Jack Hennessy

ack Hennessy is a contributing writer for Field & Stream, covering hunting, fishing, and wild game. His work has appeared with Project Upland, Petersen’s Hunting, Wildfowl Magazine, Gun Dog Magazine, among many others.

Highlights

• Covers wild-game cooking

Education

Hennessy graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in English: Writing Intensive; then later graduated from Eastern Washington with a Masters of Fine Arts: Creative Writing—Fiction

Experience

Hennessy started part-time as an editor and writer for The Spokesman-Review, then transitioned into freelance for a couple years before accepting a full-time position with Idea Ranch, where he now works as a PR rep, social-media marketing expert, and content creator. He continues to writer freelance with a focus on wild-game cooking.

Fun Fact

Despite having dined in many high-end restaurants and written gourmet recipes, Jack’s favorite restaurant remains Buffalo Wild Wings (where the beer is always cold and chicken wings deliciously spicy).

Notable Work

• How to Make Venison Sausage

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• How to Make Smoked Backstrap

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