What are some animals that the colonist hunted?

Deer: Deer were hunted for meat and hides, and their antlers were used for making tools.

Wild turkeys: Wild turkeys were plentiful and were hunted for meat.

Rabbits: Rabbits were hunted for meat.

Fish: The colonists fished in the rivers and ocean for fish such as cod and salmon.

Clams and Oysters: Clams and oysters were found on the shorelines and were eaten for food.

Bear: Bears were hunted for meat, fat, hide and fur.

Moose: Moose were hunted for meat and hides.

Wolves: Wolves were hunted for fur.

Beavers: Beavers were hunted for fur.