Sportsman Channel Unleashes a Full Week of “Aporkalypse 2014” Beginning on August 4 at 7 p.m. ET
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Weeklong Programming Exposes America’s Wild Hog Epidemic and Frontline Stories of the Battle to Contain the Problem
When Brian “Pigman” Quaca decides to contribute to the eradication of the exploding feral hog population – few experts are better equipped. Beginning Monday, August 4 at 7 p.m. ET, Sportsman Channel returns with a full-week of the award-winning programming stunt – Aporkalypse 2014. The entire week of expanded hog eradication takes a deep dive into the many issues associated with the feral hog epidemic.
When Quaca goes airborne – the process is supremely efficient and effective. The action is unrivaled and the mode of transportation will leave viewers in shock and disbelief. With equal parts adventure and education, Aporkalypse 2014 leads into the anticipated premiere of Pigman: The Series (“Aparalypse”) on Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For a sneak peek click here.
The week begins with back-to-back episodes of large-scale aerial hog eradication on Heli-Hunter – Monday, August 4 at 7-8 p.m. ET and continues with new programs throughout the week. Heli-Hunter episodes have the team educating audiences about the seemingly inexorable damage created by feral hogs and demonstrating how the eradication of this menace can curb accidents, avoid death, save lives and billions of dollars.
On Friday, August 8 at 7 p.m. ET, viewers will not want to miss the tag-team of legendary Motor City rocker Ted Nugent and Quaca. The one-hour special features “Uncle Ted” and “Pigman” attempting to liberate a Texas farm from a massive infestation of destructive swine.
The high-octane week of hog eradiation builds to the premiere of Pigman: The Series on Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The aerial assault on the Texas feral hog population continues – but with a twist as Quaca is leaving his helicopter in the hangar for an unconventional form of air transportation that will leave viewers awestruck.
“When we came up with this concept, I’m not going to lie – I thought the level of danger was beyond ridiculous,” admitted Quaca. “It wasn’t about the body count…we conquered that fascination in 2012 and 2013. It was about the challenge of trying to show viewers a unique level of shooting difficulty, all while creating a slight level of in-show anxiety. It was crazy…period.”
“We are proud to give our viewers the 2014 version of the hit stunt Aporkalypse – the bacon will be flying this year,” said Marc Fein, executive vice president of programming and production for Sportsman Channel. “Brian does a great job of educating the viewer about the serious feral hog epidemic in Texas while doing his part to help eradicate the overpopulation of hogs. The way he goes about it this year is extremely unique and some would say just plain nuts – you can’t miss it!”
