The buffalo were a very important animal on Lewis and Clark's journey. They were very useful throughout this expedition.
Buffalo
States
the buffalo are found:
Wyoming
Illinois
Colorado
Indiana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Kansas
Montana
South
Dakota
Missouri
Minnesota
Iowa
Texas
New Mexico
Utah
Idaho
Michigan
Arkansas
Ways
the Buffalo Were Hunted:
Many
Indian tribes were nomadic herders. This means that they would spend
the year following the migrations of the buffalo herds.
The first way the buffalo were hunted was by a method called "Buffalo Jumps". This method was used when the Indians hunted on foot. They would herd the buffalo towards a cliff, where the animals would then fall over the edge and be killed.
The second way the buffalo were hunted was called a "Surround". This method was used when the Indians rode horses toward a herd of buffalo to surround them. Then they would kill them with them with their arrows and lances.
Uses
of the Buffalo:
The
Indians had much respect for the buffalo and showed this through their
"Buffalo Dance." They used every part of the buffalo except the heart.
This they believed held a seed for a new buffalo and would leave it for
a new buffalo to grow.
Skin/Hide
of the buffalo was used for clothing, teepees, bags, and jewelry.
The
bones were used to make weapons and utensils.
The
skull was used as a mask or hung outside the door to their dwellings to
keep away the bad spirits.
The
organs were used for food.
The
blood was used for soup.
The
fur was used for blankets and clothing.
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