The Best TV Shows on Outdoor Channel

A fully immersive host-driven television series focusing on weapons and weapons technology past, present and future.

Some of the most thrilling weapons action sequences from movies and TV are put to the test. Join U.S. Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert and weapons master Larry Zanoff as they utilize the expertise of Hollywood's premier prop house and weapons builder — and break down some of the most explosive action in Hollywood history.

The famed saltwater flats of the Bahamas and Belize give a beautiful setting for the fishing adventure and conservation initiative undertaken in "Buccaneers and Bones." Journalist Tom Brokaw -- who also narrates the series -- leads an expedition in search of the island's legendary bonefish. Joining Brokaw are an eclectic group of celebrities, authors and business titans to fly-fish and swap stories about the wonders of the sport, and the modern-day buccaneers also discuss the importance of ensuring healthy populations of marine species for generations to come. The series reveals research funded by Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and other organizations -- information to help anglers catch more fish and preserve fragile coastal habitats. Other seasons of the series take place off the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, actors Liam Neeson and Michael Keaton, TV host Jimmy Kimmel, and musician Huey Lewis are among Brokaw's guests. Supports Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT)

Former NFL and Arena league quarterback, and current professional fishing guide, Mike Pawlawski hosts this Outdoor Channel original flyfishing show. Major sports celebrities such as Steve Bartkowski and Craig Morton are scheduled to join Mike as he fishes some of America's most scenic and productive waters.

Featuring elite spearfishing experts from around the world, the Speargun Hunter team travels to locations that reveal not only the stunning beauty of the ocean, but the real and present danger that comes with hunting large prey in the wildest environment on earth, the open ocean. With a live, no-nonsense reality feel, Speargun Hunter is never contrived, and you never know what will show up in the middle of the ocean.

Scouting for Adventure is an original series based on the Boy Scouts of America and their flagship magazine, Boys' Life. This high-adventure show targets young outdoorsmen, teaching wilderness skills with an emphasis on safety and team-building. Episodes feature exciting activities like rock climbing, kayaking, scuba diving, ropes courses, backpacking, horse riding, canoeing, and whitewater rafting; and cover important outdoor Scouting topics, including safety tips, gear reviews, merit badges, conservation, campfire cooking, and knot tying. The show promotes awareness of the Boy Scouts of America and its Scouting values and activities.

Hosted by Capt. Jose Wejebe, a Floridian and native Cuban, the show takes viewers on the fishing trips of a lifetime to some of Florida and Latin America's most picturesque locations. These exotic locales, which are home not only to some of the most beautiful scenery and saltwater destinations, but also to some of the most beautiful fish, will surely inspire any aspiring angler to take a trip of their own.

Dropped into harsh conditions with limited resources, the brothers encounter new challenges that wreck havoc on their bodies and minds. Conflicts arise. Tension runs high. But Chris and Casey must adapt if they want any chance at returning to civilization. After testing each other, their will, and Mother Nature year after year, will this be the time that the Keefer brothers face obstacles that they cannot overcome?

This documentary series takes viewers through a firearm's history, from the heart of the design through its use on the range. Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, Gun Stories looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action, to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle.

From avalanches to grizzly bears, these people would never get out alive without the help of a fearless team of men and women, ready to deploy to save them.

Modern-day hunter-gatherer Daniel Vitalis takes us on an exciting culinary journey, reminding us of a time when communities relied on each other and the landscape for their food. From the mountains to the sea, and all the terrain in between, Daniel is joined by his friends and family to hunt, fish and forage hard-won ingredients from the wild. With the help of expert hunters, native cooks, and trained chefs, each adventure becomes more than a meal - it’s a glimpse into the wildlife, gear, cooking, and culture that embodies the rapidly growing wild foods way of life.

There are thousands of feral animal species around the world – and most of them are delicious. From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure-loving culinary explorer Yia Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome.

The Best Defense teaches self defense through knowledge, preparation and awareness for men and women alike. The show features defense methods that involve both firearms and unarmed defensive situations. The series travels the United States, visiting law enforcement academies and military training facilities where guest hosts and experts, including veteran law enforcement trainers and published personal defense authors, demonstrate life-saving techniques for self-defense in the home, at the office, on a plane or even when lost in the woods.

Ten strangers unite to conquer a grueling 750 miles cross-country wilderness expedition that pushes bodies and minds to the extreme. They’ll paddle, portage, and hike through treacherous waterways and unforgiving terrain across the York Factory Express, an historic fur trade route legendary for its danger, isolation and beauty, with only 28 days to complete their journey.

Backyard Ballistics is a science-based construction series hosted by Jörg Sprave and Cheyenne Ruether. Each episode sees extraordinary challenges set by the fans that could be anything from building a machine gun crossbow to sling shotting a car! We follow the pair as they formulate their plans, delve into the science of the challenge and construct, test and analyse their builds. Finally, it's time to pit their builds against the best. Cue head to heads with celebrity guests, professional sportsmen, apocalypse experts, the best historical ballistics ever built and even the occasional giant duck for the explosive finale!

A lifelong outdoorsman and chef, Andrew Zimmern demystifies cooking wild food over an open fire, creating delicious and easy meals, while sharing tips for sourcing, butchering and preparing game meat and fish.

We Renovate the Outdoors so that family's can enjoy for generations to come. Rebuilding lake houses, mountain cabins, Hunting or fishing camps... all for free and in only 8 days.

Life of Fire follows legendary pitmaster Pat Martin as he travels the country to meet the people who have mastered the old methods of barbecue and the art of live fire cooking. Each episode features a unique style of barbecue or live fire cooking, and Pat will embed himself with pitmasters, chefs, farmers, and some larger than life characters, as they share their own cooking heritage and traditions with him and speak to the importance of keeping those customs alive. Pat will feature different techniques and practices from across the state of Tennessee to Alabama, North Georgia, Virginia, and all the way out to California. There are even some stops to learn about international traditions from places like Greece and Laos along the way. Pat speaks the language of time-honored cooking traditions and is at home in the culture of wood, smoke, and coals to tell the foodways of cooking over fire.

A documentary television series featuring some of the best places where gold can be found.

Guns & Ammo TV is a weekly look at the latest products from the shooting sports industry. From product reviews to firearms training, competition and history, G&A TV has it covered.