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Escape to the Wild

We team with TRCP to give a hard working union member a fishing or hunting trip of a lifetime. Join host Tom Ackerman as he unveils the unsuspecting winners and whisks them away on a sportsman's dream adventure. Whether it be in pursuit of Argentina Stag or a prize Canadian Moose the excitement continues to unfold for the lucky union member on his spectacular trip. While highlighting the American working man and his passion for fishing and hunting, we will make dreams come true throughout the season.

Make your dreams come true; apply today for your chance to star in an Escape to the Wild espisode. Click here for the appication.

Show Schedule (Click to view schedule)

DateTimeShow TitleDescription
2/105:30 AMMy Father?s KeeperIt had always been a dream of Michael Hill?s father to take an Elk hunt in the mountains of CO. He never got to take that trip, and now Michael longs to fulfill his father?s quest. Follow us as Tom Ackerman and Escape to the Wild, along with Wolf Mountain Ranch give Mike that shot!
2/112:00 PMMy Father?s KeeperIt had always been a dream of Michael Hill?s father to take an Elk hunt in the mountains of CO. He never got to take that trip, and now Michael longs to fulfill his father?s quest. Follow us as Tom Ackerman and Escape to the Wild, along with Wolf Mountain Ranch give Mike that shot!
2/149:30 AMFamily TimeJordan ""Gig' Ritenour is a family man first, and a union man second. But his time commitment to his job as a marketing rep for the roofers union keeps him away from his family and his favorite hobby, hunting! He travels 50 weeks a year, often leaving on a Monday morning and returning on Friday evening. Jordan has two kids who also enjoy hunting with there dad. On this week's episode of Escape To The Wild, we give Jordan a little time out in the field to hunt his favorite animal, the Texas Whitetail! But this trip isn't just about getting some time to enjoy the finer things, it's also a chance for Gig to find a greater appreciation for his life and his family.
2/1512:30 PMFamily TimeJordan ""Gig' Ritenour is a family man first, and a union man second. But his time commitment to his job as a marketing rep for the roofers union keeps him away from his family and his favorite hobby, hunting! He travels 50 weeks a year, often leaving on a Monday morning and returning on Friday evening. Jordan has two kids who also enjoy hunting with there dad. On this week's episode of Escape To The Wild, we give Jordan a little time out in the field to hunt his favorite animal, the Texas Whitetail! But this trip isn't just about getting some time to enjoy the finer things, it's also a chance for Gig to find a greater appreciation for his life and his family.
2/175:30 AMFamily TimeJordan ""Gig' Ritenour is a family man first, and a union man second. But his time commitment to his job as a marketing rep for the roofers union keeps him away from his family and his favorite hobby, hunting! He travels 50 weeks a year, often leaving on a Monday morning and returning on Friday evening. Jordan has two kids who also enjoy hunting with there dad. On this week's episode of Escape To The Wild, we give Jordan a little time out in the field to hunt his favorite animal, the Texas Whitetail! But this trip isn't just about getting some time to enjoy the finer things, it's also a chance for Gig to find a greater appreciation for his life and his family.
2/182:00 PMFamily TimeJordan ""Gig' Ritenour is a family man first, and a union man second. But his time commitment to his job as a marketing rep for the roofers union keeps him away from his family and his favorite hobby, hunting! He travels 50 weeks a year, often leaving on a Monday morning and returning on Friday evening. Jordan has two kids who also enjoy hunting with there dad. On this week's episode of Escape To The Wild, we give Jordan a little time out in the field to hunt his favorite animal, the Texas Whitetail! But this trip isn't just about getting some time to enjoy the finer things, it's also a chance for Gig to find a greater appreciation for his life and his family.
2/219:30 AMAfrican Safari QuestBrad?s a man of tradition, following in the footsteps of his father, and grandfather, from living in the same town, to joining the same union, to hunting the same lands but his longing for an African Plainsgame Safari has been all his own and Tom Ackerman?s happy to oblige. Make sure to come along with us as we follow Brad on his family-first, African Wildebeest Safari.
2/2212:30 PMAfrican Safari QuestBrad?s a man of tradition, following in the footsteps of his father, and grandfather, from living in the same town, to joining the same union, to hunting the same lands but his longing for an African Plainsgame Safari has been all his own and Tom Ackerman?s happy to oblige. Make sure to come along with us as we follow Brad on his family-first, African Wildebeest Safari.
2/245:30 AMAfrican Safari QuestBrad?s a man of tradition, following in the footsteps of his father, and grandfather, from living in the same town, to joining the same union, to hunting the same lands but his longing for an African Plainsgame Safari has been all his own and Tom Ackerman?s happy to oblige. Make sure to come along with us as we follow Brad on his family-first, African Wildebeest Safari.
2/252:00 PMAfrican Safari QuestBrad?s a man of tradition, following in the footsteps of his father, and grandfather, from living in the same town, to joining the same union, to hunting the same lands but his longing for an African Plainsgame Safari has been all his own and Tom Ackerman?s happy to oblige. Make sure to come along with us as we follow Brad on his family-first, African Wildebeest Safari.
2/289:30 AMGuatemala FishingAfter surviving a near-death experience with a heart attack, Keith Kemper made a life-change including going back to school, finding a new line of work, and exercising on a regular basis. Follow along as we help him celebrate his new life Sailfish fishing down in tropical Guatemala!

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