Steven Hill

Contributing Writer

Steven Hill is a contributing writer for F&S. He 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. In 2011, he was added to the masthead as a Contributing Writer. His favorite interviews include Bill Dance, Ted Nugent, chef Daniel Boulud, and countless ordinary anglers and hunters thrilled to have their outdoor experiences recounted in Field & Stream.

Highlights

Covers hunting, fishing, conservation, and survival

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.

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.

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