Sid Evans Biography

Sid Evans is the Editor-in-Chief of Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine with a strong conservation focus. He was formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Field & Stream (2002-2007). Under his tenure Field & Stream set the standard for excellence in the outdoor category, earning an unprecedented nine National Magazine Award nominations in three years, and raising the bar for conservation reporting in the outdoor industry. He also founded the successful Heroes of Conservation program, which brought together a broad range of conservation groups and corporate partners to recognize the conservation efforts of hunters and fishermen.

He added the title of Editorial Director of Salt Water Sportsman magazine in 2004 and helped guide that title to its first National Magazine Award nomination, for General Excellence, in 2007. Prior to joining Field & Stream, Evans served as Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Journal, Senior Editor at GQ, and Senior Editor at Sports Afield. Evans grew up in Memphis, Tenn., and attended Connecticut College. He currently resides in Charleston, S.C., with his wife and two children.

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