This issue of Hunter, Trader, Trapper magazine from September 1938 offers a glimpse into the outdoor pursuits and livelihoods of the era. The publication features articles by Bob Mercier, William D. Trausch, H. R. Cokeley, Reuben Gibson, James Clyde Gilbert, and others, focusing on the practical skills and experiences of hunters, traders, and trappers. It serves as a historical record of outdoor activities and the people who engaged in them during the late 1930s.

This particular issue is a historical artifact, offering direct insight into the content and concerns of outdoor enthusiasts and professionals in 1938. The collection of articles by various authors suggests a focus on practical knowledge and shared experiences within the hunting, trading, and trapping communities of the time. Its value lies in its historical documentation of these pursuits and the perspectives of those who lived them.