Jim Weasletail - interview - Transcription.

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1962-07-01

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"Jim Weasel Tail's father was the last man among the Blackfoot to use the bow and arrow to kill buffalo. Four to five relays of horses were needed to bring about a kill of individuals among a buffalo herd. As the buffalo were approached by the Indians, after the herd had been located and relays of horsemen posted at strategic points, they would begin their run, invariably into the wind. Hence it was possible to post the relay of riders, or horses. A buffalo hunter had four or five horses and would post these in position. Once on the run the buffalo herd would stampede, and from then it was a matter of the run."

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19 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander.

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Drummers and Dreamers

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