After a day of looking to find the name of catalog company that I ordered the best leather dog collar that I have ever found, I decided that I had better start making a list of all of the great resources that I have curated over the years.   Here's just the beginning:

Books —independent and antiquarian book resellers specializing in rare, out-of-print, and collectible outdoor sporting literature:

🎣 Angling & Fly Fishing Specialists

    • Coch-y-Bonddu Books: Widely regarded by international collectors as one of the best angling bookstores on the planet. They maintain a massive online catalog of both new and deeply out-of-print fishing texts. [1]
    • Adams Angling Books: A highly trusted reseller specializing in hard-to-find, used, and rare books focused on fly fishing, fly-tying, and related natural history. [1]
    • A.M. Rapach Angling Books: A specialized Pennsylvania-based antiquarian dealer that curates out-of-print fishing and field sports catalogs for discriminating collectors. [1]
    • An Angler's Bookcase: An independent reseller stocking thousands of fishing titles, focusing heavily on signed first printings and rare limited-edition books. [1]
    • Spinoza Rod Company (Book Division): Along with high-end split-bamboo fly rods, they curate an elite digital vault of collectible and antique angling literature. [1]

🦆 Hunting, Firearms & Big Game Outfitters

    • Callahan and Company Booksellers: Operating via classic physical mail-order catalogs out of New Hampshire, they specialize heavily in waterfowling, upland gamebird shooting, and sporting bibliography. [1, 2]
    • Worldwide Hunting Books: The premier destination for acquiring or selling out-of-print big-game hunting journals, classic African safaris, and wilderness exploration memoirs. [1]
    • Sporting Classics Store: The book division of the famed sporting publication, specializing in high-end leather-bound reprints and first-edition tales of wilderness adventure. [1]

🏔️ Mountaineering, Climbing & Adventure

    • Dirtbag Dan Books: A specialized independent reseller that tracks down rare climbing guidebooks, historical alpine journals, vintage climbing magazines, and mountaineering memoirs. [1]
    • Basecamp Books and Adventure: A veteran-owned independent bookstore in Colorado that combines new outdoor titles with a massive inventory of rare and collectible regional adventure books. [1]

🏛️ Fine Antiquarian & General Sporting Houses

  • Haerer Rare and Wonderful Books: A premium family-owned boutique specializing in museum-grade first editions, signed copies, and limited-edition books on exploration, hunting, and antique fly fishing.
  • Bauman Rare Books (Sporting Division): A world-renowned fine antiquarian house that features exceptionally rare, masterfully leather-bound 18th- and 19th-century British and American field-sport volumes.
  • Raptis Rare Books: A premier antiquarian dealer offering landmark titles in sports history, from historic fox hunting logs to iconic early golf and baseball collectibles. [1, 2, 3, 4]

🎣 Fly Fishing Gear, Rod Makers & Specialty Shops

    • Abel Reels: Custom-anodized, machine-milled premium fly reels.
    • Anglers All: Regional fly fishing shop and local angling inventory.
    • Anglers Book Supply: Wholesale distributor of angling and fly fishing literature (800-260-3869).
    • Bozeman Anglers: Regional Montana fly shop offering guided river trip booking services.
    • Charlie's Fly Box: Precision fly-tying materials, hooks, and local fly patterns.
    • Covey Anglers: Specialty fly fishing tackle outfitter and regional guide services.
    • Dan-Bailey.com: Historic fly fishing gear supplier and regional fly shop catalog (800-356-4052).
    • Feather-Craft Fly Fishing: Streamlined fly components, tying materials, and fly lines (800-659-1707).
    • Fly Fish Food: Advanced pattern kits, fly-tying tools, and synthetic tying materials.
    • Hatch Outdoors: Premium, high-performance anodized frame fly reels.
    • J. Stockard Fly Fishing: Mail-order fly-tying tools, natural feathers, and synthetics.
    • Madison River Fishing Company: Extensive tackle, wading gear, and fly rod catalogs (800-227-7127).
    • Marryat Reels: Precision-machined, classic and vintage fly fishing reel models.
    • Montana Fly Company (MFC): Hand-tied flies, waterproof fly boxes, and river accessories.
    • Orvis (Vintage): Vintage canvas field coats, wading jackets, and historic reel cases.
    • Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods: Handcrafted, custom-engraved bamboo fly rods.
    • Redington: High-value performance rods, starter kits, and heavy-duty fly reels.
    • Rivers & Glen Trading Co.: Traditional lowcountry outfitter specializing in fly shop gear and classic sporting arms.
    • R.L. Winston Rod Company: Premium, handcrafted high-end graphite and boron fly rods.
    • Scientific Anglers: Fly lines, core backings, specialized leaders, and tippets.
    • Simms Fishing Products: High-tech GORE-TEX waders, wading boots, and technical fishing outer layers.
    • Stone River Outfitters: Specialty New England fly shop and gear supplier (603-472-3191).
    • The Sporting Gent: Classic Charlotte-based retailer specializing in upland clothing and heritage fly gear.
    • The Winyah Angler: Coastal fly shop and dedicated guide services based in Georgetown, SC.
    • Veldt and Fly: Boutique purveyor of traditional fly fishing aesthetics and fine sporting goods.
    • Yellow Dog Flyfishing: Travel agency arranging remote international and domestic angling travel itineraries.

