WILD TV???

[SaskBucks]

I read in big buck that wild tv Canada is coming out...is it out anywhere yet...I have been going through withdrawl ever since TNN turned to Spike and got rid of all the hunting shows...the only one I get now is Fred Trost's Practical Sportsman and Michigan Out of Doors...I can't wait to get the new channel, if Shaw goes with it

[fisherguy]

That would be good, i am in teh same boat as you now.

[RyanH]

I have no clue!!!! Have you tried Direct TV? The outdoor channel is awesome!

[sasksheds]

Ya I used to have DTV,but ever since the new cards came out my system is down.We're kinda not suppose to have it here in the north.

[buckee]

Direct TV is illegal in Canada !!!
Please don't ask me why, because I haven't got a clue.

[SaskBucks]

I emailed the wildtv people and asked them when the channel may be available on the different cable networks in Canada...I'll update you when they get back to me

[Bob LeBlanc]

Ya gotta have that good old Canadian Content #, buckee.
Doesn't matter that most of the Canadian shows are Canadian actors portraying Americans and American society...it just needs to be produced here in Canada.

Hey I gots a idea...

Team Realtree...
I'll host the new Realtree-ca. Outdoors show for ya!!!

Bob

[rbduck]

I posted this once before in another site. Maybe it will help here too.

Ron


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> CANADA’S FIRST 24 - HOUR HUNTING AND FISHING CHANNEL TO LAUNCH IN
>SEPTEMBER
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> CANADA’S FIRST 24 - HOUR HUNTING AND FISHING CHANNEL TO LAUNCH IN
>SEPTEMBER IN WESTERN CANADA, FEATURING AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN PROGRAMMING.
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> Calgary, Alberta, Aug 20th, 2004 – A truly new beginning has arrived
>as The Kohler Family announces its fully CRTC licensed Wild TV channel
>launching September 2004 in Canada: delivering 100% outdoor television to
>this great land. This makes WILD TV the first broadcaster to provide a
>fully packaged 24/7 channel consisting entirely of high quality outdoor
>programming from Canada and around the world.
>
> WILD TV will be available from your local cable and satellite
>companies as well as through local digital cable systems across Canada.
> "The launch of WILD TV is a significant milestone in a commitment to
>bring the best programming to our community of sportsmen and sportswomen,"
>said Dieter Kohler, Wild TV President and CEO. "Wild TV will be a key
>component of the cable and satellites growing portfolio and that is where
>you can find Wild TV." explained Mr Kohler " Canadians have waited long
>enough for this channel, now its here”
>
> “Wild TV will showcase the top programs from all outdoor program
>genres. I will personally make it my goal to find the most exciting
>programs for Canadian viewers. Shows that will entertain, educate and
>create memories for years to come. Wild TV will do its part in maintaining
>our outdoor heritage and Canadian culture. So pick up a camera and start
>shooting that trip of a lifetime.” explained Ryan Kohler, Executive Vice
>President.
>
> “Reaching 6 million hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Canada, WILD
>TV has the ability to deliver a targeted demographic that has, in the past,
>been unavailable to the outdoors marketplace. Coupled with the best
>programming available, this will surely put WILD TV at the top of
>outdoorsmen and women’s favorite television channel list.”, said Scott
>Stirling, Sr. VP of Marketing.
>
> “Our focus is to broadcast the best in outdoor programming to a rich
>and diverse nation of outdoor enthusiasts. I have traveled Canada producing
>programs; Canadians as well as other people from around the world cannot
>get enough of our outdoors. Wild TV has all your outdoor programming,
>including hunting.” said Frank Papineau Vice President Affiliate Sales and
>Marketing
>
> Programming highlights on the Wild TV CHANNEL include:
>
> The Weekend Fisherman™ with Frank Papineau brings fishing and the
>outdoors to the everyday enthusiast. This award winning series offers an
>array of original programs from across Canada. The programs feature antique
>lure collecting, cooking and pro tips. Plus Canadian guests like Walter
>Gretzky, and Red Fisher and some of the best scenery in Canada.
>
> Fishing with Shelly and Courtney starring Shelley Todd and Courtney
>Hatfield invites viewers to join them for fishing adventures in the best
>natural environment in the world. Traveling to the likes of the wild and
>remote Queen Charlotte Islands, world famous Rivers Inlet, and beautiful
>Discovery Pass or along one of B.C.'s great rivers, Shelley and Courtney
>are always fishing somewhere different and exciting. Special features
>include Fish Facts, presented by the Recreational Fisheries Division of
>Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Sport Fishing Institute of British
>Columbia focusing on fishing techniques, conservation practices (how to
>release a salmon, hooking mortality, tagging programs for conservation
>research), new sport fish regulations, the effects of environmental change.
>
> The Outdoor Quest has been a real favorite with both hunters and
>anglers. Each episode features a hunting and fishing segment. Kim and T.J.
>Schwanky and Sandi and Richard Mellon host the series. While Rich and T.J.
>do most of the fishing, it is the ladies that get to show their talents in
>the hunting arena. Outdoor Quest prides itself on free-range hunts for
>truly wild animals. Species range from whitetails, mule deer, black bear,
>to moose, caribou, sheep and goats. The emphasis is on the adventure of the
>hunt. Richard and T.J. target a wide variety of fish in their travels but
>it is walleye that they really key in on. Each fishing segment is packed
>with how-to information on catching fish in your backyard. The majority of
>the fishing is at lakes that are easily accessible by automobile and close
>to major Canadian centers.
>
> In the coming months Wild TV will showcase some of the most renowned
>outdoor series, including, Realtree Just Hunting, Quebec Adventures as well
>as Boat Test Reports. And be sure not to miss our pro tip every week on
>Wild TV.
>
> Headquartered in Calgary Alberta, Wild TV also has opened a branch
>office in Ottawa, Ontario that will ensure that a Canada wide audience can
>be attained. Wild TV enriches the lives of all Canadians through quality
>and educational programming via satellite, cable television, telephony and
>the Internet. More information about WILD TV is available at www.wildtv.ca
>Wild TV is a 100% Canadian owned and operated Company.
>
>
>
> WEST
> Mr. Ryan Kohler
> 403-245-2090
> ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca EAST
> Mr. Frank J. Papineau
> 613.831-9355
> frank.Papineau@wildtv.ca

[SaskBucks]

Sasktel got back to me and said they are not adding any new channels right now, but would consider Wildtv when they do...

[superguide]

I phoned Bell Express Vu-(1-888-759-3474) and they told me if enough people phone requesting it they would consider adding it.

[sasksheds]

I will be calling Bell Expressview

[sureshot]

LOL!! They are just gettign you to leave them alone!! I have called them and all the other companies and actually threatened to leave bell if another supplier came wiht it first, they all siad there is not enough peopel who would want it!! all I said is first provider who gets it will be gettign a lot of new customers and the rest left at the gate!! I will phone again and beg for mercy!

[valleycowboy]

i talked to a bell rep. and got the same response."if enough customers are interested,we may consider it".