What did the Assiniboine people hunt?

The Assiniboine people were skilled hunters and relied heavily on hunting for their sustenance. They primarily hunted bison, which were abundant in the Great Plains region. Bison hunting was not only a means of obtaining food but also held significant cultural and spiritual importance for the Assiniboine people. They also hunted other large game animals such as deer, elk, moose, and antelope. Smaller animals like rabbits and waterfowl were also hunted. Hunting was usually done by men and boys, who were trained from a young age in the art of hunting. They used bows and arrows, spears, and later on, firearms to hunt their prey. The Assiniboine were highly skilled in tracking animals and often used various strategies such as stalking, disguises, and traps to catch their quarry.