Franklin, TN -(AmmoLand.com)- The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Brotherhood Outdoors TV series will feature Ryan Anderson, a union painter with District Council 30/Local 448 from Montgomery, Illinois, guiding the show’s hosts on an Illinois waterfowl hunt at 11 a.m. ET on Jan. 10 on the Sportsman Channel.
A staple in Sportsman Channel’s ‘Red, Wild & Blue’ programming, Brotherhood Outdoors puts American workers in the spotlight as co-hosts Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen take viewers to the homes, communities and job sites of hardworking men and women and into the wild for heart pounding, gut wrenching, unforgettable hunting and fishing adventures across North America.
Anderson is known in his community as a giver and a contributor. He helped establish the 3.1-mile, 20-obstacle Heroes Mud Run that benefits military veterans and encourages youth to be active outdoors. Anderson also sits on the board of directors for the Illinois Conservation Foundation, the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision and the Marmion Alumni Association. His dedication to his community is one of the things that immediately stood out when he applied to be a guest on the show.
“The first thing I thought when I saw Ryan Anderson’s application come in to be on an episode of Brotherhood Outdoors was, ‘Wow! This guy does a lot for his community!’” said McQueen.
In May of 2015, co-hosts McQueen and Martin met Anderson in Aurora, Illinois, for the Heroes Mud Run. After a great time and positive experience, Anderson invited the Brotherhood Outdoors team to join him and his friends for two days of fellowship, fun and duck hunting on the mighty Mississippi River.
Throughout his childhood, Anderson spent time hunting rabbits and pheasants on northern Illinois farmland with his dad and brothers, and hunting remains an integral part of his family life today. Waterfowl and upland bird hunting are favorites of Anderson, and he meticulously prepares for each season months in advance, making sure to include friends and family along the way.
“I most enjoy hunting while spending time with my son, daughter, family and friends,” said Anderson. “It’s also very important to me that we spend time educating youth on the safe practices of the sport and introducing youth to the wonder of the great outdoors.”
This passion for sportsmanship and education is what led Anderson to branch out in his community to volunteer and make a difference in any way he can.
After meeting him in person, competing in the Heroes Mud Run and seeing the mutual respect and passion he shares with his community, Martin and McQueen agreed that Anderson was a deserving, qualified candidate to appear on Brotherhood Outdoors. While the show’s hosts typically take guests on guided hunting and fishing trips, Anderson turned the tables and included Martin and McQueen in his annual opening weekend duck hunting and camping trip with his close friends at Illinois’ Blanding Landing Recreation Area on the banks of the Mississippi.
Tune in to Brotherhood Outdoors on Sportsman Channel on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. ET to see the story of a true community servant, dedicated family man and proud union member, along with waterfowl action on the mighty Mississippi.
Presented by Bank of Labor, Brotherhood Outdoors is also sponsored by the following unions, contractors and corporate partners: Buck Knives, Carhartt, Burris/Steiner, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Electrical Contractors Association, Sqwincher and United Association/International Training Fund.
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA):
The USA is a union-dedicated, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members hunt, fish, shoot and volunteer their skills for conservation. The USA is uniting the union community through conservation to preserve North America’s outdoor heritage.
For more information, visit www.unionsportsmen.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Brotherhood Outdoors:
Brotherhood Outdoors is a TV series of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance that showcases the talents and passions of everyday American workers as they set out on extraordinary hunting and fishing adventures across North America with co-hosts Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen. Throughout the roller-coaster ride of close encounters, barely misses, trophy catches and perfect shots, viewers get an intimate glimpse into the lives of these inspiring, blue-collar American workers.
For season schedule, photos, previews and more, visit www.brotherhoodoutdoors.tv.
Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households.
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