The Native Americans of the Great Plains used bison in several ways. One of the main uses was for food, clothing, and shelter. They would hunt bison for meat, and use the hides to make clothing and shelters such as tipis. Additionally, they would also use bison bones and sinew for various tools and materials. While bison were not typically used for riding, they were occasionally used for transportation in some tribes. Another important use of bison was for trade. Native Americans would trade bison products such as hides, meat, and bones with other tribes or European settlers in exchange for money or other goods. This trade often played a significant role in the cultural and economic interactions between Native Americans and other groups. However, bison were not used for farming the land as they primarily relied on hunting and gathering for their sustenance.
