Lake fishermen hunting duck with harpoons

Before dawn, natives from lakeside towns prepare for a duck hunt using canoes and harpoons. As dawn breaks, they pursue ducks across the lake, capturing them for market or home use. This hunt is not just a sport or business but a socially significant event requiring cooperation among all towns. The cultural heritage is preserved in the local Patois language.

What unique tool do the natives use for hunting?

• Bow and arrow

• Fiska or harpoon

• Fishing net

• Spear

When does the duck hunt typically start?

• At noon

• At midnight

• Before daybreak

• In the afternoon

What happens to the ducks after they are captured?

• They are kept as pets

• They are used for scientific research

• They are taken to the market or home table

• They are released back into the wild

What is the significance of the duck hunt beyond sports and business?

• It requires cooperation among towns

• It is a form of exercise

• It is a solitary activity

• It is a modern tradition

How does the hunt contribute to cultural preservation?

• By retaining the ancestral flavor in Patois

• By modernizing the hunting equipment

• By introducing new hunting techniques

• By reducing the number of participants