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My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and the Evolution of North American Wildlife Management in 2026

"The phrase "my sixty years on the plains trapping trading and" serves as an evocative window into the historical narrative of Bill Hamilton, a central figure in the mid-19th-century American fur trade. In 2026, this account remains a primary source document for historians, wildlife biologists, and cultural anthropologists studying the ecological transformation of the Great Plains. This article focuses on the historical significance of the fur trade era as a catalyst for environmental shifts and its lasting legacy on modern conservation practices. Historical Context and the Fur Trade Economy of the Plains The period described in the classic ac..."

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