Milwaukee Brothers Tackle Saltwater Fishing Adventure On USA Brotherhood Outdoors TV Series

Milwaukee, Wisc. — Brothers Andrew and Ben Norberg of Milwaukee enjoy a Mississippi Delta saltwater fishing adventure when they appear in an upcoming episode of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Brotherhood Outdoors television series airing this weekend on Sportsman Channel.

The Norbergs, members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 18—part of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART)—were chosen to appear on the show based on their passion for their profession, love of the great outdoors and pride in being part of the union brotherhood.

“Union membership means a lot to me,” Ben explains. “In my opinion, it’s the only way to work in the building trades because of our safety standards, training, quality of craftsmanship and comradery. Plus, I’m proud of being a union member because I’m third generation in the same local.”

“I am a third generation sheet metal worker as well, so the union way is in my blood,” Andrew adds. “Union membership has provided me with an awesome brotherhood and allows me to provide for my family. It means everything to us.”

Both brothers are also quick to donate their time and talents to benefit their local community and conservation. Andrew is a longtime supporter of Union Sportsmen’s Alliance fundraising events that benefit conservation projects and youth outreach, and is also involved in helping his union brothers and sisters overcome substance abuse and alcoholism. Benjamin has a history in wildlife habitat projects and is a member of Local 18’s volunteer organizing committee.

Together, the brothers have enjoyed many outdoor adventures over the years, and that tradition continued when the siblings sampled some of the South’s finest inshore fishing out of Venice Fishing Lodge near Buras, Louisiana. Catch all the exciting action when the Norbergs’ episode airs Sunday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Eastern. The episode also airs Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 a.m. Eastern.

For a complete listing of upcoming episodes, visit http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/brotherhood-outdoors. To watch episodes online, visit www.myoutdoortv.com.

Award-winning Brotherhood Outdoors is currently in its 10th season of whisking hardworking union members away on action-packed hunting and fishing adventures. Produced by creative powerhouse Rusted Rooster Media, the series puts the spotlight on union members who are as passionate about the outdoors as they are about keeping the country running. Each episode takes viewers to the homes, communities and jobsites of these tireless American workers for an inspirational glimpse at their backstories before heading onto the water or into the field.

The 2018 Brotherhood Outdoors season features union members in pursuit of New Mexico elk, Wyoming pronghorns, Mexican permit and bonefish, Saskatchewan waterfowl and black bears, Louisiana redfish and trophy whitetails in Illinois and Ohio. Along the way, the show also offers snapshots of the USA’s community-based conservation, public access, outreach and mentorship efforts, which are executed by an all-volunteer union labor force.

Presented by Bank of Labor, Brotherhood Outdoors is also sponsored by the following unions, contractors and corporate partners: Buck Knives, Burris, Carhartt, Flambeau, 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, and United Association/International Training Fund’s Veterans in Piping Program.

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 onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Rusted Rooster Media: Rusted Rooster Media is an award-winning production house based in Midland, Mich. The creative team at “The Roost” is best known for their commitment to telling a great story, and their ability to mine every bit of human interest from every angle of the story.

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. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com.