Outdoor Channel Extends Distribution in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas on Comcast Digital Classic Tier

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc., an Outdoor TV company, announced that Comcast is bringing Outdoor Channel to more of its digital cable customers by making the service available on the company's Digital Classic tier.

This is in addition to Outdoor Channel's carriage on the Sport Entertainment Package (SEP) tier.

The company said the move has been made throughout multiple Comcast systems in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, as well as in Manitowoc, WI and in the Independence, MO/ Olathe, KS area. More customers can now enjoy a wide selection of Outdoor Channel's hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure programming.

"We are excited to deepen our affiliation with Comcast's Twin Cities Region and broaden our distribution across these four states in the key service areas of the Twin Cities, Independence, MO, Olathe, KS, and in Manitowoc, WI," said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

"These markets are home to many Comcast customers who are passionate outdoor enthusiasts," added Randy Brown, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales & Marketing. "Now, they can easily enjoy our high quality, category-leading hunting, fishing, shooting, and other outdoor-related programming."

"Outdoor Channel is great addition for our customers," said Mary Beth Schubert, Vice President, Public Affairs for Comcast. "Our region has a strong affinity for the outdoors, and we are pleased to make Outdoor Channel's top-notch content more widely available to viewers."

Outdoor Channel takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities. The service is available to Digital Classic and SEP tier customers on channel 270 in the St. Paul area, Independence and Manitowoc; Minneapolis area viewers can watch Outdoor Channel on channel 731.

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. owns and operates Outdoor Channel, a provider of outdoor TV programs and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company.

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