Backwoods Life On Pursuit Channel And ICTV Wins 4 Awards At 2010 Bugle Awards
Competing against the outdoors industries’ top programs, Backwoods Life TV continues to elevate its brand.
Hahira, GA (March 15, 2010) – Backwoods Life Television, the Pursuit Channel and ICTV outdoors TV program hosted by Michael Lee, Trey Wetherington, and Kevin Knighton, took home 4 awards during the 2010 Bugle Awards.
Backwoods Life TV held its own against the outdoors industries’ top outdoors programs and took home Bugle Awards for the following categories:
• Best Combination Hunting Show
• Best New Show
• Best Website
• Best Humor Commercial (for Virtual Deer Hunting Live (VDHLive.com) produced by Treblehook Media Solutions with Backwoods Life hosts)
Backwoods Life TV, currently broadcast on ICTV Channel 230 on Dish Network and Pursuit Channel 608 on DirecTV, has elevated its brand to become a high-profile contender in outdoors entertainment television.
“Backwoods Life TV is honored to compete against the top producers in the outdoors industry and walk away with 4 Bugle Awards.” said Knighton, “We’re in our 6th season and we’ve really worked tirelessly to take our program to the next level. We truly thank all our loyal viewers for their unwavering support over the years.”
About The Bugle Awards
The Bugle Awards is an international competition designed to recognize excellence in the outdoors entertainment industry. Many times outdoors shows go un-recognized due to available airtimes and production distribution. The Bugle Awards are here to change that. For more information about The Bugle Awards, please visit: http://www.BugleAwards.com
About Backwoods Life TV on the Pursuit Channel
If you’re looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Backwoods Life TV, formerly Southern Backwoods Adventures, was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, “Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let’s try to make some great video of it!” Since that day the Backwoods Life TV team has dedicated their time and efforts into producing the highest quality outdoor television and video entertainment for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real “in your face” approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into a national television show that airs weekly on the Pursuit Channel and In Country Television (ICTV). For more information about Backwoods Life TV, please visit: http://www.BackwoodsLife.com
Media Contact Information
Wild Sports Marketing
Phone: 419-330-1010
Web: http://www.wildsportsmarketing.com
The Backwoods Life Teams With Outdoors Industry Promotion Specialist Wild Sports Marketing
Hahira, GA (June 18, 2009) - The Backwoods Life TV Show, the award-winning reality outdoors show airing on the Pursuit channel, announced today an enhanced relationship with Wild Sports Marketing, a marketing, PR, and management company specializing in outdoors industry promotion.
The Backwoods Life will use Wild Sports Marketing for all the show's marketing and PR needs, along with managing the appearance bookings of the show's trio of hosts Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and Trey Wetherington. As the show gains consistent popularity, the hosts of The Backwoods Life are now receiving frequent requests for appearance bookings at outdoor industry events like trade shows, corporate gatherings, and grand opening celebrations.
"Mark (Murphy) at Wild Sports Marketing takes the time to get to know each of his clients and then determines their needs and solutions to those needs. He is always thinking outside-the-box to achieve our goals." said Michael Lee, host of The Backwoods Life, "His years of experience show immediately, not to mention he's a great guy to work with."
Watch The Backwoods Life Season 5 on Pursuit Mondays at 5:30 pm EST and Tuesdays at 10:00pm EST beginning June 29, 2009.