🥾 Footwear & Heritage Moccasins

    • Anthony Veer (A. Veer): Luxury leather dress options, fine oxfords, and the George Chukka Boot.
    • Arno Bernard Knives (Boots): South African custom field dressing accessories and exotic game accents.
    • Clarks USA: Classic crepe-soled heritage footwear, featuring Original Wallabee, Desert, and Shepton boots.
    • Mephisto: High-end comfort casual footwear, desert boots, and durable walking shoes.
    • Red Wing Shoes: Heavy-duty, stitched American heritage work boots and the Weekender Chukka.
    • Russell Moccasin Company: Handmade, custom-fitted outdoor boots including the South Forty, Safari, and traditional moccasins.
    • The Courteney Boot Company: Legendary handmade, heavy-duty African game-trail leather boots.

Photography

    • B&H
    • Mike's Camera, Boulder CO flagship store

🤠 Western Wear & Cowboy Boots

    • Anderson Bean Boot Company: Artisan-stitched, square-toe cowboy and working western boots.
    • Kleinschmidts: Expansive physical western wear destination carrying traditional boots and outerwear.
    • Lucchese: Ultra-luxury, handmade heritage cowboy boots and premium western leather goods.
    • Sheplers Western Wear: Mass catalog retailer for traditional hats, jeans, and western apparel.
    • Texas Boot Company: Comprehensive stock cowboy boot inventory available online.
    • Wiseman's Western: Dedicated regional storefront for working western apparel, performance denim, and saddlery.

👕 Technical Outdoor Apparel & Lifestyle Wear

    • Banana Republic (Vintage): Style inspiration honoring the original 1980s illustrative safari catalogs.
    • Cathcart London: Reproduction vintage workwear, traditional British casual clothing, and military tailoring.
    • Chanel: High-fashion design principles utilized as luxury aesthetic inspiration.
    • Duckworth Co.: Premium active layers sourced entirely from Montana-grown merino wool.
    • First Lite Hunting Gear: Technical hunting apparel, merino base layers, and specialized camouflage systems.
    • Foxy Pheasant: Tailored British sporting, upland clothing, and country-inspired wear.
    • Holland & Holland: Historic British luxury country clothing house and bespoke firearms manufacturer.
    • L.L. Bean: Iconic field-tested apparel, rugged outerwear, and the signature Boat and Tote canvas bag (800-221-4221).
    • Papa Nui Cap Company: Specialty utility caps, canvas military-style hats, and vintage-inspired headwear.
    • Quaker Marine Supply: Historic mariner utilities, long-billed caps, and coastal lifestyle wear.
    • QILO: Tactical outerwear collaborations, custom pattern drops, and streetwear joggers.
    • Ralph Lauren: American heritage sportswear, field references, and Polo fashion inspiration.
    • Remote Recreation: Niche boutique apparel and minimalist outdoor lifestyle items.
    • REI, Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, together with Bent Gate Mountaineering and La Sportiva in Golden, CO
    • Tom Beckbe: Premium waxed-cotton sporting apparel, high-end rugged jackets, and outdoor luggage.
    • Willis & Geiger: Legendary historic outfitter known for classic flight gear, safari clothing, and expedition wear.

