Maximum Adventure Network Announces Additional Hunting and Fishing Shows

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - The Maximum Adventure Network (MAN), a 24-hour outdoors adventure-focused television channel, announced today the addition of six new hunting and fishing shows to MAN's outdoor television lineup. MAN is broadcast to nearly 17 million U.S. homes on DIRECTV channel 608.

1. Sport Fishing with Dan Hernandez

Through his fishing show, web site, and youth foundation, Dan Hernandez provides anglers with tips that help viewers learn more about fishing, including how to fish for different species, how to cook your catch, marine conservation and more. Premieres Monday at 6 p.m. Visit http://www.sport-fishing.com/

2. Trophy Quest Bush Hog Series

Outdoorsman John Wilson hits the trail in search of the ultimate hunting adventures in the U.S. and around the world. From ducks in Canada to whitetail deer in Georgia to Cape Buffalo in Africa, John brings his unique perspective to television. This is part of the John Wilson Outdoor Television Series. Premieres Monday at 10 p.m. Visit http://www.johnwilsontv.com/

3. Fishin' Hawg Country

The professional staff at Fishin' Hawg Country approaches each show not as experts but as students of the game. They show viewers useful techniques so anglers of any ability can catch more fish and have more fun on the water. Hosts Bryan Holland and Pat Adams entertain and delight viewers with fishing trips across the U.S. and Mexico while always returning to their roots in Northwest Arkansas. Premieres Thursday at 10 p.m. Visit http://www.fishinhawgcountrytv.com

4. Jimmy Houston Adventure

Jimmy Houston is a two-time BASS Angler of the Year and one of the most recognizable faces on the professional bass-fishing circuit. Jimmy has been fishing the FLW Tour since 1997 and entertaining and educating folks about his love of the outdoors since 1976. The focus of the show is bass fishing but there is plenty of action with crappie and salt water fishing. Jimmy has been called one of the best spinner bait fisherman ever to cast a rod. Premieres Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

5. Jimmy Houston Outdoors

If it involves enticing peacocks in South America, tempting largemouth in Florida, catching crappie on Lake Tenkiller or trying to outwit the white tail buck in Indiana, Jimmy Houston Outdoors puts you right there in the boat or tree stand. Best known for his blonde locks and trademark laugh, Jimmy Houston spends each week on a lake or in the woods somewhere between Maine and Texas. He also takes his show to colorful spots in Canada, South America and Mexico. Premieres Friday at 7:30 p.m.

6. The Great Southwest Outdoors

The Great Southwest Outdoors is a show with an informative approach to both hunting and history. Each episode is full of eye popping imagery that allows the viewer to feel as though they are a part of the wildlife adventure. Host Jim Miller regularly takes viewers on exciting bow hunts while demonstrating the utmost respect for the wildlife and the sport itself. Premieres Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Visit http://www.greatsouthwestoutdoors.com/

"We're excited to continue to build on our robust lineup of outdoors hunting and fishing shows," said Michael Klahr, president of Denver-based MAN. "These programs further enhance MAN's position as the number one distributor of TV shows dedicated to hunting and fishing while taking viewers around the globe and giving tips and travel information relating to the outdoors."

Stay tuned for more MAN announcements this year about deployment of fully interactive TV support, global web casting and international distribution.

About MAN

Maximum Adventure Network (MAN) delivers outdoors adventure television programming, targeting the growing audiences interested in all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, ATVs, four-wheeling, boating and other recreational adventures, including extreme sports. MAN offers interactive capabilities, from 1-800-number viewer response to on-screen messages, or triggers, that take viewers to TV microsites where they can learn more information about products they see on TV. Visit www.maximumadventurenetwork.com, call 303-570-5519 or email info@MANtv.net.

Contact Information: Press Contacts: Marc Lumpkin Altitude Public Relations for MAN 303.378.2366