Backroads with Ron & Raven

Backroads with Ron and Raven celebrates the outdoor life-style with an emphasis on unique characters. The show is a hallmark of Ron Schara Productions, driven by Emmy-award winning writing and storytelling. Backroads is currently in its 10th successful season touring the country with stories from well-known and unknown outdoor enthusiasts alike.Formerly an ESPN2 favorite, Backroads now airs on The Versus Network. Join Ron and his black lab Raven as they head to the back roads.

Background Information

ShowFishing / Hunting / Outdoor Enthusiast Program
NetworkThe Versus Network
TimingQ1 July - September / Q2 October - December
Air Time - Tuesday @ 3PM EST; Wednesday @ 7:30AM EST, Friday @ 4:00 AM EST
Delivery - 4.5 million viewers annually (source: Nielsen)
Sponsorship Opportunities - Commercial Spnsor (30-Second), Billboard Sponsorship, In-Show Segments
Website - BackroadsWithRon.com
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2009 Show Descriptions

Dec 30th - Texas Quail hunting, Woodcock banding and walleye hatchery

Jan 6th - Kids Afield: Goose calling, high school trap team

Jan 13th - Tom Knapp "Taking Aim" and Ron Schara goes Elk hunting

Jan 20th - Looking back on Hurricane Katrina; Pheasants Forever run

Jan 27th - Ice Fishing University with Dave Genz and Brian (Bro) Brosdahl; Perch on the Ice

Feb 3rd - South Dakota Antelope and South Dakota Turkey hunting

Feb 10th - Amazon fishing trip

Feb 17th - El Alto Bass, Rio Indio Tarpon, North Shore Steelhead, and a St. Croix drift fishing trip

Feb 24th - Artsy Outdoors: Wacky trout artist, antler artwork, muskie lure maker

Mar 3rd - Fishy Places: Black Canyon and Michigan Bass fishing

Mar 10th - Outdoor Wonders - 7 Pines lodge and night trout fishing

Mar 17th - Trout fishing out of Ft. Francis and big pike fishing

Mar 24th - Ducks to Doves: Mazatlan Ducks and Minnesota Doves and Prairie Chickens

**Shows are Subject to Network Change**