1) Running them down
Aboriginal people are renowned for their endurance running ability. They would often chase emus on foot, sometimes for many kilometres, until the emu was exhausted and could be caught.
2) Using spears
Aboriginal people would also use spears to hunt emus. The spears were typically made of wood or bone and were tipped with a sharp stone or flint. The hunters would throw the spears at the emus, aiming for vital organs such as the heart or lungs.
3) Using boomerangs
Boomerangs could also be used to hunt emus. The boomerangs would be thrown at the emu's legs, knocking it over so that it could be easily caught.
4) Using traps
Aboriginal people would also sometimes use traps to catch emus. The traps were typically made of logs or rocks arranged to create an enclosure. The emus would be lured into the traps by bait and then caught when they tried to escape.
5) Using fire
Fire could also be used to hunt emus. The Aboriginal people would start a fire and then drive the emus towards the fire. The emus would often become disoriented by the fire and could be easily caught.
These are just a few of the methods that Aboriginal Australians have used to hunt emus. These methods have been passed down from generation to generation and are still used by some Aboriginal people today.