According to scholars, the Shoshone, Bannock, and Nez Percés Indians of Idaho obtained horses roughly three centuries ago. That makes them the "first stockmen of Idaho," although we know little of that history. Still, when the Lewis & Clark expedition visited the future state in 1805 and 1806, they met bands of skill horseback hunters and warriors, who owned vast herds of fine horses. Before the Spud details the history of Idaho stock raising during the century that followed that meeting

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The first stockmen of Idaho Fur trade era, Canadians dominant Competition heats up Wagons across Idaho Mining makes a territory Idaho meat for hungry miners Stock raising grows Filling in the gaps The last stands Cattle drives across and from Idaho Rails across Idaho Livestock boom Nature delivers a lesson Range conflict heats up A new century