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The '''Bridger Antelope Trap''' is an [[archaeology|archaeological]] site in [[Uinta County, Wyoming]], associated with local [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian]] [[hunting]] practices. The [[antelope]] [[trap]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in [[1971]].
The '''Bridger Antelope Trap''' is an [[archaeology|archaeological]] site in [[Uinta County, Wyoming]], associated with local [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous]] [[hunting]] practices. As an important example of hunting and gathering strategies, the site provides important clues to native subsistance in the past. The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office nominated the antelope trap for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP added the site to the Register on 21 January 1971.<ref name="wyshpo1">{{cite web | url=https://wyoshpo.wyo.gov/index.php/programs/national-register/wyoming-listings/view-full-list/893-bridger-antelope-trap | title=Bridger Antelope Trap | publisher=Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office | accessdate = 21 January 2022 | quote = "The site provides evidence of a unique example of food procurement on the Northwestern Plains."}}</ref>


Archaeological investigations, conducted in the late [[1960s]] by Dr. George Frison of the [[University of Wyoming]], indicated that the trap was likely in use before [[1850]]; although its length of service is unknown, it is believed that the site is associated with Indians of the [[prehistory|Late Prehistoric Period]]. The Indians' technique, when hunting antelope, was to drive a herd into the long entrance of traps similar to this one. The entrance, made of [[juniper]] wood, led to the trap proper, which was located at the base of a [[hill]]. This portion of the structure was [[circle|circular]]; antelope were driven around the path until exhausted, at which time they would be dispatched by hunters. The circle was also constructed of juniper wood.
Archaeological investigations, conducted in the late 1960s by Dr. George Frison of the [[University of Wyoming]], indicated that hunters likely used the trap before 1850. However, its length of service is unknown; archaeologists believe that the site is associated with Indians of the [[prehistory|Late Prehistoric Period]]. The Natives' technique, when hunting antelope, was to drive a herd into the long entrance of traps similar to the Bridger Antelope Trap. The opening, made of [[juniper]] wood, led to the trap proper, located at the base of a [[hill]]. This portion of the structure was circular and also constructed of juniper wood; hunters drove the antelope around the path until exhausted, at which time they would dispatch the exhausted prey.


The Bridger Antelope Trap covers close to twenty-six [[acre]]s. Its entrance is [[arc]]-shaped, and is close to one-quarter of a [[mile]] in length, extending in a [[northeast]]-to-[[southwest]] direction across a smooth [[valley]]. The trap itself serves as an extension of the entrance, and has a [[diameter]] of around 700 feet.
The Bridger Antelope Trap covers close to {{convert|26|acre|m2}}. Its entrance is [[Arc (geometry)|arc]]-shaped and is close to {{convert|0.25|mi|m|sigfig=1}} in length, extending in a [[Ordinal direction|northeast]]-to-[[Ordinal direction|southwest]] direction across a smooth [[valley]]. The trap itself serves as an extension of the entrance and has a [[diameter]] of around {{convert|700|ft|m}}.


==Reference==
== See also==
{{Portal|National Register of Historic Places|Wyoming}}
*[http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us/antelope.htm Entry at Wyoming's state historic preservation website] Retrieved on March 23, 2007


==References==
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[[Category:Registered Historic Places in Wyoming]]
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[[Category:Archaeological sites in Wyoming]]

==External links==
*[https://wyoshpo.wyo.gov/index.php/programs/national-register/wyoming-listings/view-full-list/893-bridger-antelope-trap Bridger Antelope Trap] at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office

{{NRHP in Uinta County, Wyoming}}

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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Uinta County, Wyoming]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 5 August 2023

Bridger Antelope Trap
LocationUinta County, Wyoming, USA
Nearest cityEvanston, Wyoming
NRHP reference No.71000893[1]
Added to NRHP21 January 1971

The Bridger Antelope Trap is an archaeological site in Uinta County, Wyoming, associated with local Indigenous hunting practices. As an important example of hunting and gathering strategies, the site provides important clues to native subsistance in the past. The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office nominated the antelope trap for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP added the site to the Register on 21 January 1971.[2]

Archaeological investigations, conducted in the late 1960s by Dr. George Frison of the University of Wyoming, indicated that hunters likely used the trap before 1850. However, its length of service is unknown; archaeologists believe that the site is associated with Indians of the Late Prehistoric Period. The Natives' technique, when hunting antelope, was to drive a herd into the long entrance of traps similar to the Bridger Antelope Trap. The opening, made of juniper wood, led to the trap proper, located at the base of a hill. This portion of the structure was circular and also constructed of juniper wood; hunters drove the antelope around the path until exhausted, at which time they would dispatch the exhausted prey.

The Bridger Antelope Trap covers close to 26 acres (110,000 m2). Its entrance is arc-shaped and is close to 0.25 miles (400 m) in length, extending in a northeast-to-southwest direction across a smooth valley. The trap itself serves as an extension of the entrance and has a diameter of around 700 feet (210 m).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bridger Antelope Trap". National Park Service. Retrieved January 21, 2022. Applicable Criteria: INFORMATION POTENTIAL
  2. ^ "Bridger Antelope Trap". Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved January 21, 2022. The site provides evidence of a unique example of food procurement on the Northwestern Plains.
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