Most Indian tribes tribes of North America where dependent on the movements of the vast bison herds that inhabited the great plains region of North America.
From the beginning of time the two major needs of mankind have been for food and shelter. Without adequate nutrition all other activities of humanity pale in the struggles of life. The use of animal for a highly nutritional food sources has been present since the dawn of humanity. As early societies migrated to new locations a food supply based largely on animals that societies followed or accompanied the migration where the primary sources of protein. As civilizations developed and cultures established permanent communities mankind was able to domesticate animals for their benefit draft power, food and clothing.