To the Plains Indian, the buffalo meant survival - food, shelter and clothing. The buffalo, being a migratory animal, was constantly on the move searching for forage and water. To hunt the herds in enemy territory meant danger as well as a long haul back to camp with the meat and hides.

In "Calling the Buffalo" a medicine man of the Sioux has been chosen by his tribe to call the buffalo. His chants and prayers, aided by the powerful magic of a buffalo skull, are meant to entice the herds into his tribe's territory. He casts all of his spiritual power into his call. Will the buffalo heed the summons?