Sally OGrady's List: Hunter Gatherer Tools Technology

One of the most widespread and successful methods of trapping reindeer was  using systems of pitfalls or stone or wooden corrals. These traps were situated  in strategic locations where reindeer were likely to travel. The Sami would  construct fence lines and use natural obstacles such as rock ledges or water  bodies to help funnel the reindeer into these traps.

 

Snares were also used to catch reindeer. Much like the pitfall method, fences  were constructed with periodic gaps in them in which snares were strung across.  Reindeer passing trough were caught around the neck or antlers. Snares were also  placed along trails in forested areas where reindeer would travel.

Another method of hunting reindeer was to chase them down in deep snow while on  skis, and then killing them with bow and arrow or spear