In Pursuit of the Great Bison

"Stay low! You don't want them to see you." The bison continue grazing despite the boys' excitement. The herd is RIGHT there! Eyes strain for a closer look; fingers yearn to touch the great beaststhat offer themselves in sacrifice so the villagers can have food, clothing, tools and shelter.

This is the moment the boys have been waiting for. They have listened to their father's wisdom, his spellbinding stories about the hunt; learned to watch nature forsigns that the bison are ready. For young minds, thehours spent making arrows felt more like years - an exercise designed to instill patience and discipline; the understanding that it takes a carefully craftedarrow, a focused mind and eye to hit the mark.

The hunting party gathers. Anticipation builds. Soon, the boys will join the tradition that has sustained their people for thousands of years. It is time to hunt and honour the great bison.

This coin isthe second issue of the Traditions of hunting collection.
The first coin of the series, released in February 2013, depicts the Deer.
The secondcoin of the series, released in November 2013, depicts the Bison.
The third coin of the series, released in March 2014, depicts the Seal.
The fourth and the last coin of theseries, released in September 2014, depicts the Canada Goose.

TRADITION OF HUNTING - BISON - 2013 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.