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The Seminole Tribe and Florida Cattle Ranching: History of Native Cattlemen

The Seminole Tribe and Florida Cattle Ranching: History of Native Cattlemen

For centuries, the Seminole Tribe in Florida have been expert cattlemen and an important part of our cattle ranching history and industry. Forget what you may have seen on popular western movies, because Native Americans were anything but ‘sidekicks’ to cowboy heroes.  They were (and still are) some of the most talented cattle ranching communities in the State of Florida.

In this article, we’d like to pay some tribute and share some of the fascinating history of the Seminole Tribe as cattlemen (and woman) in our state.