Bill Hilts, Jr.
Bill Hilts, Jr. of Lockport, New York, is part of an important legacy, carrying a pen, fishing rod and shotgun that was passed on by his father, Bill, Sr. (who is also an outdoor writer and continues to be at 84 years young). Bill, Jr. has followed his own calling, serving as the Niagara County’s Fishing Promotion Coordinator and Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp.’s Outdoor Promotion Director – positions that have combined to extend over three decades. He is a syndicated columnist in area WNY newspapers; a regular contributor to several magazines (Great Lakes Angler, Lake Ontario Outdoors, NY Outdoor News), has his own TV (Outdoor Beat on LCTV, Time Warner Cable) and Radio (WLVL 1340 AM Lockport, Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Report) shows. He is a past president of the Assn. of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers and New York State Outdoor Writers, also serving on the board of directors for the Outdoor Writers Assn. of America. His writings and photographs have earned numerous awards; his service to the industry has been recognized by his peers, being named NYS Professional Conservationist of the Year, to the NYS Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, and the Niagara County Conservation Wall of Fame among his accomplishments. Sharing the Outdoors is what he does and he is looking forward to doing just that with the regular visitors to this website. Share his experiences and insight into the Great Outdoors, many times accompanied by his wife Sandy. He can be reached at billhiltsjr@gmail.com.