⚙️ Firearms, Ammunition & Ballistics

    • Ballistic Products: Custom shotshell reloading machinery, components, and manuals (888-273-5623).
    • Barnes Bullets: Long-range, solid-copper hunting projectiles and VOR-TX LR loads.
    • Discreet Ballistics: Specialized subsonic hunting ammunition featuring the solid-copper Selous expanding line.
    • Kevinsguns.com: Dedicated firearms retailer specializing in field shotguns and upland gear (800-953-8467).
    • Maker Bullets: Custom expanding solid-metal hunting projectiles and custom ballistic components.
    • O.F. Mossberg & Sons: Military-grade tactical shotguns, hunting long guns, and working firearms platforms.
    • SIG SAUER: High-precision hunting rifles, defensive handguns, match ammunition, and electro-optics.
    • Taurus USA: Defensive handguns and rugged bolt-action long guns like the Taurus Expedition rifle.

🎒 Hunting, Decoys & Dog Training Supplies

    • Active Dogs – military dog patches
    • CarolinaWaterfowl.com: Specialized waterfowl hunting gear, marsh decoys, and regional calling tools.
    • Dave Smith Decoys (DSD): Ultra-lifelike, weather-resistant field decoys for turkey, waterfowl, and big game tracking.
    • Dobbs: Specialized training gear, electronic training collars, and sporting dog assets (1-888-326-5527).
    • Dogs Unlimited: Professional bird dog training accessories, dynamic tracking gear, and field supplies (800-338-3647).
    • Dogsoutfitter.com: Comprehensive pet and sporting dog tracking, containment, and care catalog (1-800-367-3647).
    • Els & Co. Fine Leather: Artisan-crafted leather cartridge belts, rifle slings, and heavy-duty field equipment.
    • FHF Gear: Tactical chest rigs, streamlined binocular harnesses, and hunting accessories.
    • Great Companions: Specialty companion and hunting canine supply catalog (800-829-2138).
    • Happy Jack: Specialized canine skin-care, health treatments, and outdoor dog remedies (800-326-5225).
    • Kingfisher Leatherworks: Handcrafted, traditional field-sport leather bags and shooting accessories.
    • Lion Country Supply: Professional bird dog training tools, electronic collars, and remote field launchers (1-800-662-5202).
    • Moultrie Mobile: Cellular trail cameras, scouting logistics networks, and digital wildlife tracking apps.
    • onX Hunt: Industry-standard digital GPS mapping application outlining public/private property lines.
    • Pedigrees: Premium companion dog catalogs, health accessories, and training assets (800-548-4786).
    • Phelps Game Calls: Artisan elk, turkey, and predator diaphragm and exterior game calls.
    • Ray Allen Manufacturing: Heavy-duty professional canine training assets, K9 tactical vests, and leads.
    • Ugly Dog Hunting: Bird dog supplies, hunting vest configurations, and waterfowl accessories available online.

🔪 Backcountry Cutlery & Optics

    • Benchmade Knife Company: Technical backcountry processing knives, including specialized wild-game tools like the Meatcrafter.
    • Grizzly Forge: Custom, handmade culinary cutlery, camp axes, and high-end steak knife sets.
    • Randolph Engineering: Premium, classic military-spec aviator sunglasses and protective eyewear.
    • Vortex Optics: Precision sports optics including hunting binoculars, spotting scopes, and long-range riflescopes.
    • Winkler Knives: High-grade tactical cutlery and specialized axes, notably the Houin x Winkler line.

🥩 Coolers, Kitchen Processing & Powersports

    • Can-Am Off-Road (BRP): All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and rugged side-by-side utility lines like the Can-Am Defender.
    • Ski-Doo & Sea-Doo (BRP): Winter snowmobiles and personal watercraft fleets utilized for deep-country expeditions.
    • Weston Brands: Commercial-grade wild game grinders, vacuum sealers, and processing machinery.
    • YETI: Heavy-duty rotomolded hard coolers, soft storage, waterproof cargo boxes, and insulated drinkware.

🌲 Broad Outdoor & Camping Retailers

    • Backcountry: Premium technical mountaineering layers, ski gear, and seasonal activewear.
    • Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops: Complete outdoor sporting megastores carrying extensive fishing, hunting, and boating catalogs (1-800-237-4444).
    • Campmor: Budget camping provisions, tents, family sleeping bags, and trail equipment (800-226-7667).
    • Dunn's / Redhead: Legacy hunting and outdoor apparel lines absorbed into modern broad sporting catalogs.
    • Early Winters: Historic technical outfitter known for GORE-TEX innovations and catalog equipment (800-458-4438).
    • Herters.com: Traditional waterfowl, ammunition reloading, and legacy outdoor catalog systems.
    • Mountain Gear (mgear.com): Classic technical climbing equipment and outdoor survival retail lines (1-800-829-2009).
    • REI Co-op: Premium travel equipment, hiking apparel, bike accessories, and multi-sport outdoor gear.
    • SCHEELS All Sports: Massive physical sporting goods retail centers featuring comprehensive outdoor lines.

