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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 29 MIN

S9, E5, Part 1: The Bow, The Deer & The Ancient Choctaw Hunt: Amy & Ian Thompson & Mike Smith (Choctaw)

from Native ChocTalk · host Rachael Youngman

PART 1 In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt. You’ll learn about: - Life at Nan Awaya Farm (where yvnvsh (buffalo) and food are grown the Choctaw way - Ancient Choctaw hunting - the reverence for animals & wisdom from elders - Do buffalo will actually charge through 10k volts of electric fence? - What it’s really like to care for buffalo every day - The surprising stealth (and jumping skills!) of buffalo - The second edition of Ian Thompson’s Choctaw Food book (launching soon!) - Crafting traditional bows, arrows, and quivers - Stories from the hunt - how our ancestors approached deer with such skill and respect   This episode is full of stories, surprises, and teachings that connect past and present. Don’t miss it! Native ChocTalk Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast  All Podcast Episodes:  https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/

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