Ancient history

How did native Americans obtain food in the archaic era Texas?

Hunting:

- They used atlatls (spear-throwing devices) and bows and arrows to hunt deer, bison, rabbits, and other animals.

Gathering:

- They gathered wild plants such as nuts, berries, fruits, and seeds. They also collected insects and grubs.

Fishing:

- Native Americans fished for catfish, bass, trout, and other fish. They used spears, nets, and traps.

Farming:

- In the later part of the Archaic period, some Native American groups in Texas began to grow crops such as maize (corn), beans, and squash.