Patrick Phase lithic resource and tool production technology

The recent recovery of additional faunal material from the Fish Lake site represents an opportunity to examine Patrick phase faunal exploitation in greater detail. Fish and deer were of particular importance at all later Late Woodland sites, but variation is evident in the use of other taxa and in the specific types of fish procured, reflect- ing local resource availability and other factors. Comparing data from Fish Lake, Range, Bluff Road, and other Late Woodland sites demonstrates that further study can refine our interpretation of Patrick phase faunal exploitation, and facilitate comparison with other Late Woodland dietary adaptations in the region.