13. Buffalo Hunter
Buffalo hunters rode endless prairie trails, chasing massive herds to supply hides and meat for rail crews. Mounted on weary horses beneath a blazing sun, they loosed volley after volley with breech-loading rifles. One misstep could spark a thundering stampede, trampling men and horses alike. Hauling heavy packs of tanned skins, hunters crossed vacant plains and tangled gullies. They battled exhaustion, track-swallowing dust storms, and the constant risk of broken limbs—or worse—when bison surged.
