Blackfoot History

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What were Bison doing in winter?

Bison wintered in treed areas where snow is less deep. Brushing snow aside with winters thick facial hair, grazing in shadow of forests, they did not move quickly in deep drifting snow and made easier targets for hunters.

Territory | Tribes | Social Structure - Basic | Social Structure - Societies |
Seasonal Travel | Winter | What were Bison doing in winter? | Spring |
Summer - The Sun Dance | After Signing Treaty 7 |


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