Don’t Miss Epic Storytelling on “Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey,” Every Thursday at 6 & 10 p.m. ET
DENVER (July 13, 2026) – Outdoor Channel welcomes back Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey for Season 8 of the popular, long-running program. Hosted by author, biologist, conservationist and prolific producer of outdoor TV, Chris Dorsey, the program is a cooperative effort between Sporting Classics magazine – the premium, 45-year-old, story driven publication that covers hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure – and Colorado-based Dorsey Pictures. Host Chris Dorsey travels the world in search of high-end hunting and fishing experiences and shares some of the planet’s most unforgettable locales while at the same time emphasizing the role that hunters and fishers play in conservation. Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey premieres Thursdays on Outdoor Channel at 6 & 10 p.m. ET.
Following are nine new episodes for this season:
- “Polar Bear” – It’s the big-game hunt of a lifetime for Chris Dorsey, as he travels north in pursuit of the epic polar bear. (TV weeks of June 29 & August 31)
- “Uruguay Birds at Santa Elena” – Chris Dorsey and Domenico Orzi enjoy world-class wingshooting at Uruguay’s Estancia Santa Elena. (TV weeks of July 6 & September 7)
- “Hungary Red Stags” – It is an unforgettable adventure in a land of wonder as Chris Dorsey hunts red stag in Hungary with a group of friends and fellow conservationists. (TV weeks of July 13 & September 14)
- “Uraguay Birds at Santa Clara” – Chris Dorsey and Domenico Orzi enjoy an epic hunt in the Southern Hemisphere as they visit the historic Estancia Santa Clara in Uruguay. (TV weeks of July 20 & September 21)
- “Colorado Elk” – It is an adventure of land, sea and air as Luke and Nate Dorsey pursue elk, trout and pheasant at Colorado’s amazing Elk Creek Ranch. (TV weeks of July 27 & September 28)
- “Idaho Waterfowl” – It is a celebration of hunter-funded conservation as three outdoorsmen meet for waterfowl and upland birds at Sand Springs Ranch in Idaho. (TV week of August 3)
- “South Carolina Quail” – Chris Dorsey and team visit a bucket-list destination for bird hunters for an epic quail hunt at South Carolina’s Almost Heaven Plantation. (TV week of August 10)
- “Texas Quail & Nilgai” – Chris Dorsey visits the famous King Ranch – the largest ranch in the United States – for big game and quail. (TV week of August 17)
- “Low Country Adventure” – Chris Dorsey, family and friends celebrate the best of the Low Country by chasing pheasants, redfish and hogs. (TV week of August 24)
Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey premiere’s every Thursday evening at 6:00 & 10:00 p.m, ET, and other weekly airings include Mondays at 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 6:00 a.m., and Fridays at 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (all times ET).
About the Host: Chris Dorsey has been called the “brand-father” of outdoor television, having helped create and launch almost 60 series in the outdoor genre and an equal number of series in mainstream television, including for such networks as ABC, Discovery Channel, History Channel, HGTV, Travel, DIY, ESPN, WGN America, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Destination America, Oxygen and all the outdoor networks. Dorsey formerly served as editor in chief of Sports Afield and Ducks Unlimited magazines, is the author of 12 books, and is a regular contributor to Forbes. His work also has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Newsweek and the Robb Report. He’s among the world’s most widely traveled hunters having taken the 29 big game species of North America, the Deadly Seven species of Africa, the Spiral Horns of Africa and the Wild Turkey World Slam. He’s a member of the Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Ray Scott Trailblazer Award as well as the Curt Gowdy Memorial Award. Dorsey has also served in board and advisory positions of numerous conservation and sporting advocacy organizations.
About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1994. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and is a key player in providing a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is also part of the expanded offerings that include the newly launched GAME & FISH TV, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel delivering premium outdoor lifestyle content. Outdoor Channel maintains the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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