Hunting buffalo was always a man's role and was extremelydangerous. Only the best and fastest horses would be trained for use in hunting, since horses are naturally terrified of getting close to a charging animal which is armed with horns. The hunter needed two hands for bow and arrows, so he had to control the horse entirely with his legs and the horse must instinctively run close to, and just behind, the buffalo's chest area. The hunter tried to get within 10 feet of the animal (usually a large buffalo cow, but sometimes a larger bull).
The best approach was on the right side of the buffalo so the hunter could shoot his arrow to the left. He tried to shoot forwards, under and into the animal's rib cage, so the arrow would penetrate heart or lungs. He always carried the first arrow on his bow and a second in his mouth, ready for another quick shot if it were needed.
In the heat and danger of the chase arrows would often miss vital organs and the hunter might have to shoot three or four arrows before the animal stopped; at that point it would try very hard to kill both the hunter and his horse. Many hunters were gored or trampled to death by wounded buffalo.
they used bow and arrows to hunt all animals
the Indians didnt live in one place they moved with the herd
buffalo dung
The plains Indians would use horses to hunt buffalo. It was much easier to catch up with the buffalo herd when you could run just as fast. They also used horses to travel long distances.
they hunt buffaloes either mounted or on foo with arrows and spears
they hunt buffaloes either mounted or on foo with arrows and spears
They used the fur to disguise themselves.
they hunt buffaloes either mounted or on foo with arrows and spears
buffalo was a very good resource for the Indians on the great plains, the buffalo supplied shelter, food, and clothing.
buffalo dung
The plains Indians would use horses to hunt buffalo. It was much easier to catch up with the buffalo herd when you could run just as fast. They also used horses to travel long distances.
The Plains Indians.
they hunt buffaloes either mounted or on foo with arrows and spears
The horns of a buffalo were commonly used as containers or makeshift cups from which to drink from. Simple as...=)
they hunt buffaloes either mounted or on foo with arrows and spears
They used the fur to disguise themselves.
They used the fur to disguise themselves.
They used the fur to disguise themselves.
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