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This week, we are joined by Chief Cyrus Ben of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. We ask him a lot of questions, ranging from artifacts to the cultural importance of hunting to his people. We ask him to take us back hundreds of years and explain how things were done and what the landscape looked like. The Chief was a great guest, an eloquent speaker, and knowledgeable about everything from hunting to managing their extensive business interests. He cares deeply about his people, their historic past, and, of course, their future. His passion for life is quickly evident, and he felt like an old friend. We learned about hunting rabbits with short, throwable hickory clubs called rabbit sticks, and the Chief told the story of his first deer and a recent bull elk. He also explained how they manage wildlife and set seasons on the 36,000 acres under their control. This is a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
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Mississippi Choctaw: https://www.choctaw.org/
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This week, we are joined by Chief Cyrus Ben of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. We ask him a lot of questions, ranging from artifacts to the cultural importance of hunting to his people. We ask him to take us back hundreds of years and explain how things were done and what the landscape looked like. The Chief was a great guest, an eloquent speaker, and knowledgeable about everything from hunting to managing their extensive business interests. He cares deeply about his people, their historic past, and, of course, their future. His passion for life is quickly evident, and he felt like an old friend. We learned about hunting rabbits with short, throwable hickory clubs called rabbit sticks, and the Chief told the story of his first deer and a recent bull elk. He also explained how they manage wildlife and set seasons on the 36,000 acres under their control. This is a good one. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
Show Notes:
Mississippi Choctaw: https://www.choctaw.org/
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