Author: Philip Chantler

Could You Catch a North American Bison?

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Mission : to catch a North American bison using the people , weapons and equipment provided.

Many wrongly believe that the Native Americans always had h _ _ _ _ _ and used them to catch the b _ _ _ _. This is not t_ _ _. The small North American horse had been hunted for f _ _ _and to ex _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ many thousands of years ago. Larger breeds of horses (shown below) were introduced into America following the arrival of the Sp _ _ _ _ _ in the 1600’s. The entry of this larger, faster horse made hunting the bison much e _ _ _ _ _ and safer. Before this, for thousands of years the Natives had to find ways of catching the bison without the help of the horse. Can you do the same?

Catch Me If You Can!

I am angry.

I am powerful.

I am fast

I’m not scared of other animals on the Plains.

I will attack you if I feel trapped.

I am strong.

I will run away from you if I can.

My eyesight is not very good.

I am strong.

I will run away from you if I can.

Scenario 1: The Ravine.

Legend

Native Men

Spears

Rocks

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Bison

Scenario 2 : Community Minded.

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Native Men

Spears

Blankets

Clubs

Women +
Children

Scenario 3: Problem Solvers.

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Native Men

Spear / Hook

Snow Shoes

Scenario 4: Resourceful.

Legend

Native Men

Spears

Wolf

The Ravine Solution ?

Legend

Native Men

Spears

Rocks

Blanket

Bison

Community Minded Solution?

Legend

Native Men

Spears

Blankets

Clubs

Women +
Children

Problem Solvers Solution?

Legend

Native Men

Spear / Hook

Snow Shoes

Resourceful Solution?

Legend

Native Men

Spears

Wolf