More than 100 years ago A.R. Harding created what would be the forerunner of Fur-Fish-Game, a magazine called Hunter-Trader-Trapper which would be one of the first outdoorsman publications in the world. Its creation, as he said, “supplies the missing link to the trade. By its publication all parties interested in the trade, from the trapper and hunter to the exporter, are brought in close contact.”
While that may be too lofty a goal for this site, which is an homage to the periodicals of by-gone and perhaps better days, Hunter-Trader-Trapper will be a link for the casual and professional outdoorsmen to the opportunities of today. We will cover hunting, shooting, fishing and trapping as well as homesteading, treasure hunting, self-sufficiency and everything in between. Always we will keep an eye on frugality and income possibilities for readers since our uncertain economy makes many of our hobbies not only expensive but in some cases the only viable way to provide for our families.
I remember in the 1970s fishing with my grandfather–not for sport but to fill the deep freezer he kept in his attic with food for a large struggling family. I’m sure many fishing enthusiasts and hunters today are thinking of doing the same if they don’t already. It is my opinion that to prosper in the future we will all need to look to the past for guidance.
I hope to bring you articles you can use in real life and hope you enjoy the site.
Rob Taylor
I am cataloging some Indian pamphlets for our collection, Kansas Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas, and have an article from an issue of your periodical. The title of the article is The “Island of Death”, by E. A. Brininstool. Would it be possible for you to determine the date that issue was published? I think it may have been between 1920-1925. Your help is appreciated – thanks – mr
Sorry to get back to you late Marilee. We are not the publishers of the original HTT. This site is an homage to that magazine. There’s a print magazine called Fur-Fish-Game which I think has the rights to AR Harding publications.
I have an artical called “a twelve nights hunt” by E. E. Hatt Livingston co. mich. published sometime after sept 1917 . Would like to find the issue month and year the artcial was published. Is there any index to find that???
Thank You, Lee Hatt
This blog is an homage to the old magazine not related to or owned by it. Sorry.
I have Hunter, Trader, Trapper magazines for the year of 1920. All in fair shape except the january issue which is all there but torn front page. Would these be worth anything to someone?
Check with auction houses that deal with books and magazines. I’d also suggest donating them to a local museum or library with a special collections department.
Hi I saw you have some Hunter Trader Trapper Mags? I would be interested in them if you want to sell. email or call me, (406) 546-6993 Rik
Thanks, Rik
Rik, I have several if you would like to email bulldogcrazy77@gmail.com