''Forest and Stream'' was a magazine featuring

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fishing Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are often caught as wildlife from the natural environment (Freshwater ecosystem, freshwater or Marine ecosystem, marine), but may also be caught from Fish stocking, stocked Body of water, ...

, and other outdoor activities in the

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. The magazine was founded in August 1873 by Charles Hallock. When independent publication ceased, in 1930, it was the ninth oldest periodical in print in the U.S.''Time''. (1930, June 16). "Forest, Field & Stream".
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Background

Published in

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by Hallock in newspaper format measuring 16" x 11", ''Forest and Stream'' published many articles by "Nessmuk" ( George W. Sears) in the 1880s that helped to popularize

canoe A canoe is a lightweight, narrow watercraft, water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using paddles. In British English, the term ' ...

ing, the Adirondack lakes, self-guided canoe

camping Camping is a form of outdoor recreation or outdoor education involving overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a tent. Camping can also include a recreational vehicle, sheltered cabins, a permanent tent, a shelter such as a Bivy bag ...

tours and ultralight camping. An early vehicle for conservationism, ''Forest and Stream'' was dedicated to wildlife conservation, helped to launch the

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, was an early sponsor the national park movement, and supported the U.S.-Canadian Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Naturalist

George Bird Grinnell George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 – April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. ...

was editor for 35 years, and contributors included

Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), also known as Teddy or T.R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York (state), New York politics, incl ...

. Another notable contributor was Theodore Gordon, long considered "the father of American dry fly fishing," who began writing for the magazine in 1903.Lawton, Terry. (2005). ''Nymph Fishing: A History of the Art and Practice'', Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg PA, The magazine merged with '' Field and Stream'' in July, 1930.

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