Schedule and Episode Summary

The Federal Experience season two will air at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays starting July 30, 2008, Sundays starting August 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Episode #1: Leaf River Caribou 10/08/08 & 10/12/08 & 12/17/08 & 12/21/08
The second season of “The Federal Experience” kicks off as Hollywood actor Tim Abell and Federal Premium® Ammunition’s Jason Nash search the tough and rugged Quebec tundra in search of caribou. Leaf River Lodge is the destination and the duo tests the new Trophy Bonded® Tip bullet. It is a must watch for big game hunters wanting the best in exciting new bullets.
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Episode #2: Oregon Upland Birds 10/15/08 & 10/19/08 & 12/24/08 & 12/28/08
Benelli's Steve McKelvain gives host Tim Abell some wingshooting tips while upland bird hunting in Oregon. Highland Hills Ranch offers diverse terrain and tons of chukkars, partridge and pheasant. One of the finest upland bird locations in the world awaits at Highland Hills Ranch.
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Episode #3: Texas Whitetail 10/22/08 & 10/26/08
Host Tim Abell has a Texas trophy whitetail on his mind and a well known guide to help capture his dream and fill out his tag. Colorado Buck, with his signature look and superb hunting skills, has Tim in the right place near Albany, Texas. Tim’s.270 WSM Benelli® R1 rifle is loaded with Federal’s new Hyper Velocity Barnes® Triple-Shock™ X-bullet™. After hours of glassing with his Nitrex® binoculars and helpful hints from Buck, Tim has a good Texas whitetail in his crosshairs. Find out if Tim closes the deal or if the buck does a Texas two-step right out of sight.
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Episode #4: Leaf River #2 and Ontario Moose 10/29/08 & 11/02/08
Hunting can be like a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs. On this episode Tim experiences both. First, the thrills of hitting the peak caribou migration in northern Quebec with Federal®’s Jason Nash along and the agony of a week of intense moose hunting in Ontario with no results other than a notebook of memories. This is an episode most hunters can relate to.
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Episode #5: Nebraska Pheasants and Waterfowl 11/05/08 & 11/09/08
The Cornhusker state plays host for Tim Abell and North American Hunter’s Bill Miller. Miller is an avid waterfowler. He, along with guide Jim Martinosky from Central Nebraska Outfitters, will test Tim’s shooting skills in the fields near the North Platte River. With Benelli® shotguns and Black Cloud™, the hottest new waterfowl load, the team enjoys a late season shoot and lessons in being prepared for anything… including some wily rooster pheasants.
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Episode #6: Missouri Whitetail 11/12/08 & 11/16/08
It’s a favorite topic of avid hunters: The Whitetail. Eager to learn more about the most popular big game species is “The Federal Experience” host Tim Abell. Tim leaves his Hollywood home for Missouri in hopes of bagging a big bodied, big racked, mature deer. With the expertise of Premiere Wildfowl Outfitters, Tim learns more about Midwest hunting techniques and the patience it takes to even get a shot at an extremely weary monster buck. Tim has his Nitrex® scope and Tikka® T3 30.06 locked onto a mature buck. With the new Trophy Tip Bullet in the chamber, only a well placed shot stands between Tim and a bruiser buck from the bread basket of the central United States.
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Episode #7: Arkansas Waterfowl 11/19/08 & 11/23/08
Duck Commanders, Ark Waterfowl – Tim learns from the masters as he eyes legions of ducks in the company of the Duck Commanders. Legendary Buckshot Duck Lodge in Arkansas hosts Tim Abell and the Duck Commanders led by Phil Robertson. The Benelli® shotguns are loaded with new Black Cloud™ waterfowl loads from Federal Premium® Ammunition. Be apart of the phenomenon known as “The Duck Commanders.”
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Episode #8: New Mexico Aoudad 11/26/08 & 11/30/08
Tim heads to dry New Mexico desert country as he matches his hiking boots against one of the best climbers in the world, the Aoudad sheep. Guide and expert Steve Jones of BackCountry Hunts leads Tim Abell after this now free ranging and flourishing animal in the hilly deserts of west Texas and New Mexico. Armed with his 30.06 Tikka® T3 and Trophy Bonded® Tip bullet, Tim’s marksmanship will be tested as he could face a shot of more than 200 yards.
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Episode #9: Argentina Fallow Deer and Boar 12/03/08 & 12/07/08
Looking for adventure, host Tim Abell travels to the Patagonia region Argentina to hunt Fallow deer and wild Russian boar. Rich in game and bountiful in breathtaking scenery, Tim is lead by experienced guides from Calcatre Outfitters. With a 30.06 Tikka T3 and the new Trophy Bonded Tip bullet from Federal Premium Ammunition, Abell is ready for a spot and stalk adventure.
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Episode #10: Pilgrim’s Hunting, Elk/Goat/Muley 10/01/08 & 10/04/08 & 12/10/08 & 12/14/08
Western Canada offers a mixed bag of trophies as Tim braves the jagged landscape in search of elk, mountain goats, and mule deer. Scenic vistas, grueling hiking, altitudes that tax the heart muscle and for all of that, no trophy to bring home. According to host Tim Abell, one of his best learning experiences to date.
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