Crappie anglers rescue 38 fox hounds that chased a deer into the middle of a Mississippi lake—and likely would have died otherwise
Author: Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Steven Hill began freelancing for Field & Stream in 1998 when he covered Kansas and Nebraska for the Midwest news section. He has since written dozens of news, how-to, and feature articles on a wide range of topics. Highlights Education Hill graduated from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington with a bachelor of arts in English and from Columbia University with a master of fine arts in creative writing. Experience A bowhunter who enjoys the entire whitetail deer experience, from hunting to butchering to cooking, Hill has written extensively for Field & Stream’s Whitetail Handbook section and the popular Rut Report. In addition to his work for Field & Stream, he has published in many magazines, including Sports Illustrated, Sports Afield, Wing & Shot, Humanities, and Publishers Weekly. He’s also written for several newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Kansas City Star. A Kentucky native who got his introduction to the outdoors fishing for bluegills and hunting rabbits and squirrels, Hill lives now in Kansas. F&S Lightning Round Favorite Place to Fish: Glenns Creek, Kentucky,Favorite Critter to Hunt: Pheasants,Bucket List Adventure: Serengeti photo safari,Most Prized Piece of Gear: Shakespeare Scooby-doo fishing rod for my kids,All-Time Favorite F&S Story: “Lilyfish” by Bill Heavey Notable Work
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