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Early Arkansas Hunters: Large Group on Horseback

Mississippi native Byrd S. Griffin (October 1853-1916) was a farmer who lived in Warren, Columbia County, in 1880. The information does not indentify Griffin in this photo other than to say that he is in this large hunting group in Arkansas before 1900. I would guess that it was between 1880 and 1900. These huntersContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Large Group on Horseback”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Baxter County

Near Mountain Home in Baxter County in the 1920s. Farmer and Trapper Charles “Charlie” Austin McGuire (October 8, 1887, in Baxter, Arkansas–December 1981 in Lincoln, Nebraska) with a stringer of steel traps on one side and a pile of hides over the other. He looks like he has a Winchester .22 pump, too. Note his moccasinsContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Baxter County”

Early Arkansas Hunter: 1930s in Sharp County

Circa 1930. Living near Highland in Sharp County, farmer James Lloyd Winton (April 1849-1933) with his double barrel and dog. Another gun leans on the porch behind him. He was born near Rome, Pennsylvania. After farming in Pennsylvania and Kansas, Winton, his wife, and two sons ended up in Sharp County by 1920. Image Source:Continue reading “Early Arkansas Hunter: 1930s in Sharp County”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Father and Son Holt from Marked Tree

Circa 1930s in Marked Tree in Poinsett County. Father Thomas Arthur Holt Sr (1902) and son Thomas Arthur Holt Jr (1928) posing next to their coupe with their dog. Senior has a pump shotgun, and Junior has a .22 rifle. Junior is wearing a fine hat and boots. In 1930, Mr. Holt managed a retailContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Father and Son Holt from Marked Tree”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Young Darrel Stephens

Circa 1940. Logan County resident Darrel G. Stephens (November 17, 1924) with his headlamp, coon dog, hunting horn, and a .22 rifle. Stephens was born in Scranton, in extreme northern Logan County. In 1940, he lived at Shoal Creek with his mother, Inez, and sister, Mary Sue. He made $10 a month delivering papers, whichContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Young Darrel Stephens”

Early Arkansas Duck Hunters: Quapaw

The Mississippi Flyway, one of the most prolific arteries for migratory birds, passes down the Mississippi River Valley in eastern Arkansas. Another longitudinal route is the Central Flyway, located just across the western border in modern-day Oklahoma. Millions of birds move through these corridors during their seasonal migrations, and Arkansas had two. Therefore, Arkansawyers haveContinue reading “Early Arkansas Duck Hunters: Quapaw”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Murray Parker 1930s

Circa 1937 near Little Black in Randolph County. Murray Samuel Parker (Born on October 4, 1924, d. November 16, 2007) is the young man (about 13 years old) on the right with his hunting dogs and long guns. Murray’s daddy was Charles A. Parker, and his mother was Lillian Cleo. #arkansaswildlifehistory #arkansashistory #arkansaswildlife #ArkansasHunting #vintagearkansasContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Murray Parker 1930s”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Elijah Collard And His Bear Coat, 1850s

Elijah Collard (b. February 5, 1824) Cleburne County. In the 1850s, Elijah Collard spent time at the Indian village near what is now called Heber Springs, Arkansas. They used to camp near the mineral springs and drink the water. He evidently hunted with them, too. On one such trip, he came upon a bear justContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Elijah Collard And His Bear Coat, 1850s”

Early Arkansas Hunters: Al and his Hounds 1930

Circa 1930, in Chicot County, Arkansas. Albert Lewis Morse was born on Christmas Day, 1872. He has brought together a great set of hunting hounds. His horn is around his neck on a string, and his long gun is propped on his shoulder. Morse took off his hat for the photograph. It is difficult toContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: Al and his Hounds 1930”

Early Arkansas Hunters: 1925 Dressed to the 9s

Circa 1925. Dallas County resident and dapper-dresser Joseph Whitright (b. 04 JUL 1900) has two great pictures. He is carrying a bolt-action rifle and a pistol alongside his trusty dog. Whitright has high-laced boots, a hunting coat with oversized pockets, and riding pants. #arkansaswildlifehistory #arkansashistory #arkansaswildlife #ArkansasHunting #vintagearkansas #vintagehunting #vintagehunter #shotgun #earlyarkansas #deerhunting #deerhunter #oldschoolContinue reading “Early Arkansas Hunters: 1925 Dressed to the 9s”