Métis buffalo hunting
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Métis buffalo hunting began on the North American plains in the late 1700s[1] and continued until 1878.[2] The great buffalo hunts were subsistence, political, economic, and military operations[3] for Métis families and communities living in the region.[4] At the height of the buffalo hunt era, there were two major hunt seasons: summer and autumn. These hunts were highly organized, with an elected council to lead the expedition.[5] This made sure the process was fair and all families were well-fed and provided for throughout the year.