Ben Weddington
Ben Weddington is a young Memphis, Tennessee native with a passion for the great outdoors. He grew up hunting and can remember going quail hunting on the family farm with his father before he could even walk. From there, his enthusiasm for hunting and fishing has grown tremendously. Ben began competition duck calling very early on, winning numerous titles across the Southeast, and when he wasn't practicing or competing he spent every spare moment in the outdoors.
He got his start in the outdoor industry in early 2003. At age 13 and in only the 8th grade, he and close friend first created, wrote, and published an outdoor magazine exclusively for teenagers called, "HunTeen Magazine." It was the first magazine of its kind, targeting the younger generation of outdoorsmen. HunTeen Magazine proved to be a success by winning awards and generating an impressive fan base. A year later he was asked to join Bass Pro Shops new Next Generation Pro-Team, modeled after the theme of his magazine...The Next Generation of Outdoorsman. Only a year after joining the team, Ben was selected to co-host Bass Pro Shops' new televison show, "The Next Generation" which he still currently appears on. It airs on the Outdoor Channel.
When he's not filming for the show or in the woods scouting out that perfect hunting spot, Ben is writing, making personal appearances, giving various seminars, introducing newcomers to the sport, and promoting our Great Outdoors.
Email: benwedd [at] gmail [dot] com
Sponsors: Realtree, Bass Pro Shops, RedHead Clothing, Winchester Ammunition, Under Armour, Oakley Sunglasses, Browning
TV Show (host): Bass Pro Shops "Next Generation"