📜 Specialty Merchandise, Stationery & Fine Art

    • Adventuroustraveler.com: Historic trail map provider and niche global expedition book resource.
    • American Stationery: Premium personalized paper products, custom-embossed stationery, and notes (800-253-9054).
    • Applewood Seed Co.: Wildflower bulk seed mixes and environmental restoration options (303-431-7333).
    • Crows Nest: Rustic decor catalogs and traditional hunting lodge accents (800-325-9897).
    • Etchingsinmarble.com: Custom interior architectural stone engraving and premium stone finishes.
    • Fahrney's Pens: Luxury fine writing instruments, inks, and desktop portfolios featuring Montblanc and S.T. Dupont (1-800-624-7367).
    • Jeffers Pet and Equine Supply: Comprehensive livestock medical supplies, vaccines, and farming infrastructure (800-544-6835).
    • Levenger: High-end leather portfolios, traditional desk accessories, and signature notebook options (800-544-0880).
    • Maid in Scandinavia: Niche lifestyle imports, traditional regional fabrics, and tools (800-328-6722).
    • Monos Luggage: Sleek, minimalist hard-shell travel suitcases and premium packing gear.
    • Mr Diver (Nemesis II): Technical dive instrumentation and specialized ocean sports equipment (800-532-2228).
    • Nordstrom: Upscale fashion, designer apparel apparel, and luxury lifestyle accessories.
    • normthompson.com: Classic functional clothing catalogs and unique general merchandise items (1-800-547-1160).
    • Priest Hat Co.: Specialized western felt hat restorations and custom felt blocking (208-278-3227).
    • Road Runners: High-performance athletic running footwear and marathon conditioning gear (800-551-5558).
    • Sportsmansgallery.com: Fine sporting art, oil paintings, and high-end antique firearm appraisals.
    • Staffords: Traditional country lifestyle clothing and southern apparel catalogs (800-826-0948).
    • Standup Desks: Ergonomic home office furniture and standing workspaces (800-838-9494).
    • SweetC / sweetc.com: Specialized boutique general goods and retail items.
    • Taos Drums: Handcrafted native style rawhide drums and indigenous Southwestern art (1-800-424-3786).
    • Thompson Cigar: Premium cigar inventories, humidor boxes, and smoking accessories (800-237-2559).
    • Tidewater Specialties: Traditional waterfowl, hunting apparel, and marsh equipment layouts (800-423-5277).
    • Timothy's: Specialty premium gift catalogs and seasonal merchandise items (1-800-762-7049).
    • Weise Equine Supply: Tack supplies, horse blankets, and premium riding utilities (800-869-4373).
    • Wild Wings: Regional rustic fine art, wildlife prints, and home country decor (800-445-4833).
    • Windoware (at Smith & Noble): Custom window treatments, window blinds, and interior design fabrics.

📚 Media, Magazines & Publishers

    • 5280 Magazine: Denver-centric city lifestyle reporting, regional dining, and Colorado outdoor culture.
    • Burning Tree Books: Independent printing, outdoor literature, and specialized literary publisher.
    • Cowboys & Indians Magazine: Highlighting Western American art, native fashion, and ranching lifestyles.
    • Field Ethos Journal: Global hunting narratives, unfiltered adventure travel stories, and tactical reviews.
    • Garden & Gun: Award-winning reporting on southern culture, sporting arts, fine cuisine, and conservation.
    • Gray's Sporting Journal: Definitive publication featuring fine art submissions, elite literature, and fly fishing journals.
    • MeatEater: Wild-game cooking, hunting entertainment, conservation reporting, and outdoor podcasts.
    • The Pointing Dog Journal: Comprehensive resources, bird dog breeding tips, and upland hunting guides.
    • Project Upland: Video productions, conservation films, and deep-dive public land bird hunting stories.
    • Wilderness Adventures Books: Hardcover sporting travel guides and technical fly fishing destination maps (800-925-3339).

⌚ Timepieces and GPS

  • Rolex
  • IWC
  • Garmin for GPS tracking of your bird dogs
  • OnX for hunting and off-roading maps