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Hello Everyone,

We have some news to share. We have been working with a publishing company (People Inc) to produce Backwoodsman Specials. It’s a mix of old and new articles that each issue is focused on one subject. The first issue is “Camping” and currently for sale for retail only at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Barnes & Noble, grocery store chains, etc. At some stores, it’ll be located up front near the check-out lanes. Here is a link to order a to order a copy via Amazon Print-On-Demand:

www.amazon.com/Backwoodsman-Camping-Editors/dp/1547870796

The second issue will be “Living Off-The-Grid” and it will be out on June 16th. The third issue will be “Survival” and it will be released on September 25th.

We also have four books that will feature older articles be out on June 16th 2026 at all major retail and bookstores. And we have 2 more books that will come out in the fall of 2026. The books are produced by Menasha Ridge Press. Here is an link to pre-order the books: advkeen.co/backwoodsman

We Do Not Sell The Specials or Books.

Backwoods Mercantile is home to the same family that continues to bring you Backwoodsman Magazine, founded in 1979, the bi-monthly publication dedicated to the preservation of Old Frontier living, primitive living skills, homesteading, tool and weapons lore, and wilderness survival. Each issue is packed with information, projects and adventures associated with this unique period of North American history. It is located in many newsstands, and stores found throughout the world.

We've created the backwoods store to purchase Backwoodsman back issues, merchandise. Click on Shop Backwoods and gear up for your next expedition into the wild unknown.