Hunting didn't get boring. It just went digital.

Trad Hunters is the answer to that. A printed hunting magazine that reads like a book: no product reviews, no product placements, just honest stories from hunters across North America, printed in the style of the 1950s golden era of outdoor writing.

Vol.3 The Great Lakes

You've Either Hunted Here...Or you're About To

Each volume of Trad Hunters goes somewhere new. Vol. 3 goes to The Great Lakes — nine hunters who know this country share everything. The terrain, the animals, the weather, the challenge. Whether these stories bring back memories or take you somewhere you've always wanted to go — by the time you finish you'll feel like you've been there.

This is why it's worth it.

EVERY STORY GETS THE FULL VINTAGE TREATMENT

Every hunt inside Trad Hunters is paired with vintage-style artwork and black-and-white photography chosen specifically for that story. It takes more time. It costs more to make. But it gives each hunt the weight, mood, and detail it deserves.

THE GREAT LAKE - TOLD BY THE HUNTERS WHO KNOW IT

Most Great Lakes hunting knowledge dies in camp. It never gets written. It never gets shared. Nine hunters changed that for Vol. 3. The terrain, the tactics, the hard lessons from years in this specific country. This is the volume that holds that information.

PRINTED WITH WEIGHT. MADE IN LIMITED NUMBERS.

Vol. 3 is 6"x9", offset printed, perfect bound, and made with heavier uncoated paper so the stories, artwork, and black-and-white photography feel rich on the page. You are not just paying for pages. You are getting a collectible hunting magazine made to be kept proudly.

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The Feeling You Get After reading This

★★★★★ 4.9 · 147 Trad Hunters reviews

The man who built a life in the wilderness reads Trad Hunters.

Shawn James built a cabin from scratch in the Canadian wilderness and has documented every moment of it for over 2.2 Million YouTube subscribers on My Self Reliance. He knows what it means to truly live off the land.

His interview in Vol. 3 is one of the most honest conversations about hunting, self-reliance, and the responsibility of the hunt we've ever printed.

Vol.3 The Great Lakes

A preview Of what's inside.

01

Guide To Ontario Moose

Jeff Kavanagh

Jeff Kavanagh has pulled bull moose to ten yards from a bright red canoe. His secret has nothing to do with camouflage.

02

The Necessary Hunt

Shawn James

Shawn James needs over a thousand pounds of meat every year and almost all of it comes from the Ontario wilderness. He holds nothing back in this interview.

03

Opening Day Surprise

Jim Eeckhout

A quiet Michigan morning. A tree stand. An unpunched bear tag. What walked in next — nobody plans for.

04

Fork-Horn Fever

Don McKellar

The buck is fifteen yards away. Broadside. He has no idea you're there. And suddenly, an experienced Michigan bowhunter can't remember how to shoot a bow. Don McKellar knows exactly how that feels.

05

Bear Hunting in the Boreal

Mark Morrison

His best friend had waited years for this moment. The shot was in. The bear was gone. It could have been a marginal hit. Mark Morrison and his best friend spent hours on their hands and knees in the boreal swamp of Minnesota finding out if years of preparation paid off.

06

Thoughts on a First-Time Bear Hunt

Monty Browning

A week in a Canadian wilderness swamp waiting for the right bear. His buddy told him to change stands. Monty Browning had a hunch something was about to happen. What came in eight yards away just before dark — he never heard coming.

PLUS MORE STORIES, VINTAGE ARTWORK, AND HONEST WRITING FROM THE HUNTERS WHO LIVED IT.

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✔ A 6"×9" format with the feel of a classic small book
✔ Quality paper and perfect binding made to last
✔ Black-and-white photography and vintage-style artwork inspired by the old magazine tradition
✔ A classic 1950s-inspired tone and illustration style
✔ A story-first hunting magazine made to be kept, reread, and shared

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a physical printed magazine or a digital download?

This is a real, physical printed magazine shipped directly to your door. 104 pages, perfect bound on archival-quality paper.

How long does shipping take?

We ship from Ontario, Canada with flat-rate shipping to the US. US orders typically arrive in 5-7 days. You'll receive a tracking number when your order ships.

Do I need to be a traditional bowhunter to enjoy this?

Not at all. Many of our readers hunt with compound bows, rifles, or muzzleloaders. Trad Hunters covers traditional bowhunting at its core, but also reaches into muzzleloading, fly fishing, trapping, spear hunting, and self-reliance. If you love the pursuit and want honest stories without the gear reviews, this magazine is for you.

What is your return policy on print magazines?

All print magazine sales are final. We don't accept returns on physical print products. That said, every single buyer of Vol. 3 has given it 5 stars. We're confident you'll feel the same way. If there's a problem with your order, reach us at contact@tradhunters.com and we'll make it right.

Is this a one-time purchase? Will I be charged again?

This is a one-time purchase, a single copy of Vol. 3: The Great Lakes. You will not be enrolled in anything or charged again. No hidden fees. No subscriptions unless you choose one separately.

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A physical print issue filled with hunting stories, interviews, field lessons, and vintage-style artwork. One-time purchase. No subscription.

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