About Wild Sports Marketing
Wild Sports Marketing specializes in brand marketing public relations for outdoors industry celebrities, hunting and fishing tv shows, guides, outfitters, and lodges. Mark Murphy, owner of Wild Sports Marketing has built a reputation for maximum brand promotion and exposure at an affordable price. For more information about Wild Sports Marketing, please visit: http://www.wildsportsmarketing.com
About The Backwoods Life
If you’re looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Backwoods Life, formerly Southern Backwoods Adventures, was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, “Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let’s try to make some great video of it!” Since that day the Backwoods Life team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing the highest quality outdoor television and video entertainment for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real “in your face” approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into a national television show that now airs on the Pursuit Channel. For more information, please visit: http://www.BackwoodsLife.com
Backwoods Life’s Michael Lee in Jake Intimidator Commercial
Backwoods Life TV co-host Michael Lee joins with Countrymen Innovations to appear in their commercial for the Jake Intimidator. The new product launched in 2009 has taken turkey hunting decoys to a new level. Watch the commercial below for more information or visit www.jakeintimidator.com
Southern Backwoods Adventures TV Crew Builds Strong Relationship With Ben Pearson Archery And QAD
Hahira, GA - Southern Backwoods Adventures TV, the award-winning reality outdoors show airing on Fox Sports Net (FSN) and Maximum Adventure Network (MAN) announced today that the entire SBA TV crew will continue to exclusively use Ben Pearson Archery TX-4 compound bows and QAD (Quality Archery Designs) Ultra-Rest HD arrow rests through the 2008 archery hunting seasons.
The Southern Backwoods Adventures TV crew, which includes the popular hosts Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton and Trey Wetherington, along with their talented pro-staff of hard-working hunting professionals, have found that Pearson (benpearson.com) and QAD (qadinc.com) produce the highest-quality (and most reliable) archery and hunting products available today.
Traveling throughout North America and hunting in some of the toughest conditions imaginable, the Southern Backwoods Adventures TV crew has field-tested the Pearson TX-4 and QAD Ultra-Rest HD extensively. The SBA TV Crew has been extremely impressed by the high-performance of these 2 companies‘ products. And the Realtree AP camo pattern gives the products a great look and extra concealment.
"We strongly believe in our Pearson TX-4 compound bows and QAD Ultra-Rest arrow rests." said Michael Lee, "After shooting other competitors products for years, we have really found an awesome combination. These 2 companies make the best archery products available and the entire Southern Backwoods Adventures TV crew puts them to the test each and every week."
About Southern Backwoods Adventures
If you're looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Southern Backwoods Adventures was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, "Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let's try to make some great video of it!" Since that day the Southern Backwoods Adventures team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing top quality television and video for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real "in your face" approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into the national television show Southern Backwoods Adventures that airs on several of the FOX Sports Networks (FSN), along with the Maximum Adventure Network (MAN). For more information, please visit: http://www.SouthernBackwoods.com.
Contact Info
Southern Backwoods Adventures
Michael Lee
P.O. Box 351
Hahira, GA 31632
Email: mlee@southernbackwoods.com
Media who wish to obtain a Media Kit or request interviews with Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and/or Trey Wetherington should send an email to mlee@southernbackwoods.com
Southern Backwoods Adventures TV Hosts Appearing At Backwoods Outdoors In Leesburg, GA
Hahira, GA (Press Release - July 31, 2008) - Popular hosts Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton and Trey Wetherington of the award-winning reality outdoors TV show Southern Backwoods Adventures airing on Fox Sports Net (FSN) and Maximum Adventure Network (MAN) announced today an appearance for their title sponsor at the Backwoods Outdoors 2nd Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Sale in Leesburg, GA on August 29 - 31, 2008.
Lee, Knighton and Wetherington will be available to sign autographs, give away Southern Backwoods Adventures branded merchandise, and offer their loyal TV viewers the opportunity to discuss the highly-rated outdoors show along with other hunting topics in a very laid-back and casual format.
"We're all really looking forward to appearing at the Backwoods Outdoors 2nd Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Sale." said Michael Lee, "It gives us a chance to meet the Southern Backwoods Adventures TV viewers and get to know them a little better. We always appreciate their feedback and love to talk hunting with them. And it will be a very special time for me personally, as that's the area I grew up in."
Already one of the most-watched outdoors shows on television, Southern Backwoods Adventures has seen the popularity of their show grow rapidly since the first episode aired a little more than 4 years ago. As the SBA TV show continues its tremendous growth, the much sought-after hosts have been devoting even more time to making appearances at special events around the country.
