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flying post Fur Trade, Hist. 
a temporary post for trading with hunters at the hunting grounds, the location moving with the scene of hunting operations.
See also: outpost (def. 1)
- 1820 (1939) I hope Mr. Williams will not be deterred from following up the plan I suggested of a flying post about Lac Winipec either on land or water.
- 1867 (1913) Fort Ellice had a regular winter outpost at Riding Montain, besides flying posts wherever the buffalo were numerous, at such places as Turtle and Moose Mountain.
- 1921 Meanwhile, canoes laden with furs and in charge of Hudson's Bay traders or clerks from outlying "Flying Posts" had arrived.
- 1820 (1939) I hope Mr. Williams will not be deterred from following up the plan I suggested of a flying post about Lac Winipec either on land or water.