NWTF Names John L. Brown Jr. Executive Producer

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — John L. Brown Jr. has joined the National Wild Turkey Federation as executive producer and will oversee NWTF’s “Turkey Call” and “Get in the Game” television shows, which air on the Pursuit Channel.

Brown, an NWTF silver life sponsor member, brings 17 years of experience in the outdoor industry to the NWTF.

He was previously employed as an associate producer for the NWTF and has worked with Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Mossy Oak, National Rifle Association, Nikon, North American Hunting Club, Primos Hunting Calls, Realtree, Thermacell and Winchester.

“John is an award-winning industry veteran who knows what the NWTF is all about because he’s been part of our family for more than a decade. His experience, creativity and attention to detail will help us improve our television programming and other audio-visual productions as we tell the NWTF story and support our staff and volunteers throughout North America,” said Burt Carey, NWTF editorial director.

Born and raised in Gilbert, La., Brown and his wife Jennifer moved to Edgefield, S.C., in 1999. He serves on the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. Board of Directors, coaches summer youth baseball and junior varsity softball at Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy in Johnston, S.C.

In his spare time, Brown enjoys taking his three children − Brice (13), Carter (10) and Campbell (7) − hunting and fishing.

“Both Jennifer and I feel so blessed to be a part of the NWTF family once again. Personally, I’m very excited about the opportunity to work alongside the most talented and dedicated individuals in the conservation world,” said Brown.

National Wild Turkey Federation

The National Wild Turkey Federation is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. The NWTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations throughout North America, spending more than $331 million to conserve nearly 16 million acres of habitat. Wild turkeys and hundreds of other species of upland wildlife, including quail, deer, grouse, pheasant and songbirds, benefit from this improved habitat.

The NWTF also brings new conservationists and hunters into the fold through outdoor education events and its Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin' Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES youth outreach programs. Our dedicated NWTF volunteers introduce about 100,000 people to the outdoors through these programs every year.

Founded in 1973, the NWTF is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C., and has local chapters in every state and Canada. According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America's wildlife history.