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THE HUNTER TRADER TRAPPER MAGAZINE SERIES

VOLUME 1

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The Hunter Trader Trapper Magazine Series – Volume 1

Hunter Trader Trapper magazine was founded in 1900 by A. R. Harding. After selling the publication, Harding later returned to the outdoor press world by launching Fur-Fish-Game magazine — still in print today. Our reprint books bring back some of the best Hunter Trader Trapper stories from that golden era of outdoor writing.

This first volume in The Hunter Trader Trapper Magazine series is a curated collection of articles, photographs, and vintage advertisements taken directly from the magazine’s original pages, spanning from 1902 through the late 1920s.

Inside, you'll find 37 complete articles written by iconic outdoorsmen like E.J. Dailey, E.N. Woodcock, Martin Hunter, and many others. Their firsthand stories cover hound hunting, trapping, big game pursuits, fishing, bee tree hunting, pearling, and much more.

Told in the authentic voices of the time, these old-timers share practical how-to knowledge—like building deadfalls and lean-to shelters—as well as gripping accounts of blizzards, wild encounters, and near-death escapes in a rugged, untamed America that’s hard to imagine today.

These men lived close to the land, guided by skill, instinct, and simplicity. Their stories offer timeless lessons and a glimpse into a way of life that remains inspiring even now.

This 234-page book includes approximately 90 historical photos, along with a handful of vintage ads, short stories, and instructional pieces—each article printed in its original, unedited form.

A true tribute to the old ways and the men who lived them.

This volume includes 5 classic articles by E.J. Dailey, covering everything from spring rat trapping in New York to running wilderness traplines and working a vast huckleberry swamp. Dick Wood contributes an insightful piece on marsh muskrat trapping, while E.N. Woodcock shares two thrilling bear hunting stories.

You'll also find three gripping articles by Martin Hunter detailing his adventures in the Canadian wilderness, along with exciting tales of lion hunting with hounds and big game hunts out West in the early 1900s. One story follows a canoe fishing trip deep into unspoiled wilderness, while Raymond Thompson writes about his grueling 100-mile trapline and a gold mining venture.

Other highlights include stories of mountain goat hunts gone wrong, ginseng growing, and much more.

Packed with around 90 vintage photos, this book captures the old-timers in their element—with their hounds, fur catches, game trophies, trapline camps, and even their early automobiles. A true glimpse into the golden age of American outdoor life.