Outdoor Channel Reveals the Nominees for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards

Outdoor Channel Star Michael Waddell to Host and Zac Brown Band to Perform
TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Outdoor Channel (NASDAQ: OUTD), America’s Leader In Outdoor TV, today unveiled the slate of nominees for its 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards, the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards ceremony in the country. Being held on January 19, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas during the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), the Golden Moose Awards honor the producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel’s industry-leading programming.
This year’s Golden Moose Awards will be hosted by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel’s “Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell” and “Bone Collector.” The show will also include a performance from one of country music’s most popular bands, Zac Brown Band. The group’s lead singer, Zac Brown, is a lifelong outdoorsman and was featured on Outdoor Channel’s hit show “Fear No Evil,” which is nominated for two accolades at this year’s awards ceremony. Zac’s newest show – “Red Arrow” – can be seen exclusively on Outdoor Channel in 2012.
New in 2012, Outdoor Channel will stream the Golden Moose Awards on OutdoorChannel.com live, allowing audiences from around the country and around the world to tune-in to this highly anticipated event. Outdoor Channel will also be tweeting updates from the event and plans to broadcast the 2012’s Golden Moose Awards on the network as a special in February.
“The Golden Moose Awards recognize the creative achievements of our quality outdoor programming, and the talented personalities and skilled production work that bring these shows to life,” said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel. “This year’s ceremony is the only place that fans will find so many of today’s biggest outdoor celebrities, like Ted Nugent, Shawn Michaels, Joe Mantegna, Craig Morgan and more, all on one stage. It’s sure to be a must-see event!”
Several of the highly coveted “Fan Favorite” accolades will be awarded at the event. Fan Favorites are determined by more than 18,000 viewers who choose from the following five categories: Best Host(s), Best Fishing Series, Best Hunting Series, Best New Series and Best Overall Series.
The nominees in all categories and Fan Favorite Finalists for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards are…

BEST BIG GAME:
Beretta’s Wild and Raw
Beyond the Hunt
Bone Collector
Bow Madness
Buck Commander Protected UA
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Driven with Pat and Nicole
Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
Primitive Instinct
Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild
Trophy Hunters TV
Wildgame Nation

BEST DEER:
Beyond the Hunt
Bone Collector
Cabela’s Ultimate Adventures
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Driven with Pat and Nicole
Hunt Masters
Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
Legends of the Fall
Moultrie’s The Hit List
Primitive Instinct
Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
Shawn Michaels’ MRA

BEST TURKEY:
Addicted to the Outdoors
Beyond the Hunt
Buck Commander Protected by UA
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Hunting the Country
Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell
Tecomate Whitetail Nation

BEST BLOOPER/OUTTAKE:
Addicted to the Outdoors
Archers Choice with Ralph & Vicki
Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
Jimmy Big Time
Moultrie’s The Hit List

BEST GRAPHICS:
Buck Commander Protected by UA
Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors
Gold Fever
Shawn Michaels’ MRA
Team Elk