Bison, People, and Plains

Bison are icons of North American wildlife and have always played an important role to the survival of people on the Great Plains. Indigenous people in North America hunted and exploited bison in many incredible ways but also revered and respected these animals. They knew that when the bison thrived, so did they. In this episode, we will discuss the pre-colonial relationship between bison and humans on the Great Plains. Chapters: Introduction: 0:00 Bison Biology and Uses: 2:16 Early Hunting Strategies: 14:03 Communal Hunting: 18:22 Impacts of Hunting: 34:57 Near Extinction and Recovery: 38:56 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientamericas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientAmericas ​ Sources and Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1juuspF5lIaMZrGkNuKjv8ZUG0O2TtibZthkPyu0PYMI/edit?usp=sharing Prairie tanks in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4eOhuLDfeU&ab_channel=BBCEarth