The Mississippians were skilled hunters and used various techniques to catch animals. They hunted deer, elk, bison, bear, and other smaller animals. They would use spears, bows and arrows, and traps to catch their prey. They also used dogs to help them hunt.
Gathering
The Mississippians gathered wild plants and fruits to eat. They collected nuts, berries, roots, and seeds. They also gathered fish and shellfish from the rivers and lakes.
Agriculture
The Mississippians were also farmers and grew crops such as corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers. They also grew tobacco. They used a variety of tools to cultivate their crops, including hoes, digging sticks, and shovels. They also used irrigation to water their crops during dry spells.
Trading
The Mississippians traded with other tribes for goods they could not produce themselves. They traded pottery, tools, and other goods with tribes from the north, south, and east.