Outdoor Channel has the Biggest Shots of the Show!

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, cordially invites you to the National Shooting Sports Foundation's (NSSF) annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (a.k.a. SHOT Show) to meet and greet all the network's popular stars and outdoor celebrities in one place! The SHOT Show, which takes place from January 17th through the 20th in Las Vegas, is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for the shooting, hunting and firearms industries.

Outdoor Channel is a proud pinnacle sponsor of SHOT Show. Leveraging that unique platform, the company will highlight its robust programming lineup and top celebrity talent – aka the "Biggest Shots of the Show" – through meet-and-greets with fans, its popular annual Golden Moose Awards and production of SHOT Show TV. The network will also weave its presence into other aspects of the show, including branded informational kiosks and street teams throughout this highly anticipated annual event.

Outdoor Channel will hold the outdoor industry's premier awards show, the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards on Thursday, January 19th. The show, which will be streamed live for the first time, will be emceed by Michael Waddell of Outdoor Channel's "Realtree Road Trips with Michael Waddell" and "Bone Collector." It will also feature a live private, performance by Grammy winning artist Zac Brown who has made appearances on Outdoor Channel's "Fear no Evil" in 2011 and "Red Arrow," which will air in 2012." The Golden Moose Awards honor the on-air talent, design and graphics personnel and producers of Outdoor Channel's industry-leading programming.

And stay tuned for more exciting announcements from Outdoor Channel in the coming weeks, as the network showcases its leadership position in the outdoor entertainment arena.

And the Golden Moose Goes to…

Thursday, January 19 | 7:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino | Invite Only

Get ready to rock at the Hard Rock! Join Outdoor Channel favorites as the network honors the producers, crews and talents that help make Outdoor Channel America's Leader In Outdoor TV at the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards. Host Michael Waddell and musical guest Zac Brown lead the festivities, at which more than 20 accolades will be presented, including five prestigious Fan-Favorite awards.

And new for 2012, Outdoor Channel will offer a live stream of the awards show on www.OutdoorChannel.com, allowing audiences from around the country and around the world to tune-in to this highly anticipated event. Outdoor Channel also has plans to broadcast the event on the network as a special in February.

SHOT Show TV

Tuesday, January 17 - Friday, January 20 | Various Las Vegas Hotels

Once again, Outdoor Channel has been named the official cable network of the SHOT Show. Known as SHOT Show TV, the programming features the best shooting and hunting shows from Outdoor Channel, plus daily updates from the show floor. SHOT Show TV will air in suites at more than fifty Las Vegas hotels, including the Bellagio, The Venetian® and The Palazzo®, in addition to independent hotels, such as the Wynn and Encore.

Daily Outdoor Channel Giveaways

During Convention Hours | Sands Expo & Convention Center

Be on the lookout for Outdoor Channel's street team throughout the event. They will be handing out various Outdoor Channel branded items including hats, decals, luggage tags, pins and more.

Outdoor Channel Talent Meet & Greets

During Convention Hours | Sands Expo & Convention Center

All signings will take place at the Outdoor Channel Talent Area, located on the concourse of the Sands Expo & Convention Center, near the SHOT Show registration area.

SHOT Show Nuts & Bolts

The 2012 SHOT Show runs from January 17-20 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. For complete information, visit http://www.shotshow.org/.

SOURCE Outdoor Channel