Due to their somewhat singular approach to waste management, raccoons are among the easiest animals to identify by the droppings they leave behind
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
Ranked by a guy who let a spider-hunting wasp sting him”“”“in the name of science
Even against great white sharks, orcas have the upper hand. A closer look at these two apex predators explains why
From mudskippers to climbing perch, these are the fish that can “walk” on land
There’s some debate whether polar bears or Alaska brown bears deserve the title of biggest bears on Earth. But by most measurements, the polar bear gets the nod
Bear hibernation is a bit more complicated than just going to sleep for a few months
The reasons some Boone and Crockett entries have stood the test of time, and why three other top scores may soon be bested
