Greg Zipadelli's Drop Zone
2009– · Outdoor Channel · 30 min · 4 seasons
S08E13 · Never Too Late Nebraska
Wed, 13 Sept, 4:00 pm
Hal Shaffer hasn't forgotten about his early season woes in Nebraska; he has found some time during late December to head back and he is hoping to wind his season up with a great buck.
About
Greg Zipadelli's Drop Zone, a highly acclaimed reality hunting show, is the celebrated collaboration between veteran outdoor industry personality Hal Shaffer and two time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Greg "Zippy" Zipadelli. The duo met on a Kentucky whitetail hunt seven years ago, and immediately became good friends. Since then, Shaffer and Zipadelli have shared many memorable hunts, and now bring their unforgettable adventures to their many fans each week. Drop Zone's focus is equal parts big game hunting action and entertainment, as Shaffer and Zipadelli aim to deliver a half-hour of fun, excitement and education to hunters of all skill levels. From Alaska to Argentina and Canada to Mexico, the Drop Zone crew treats viewers to a mixed bag of big game hunting action each week. This hit show features dramatic hunting footage, high-end production value and the real life adventures of a team of dedicated, passionate outdoorsmen. In addition, viewers gain interesting insights into the mind and life of one of NASCAR's most successful and celebrated crew chiefs.
Blazing the trail as only Shaffer and Zipadelli can, Greg Zipadelli's Drop Zone introduces an exciting new concept in outdoor programming, as Shaffer and Zipadelli host hugely popular gatherings called "DZ Block Parties" in select towns. As they travel the country in search of big game, big laughs and big adventure, Team Drop Zone makes an effort to enjoy as much quality time with their loyal fans as possible - and give away ample amounts of valuable prizes from their impressive list of sponsors. This fun-filled format has been a big hit with their fans, and has helped make Drop Zone a household name.
Episodes
- E01
Closing in on 29
Wed, 15 Mar· 30 minJim Hens has quite a few trophy animals on his resume! But the one that has been avoiding him is the mule deer. Jim is well on his way to taking all 29 North American big game animals with his Mathews, and he'd like nothing better than to check the muley off his list!
- E02
God's Country Double Up Part 1
Wed, 28 June· 30 minThe crew kick off the season with their extended family at God's Country Outfitters in Palatka, Fla.; Zip and Hal chase down big hogs with their Mathews bows before the Daytona Speed Weeks get underway.
- E03
God's Country Double Up: Part 2
Wed, 5 July· 30 minAfter the successful hog hunt and Daytona 500 victory, Greg Zipadelli comes back to the Sunshine state for a bucket list bow hunt for gators with the GCO guys.
- E04
Trying to Repeat in Texas
Wed, 12 July· 30 minHal Shaffer is heading back to Henrietta, Texas to defend his Clay County Turkey Festival title from last year's hunt! He is joining forces with his old friend Kenny Cobb as they chase down some Lone Star Longbeards.
- E05
From Dogs to Deer
Wed, 19 July· 30 minBefore the whitetail season gets underway, Hal Shaffer heads to South Dakota with the Thompson Center team to shoot some prairie dogs; kicking bow season off in Missouri.
- E06
Cornhusker Chess Match
Wed, 26 July· 30 minHal Shaffer leaves Missouri empty-handed and heads to Nebraska hoping his luck will turn around. The Woodland Whitetail guys have found a big buck nicknamed Josey Wales, and Hal will match wits with the monster whitetail.
- E07
Wicked Success
Wed, 2 Aug· 30 minDrop Zone's Hal Shaffer is 0-for-2 on his whitetail hunts so far. He heads to Kansas with his TC Strike muzzleloader to change all that! The Wicked Outfitters play host to Drop Zone this week as the Kansas early muzzleloader season kicks off.
- E08
Mountain Top Monarchs
Wed, 9 Aug· 30 minHal Shaffer heads north to the mountains of British Columbia in hopes of bringing home a monster mountain goat.
- E09
Hot Weather in Hoosierville
Wed, 16 Aug· 30 minThe "Drop Zone'' guys are headed to Indiana to spend several days hunting with their Mathews bows. Hal Shaffer is joined by Tom Rainey and Mark Peters.
- E10
An Indiana Thanksgiving
Wed, 23 Aug· 30 minThe Zipadelli family is coming to Thanksgiving dinner; the racing season is over, and Greg has brought his family to join Hal Shaffer for a fun week of hunting in the Hoosier State.
- E11
A Tale of Two Hunts
Wed, 30 Aug· 30 minMembers Hal Shaffer and Jud Kuhn experience the good and bad of hunting during November; Hal heads to Illinois to hunt with friend of the show Bobby Kendall; Jud returns to his home state of West Virginia to hunt with some family.
- E12
Thompson Centers in Texas
Wed, 6 Sept· 30 minHal Shaffer and Jud Kuhn meet up in the Lonestar state for some big game hunting.
- E13
Never Too Late Nebraska
Wed, 13 Sept· 30 minHal Shaffer hasn't forgotten about his early season woes in Nebraska; he has found some time during late December to head back and he is hoping to wind his season up with a great buck.
Cast
Hal Shaffer
Co-Host
Greg Zipadelli
Co-Host