About Backwoods Outdoors in Leesburg, GA
Conveniently located on US 19 between Leesburg and Albany, GA, Backwoods Outdoors is the area's leader in gear for the outdoors enthusiast. Since opening in 2006, the staff has stocked Backwoods Outdoors with the highest-quality and largest selection of brand-name firearms, archery equipment, fishing equipment, apparel, and accessories along with the best service available. As the main sponsor of the Southern Backwoods Adventures TV show, the store also carries a complete selection of Southern Backwoods Adventures branded apparel. For more information, please visit: http://www.backwoodsoutdoors.com/
About Southern Backwoods Adventures
If you're looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Southern Backwoods Adventures was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, "Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let's try to make some great video of it!" Since that day the Southern Backwoods Adventures team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing top quality television and video for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real "in your face" approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into the national television show Southern Backwoods Adventures that airs on several of the FOX Sports Networks (FSN), along with the Maximum Adventure Network (MAN). For more information, please visit: http://www.SouthernBackwoods.com.
Contact Info
Southern Backwoods Adventures
Michael Lee
P.O. Box 351
Hahira, GA 31632
Email: mlee@southernbackwoods.com
Media who wish to obtain a Media Kit or request interviews with Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and/or Trey Wetherington should send an email to mlee@southernbackwoods.com
Southern Backwoods Adventures TV Begins 2008 Season With A Bang On Fox Sports Net And Maximum Adventure Network
Hahira, GA (Press Release - July 23, 2008) Southern Backwoods Adventures, the award-winning outdoors reality TV show hosted by professional hunters Michael Lee, Trey Wetherington, and Kevin Knighton, has kicked off their 2008 television season with the first 4 of the 13 hard-hitting, in-your-face hunting episodes airing this summer and fall on Fox Sports Net (FSN) and Maximum Adventure Network (Man).
Already a fan-favorite and one of the most-watched outdoor shows on TV, Southern Backwoods Adventures began the TV season with an exciting Family Traditions Outfitters Georgia turkey hunt. In Episode 2 SBA was with Okeechobee Outfitters hunting axis deer and hogs. Episode 3 saw Kevin and Trey head to Clay Hill Hunting Lodge in Georgia to chase after some southern long beards. And finally episode 4 followed Kevin, his father Gerod, crew member Jeremy Johnson and his father in law David Peacock as they hunted in northern Missouri with the Robinsons. Video clips are now available at their website: SouthernBackwoods.com.
As Southern Backwoods Adventures continues their highly-anticipated and entertaining Season 5, viewers can always expect the unexpected. The SBA Crew will travel across America to film their hunts for everything from alligator to mule deer as they happen with no theatrics or special effects. Viewers will be made a part of the hunts from their living rooms and have an opportunity to see rare uncut video footage on the SBA website.
"Southern Backwoods Adventures Season 5 is the best season ever for our viewers to see exciting hunting action from the Eastern U.S. to the West and everything in between." said Michael Lee, "We look forward to sharing the drama from each hunt with our loyal viewers in a fast-paced and entertaining format that holds nothing back."
A must-watch outdoors reality show for the "average-joe weekend hunter", Southern Backwoods Adventures has seen the popularity of their show grow rapidly since the first episode aired a little more than 4 years ago. SBA strives to bring the hunt to the viewer through innovative filming and video editing techniques teamed with the industry-leading abilities of their production company, Jon Brunson Outdoors Production. The SBA Crew invites viewers to follow them along on their adventures each week on FSN and MAN.
About Southern Backwoods Adventures
If you’re looking for another boring outdoor show, then turn the channel. Southern Backwoods Adventures was developed in 2004 when three guys banging their heads together said, "Since we are going hunting and fishing anyway, let's try to make some great video of it!" Since that day the Southern Backwoods Adventures team of Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, Trey Wetherington, among others, have dedicated their time and efforts into producing top quality television and video for you, the viewer, to enjoy. With a 100% real "in your face" approach to the outdoors, their efforts have evolved into the national television show Southern Backwoods Adventures that airs on several of the FOX Sports Networks, along with the Maximum Adventure Network (MAN). For more information, please visit: http://www.SouthernBackwoods.com.
Contact Info
Southern Backwoods Adventures
Michael Lee
P.O. Box 351
Hahira, GA 31632
Email: mlee@southernbackwoods.com
Media who wish to obtain a Media Kit or request interviews with Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and/or Trey Wetherington should send an email to mlee@southernbackwoods.com