Robert Kesterson wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:02:38 -0600, Don Wiss <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Robert Kesterson wrote:
>>
>>  > it's a whole lot easier than running down
>>  >deer.
>>
>> They may not have run them down.
> 
> Some did, and some still do (see 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistence_hunting).
> 
>> If I had to hunt for food I'd find an animal trail, dig a pit, put 
>> branches over it, and wait until something falls in.
> 
> So would I.  But that still sounds pretty strenuous -- especially when 
> you're digging with stone tools.
> 
> -- 
For digging, many hands make light work - man is a pack hunter, so 
earthmoving would be a joint project.
For hunting, coyotes and wolves send one after the deer to make it run, 
while the rest of the pack wait in the bushes. We should be as smart.

William