since the supply of the fur was low and the trappers knew that there were a lot of fur in the west.
fur trappers
fur trappers
trading post
A French fur trapper and a hunter are two different things. Fur trappers are in search for the animals fur, to sell or trade. But a hunter is hunting the animal for food. They will probably use the fur as well, but the meat is what they seek.
East
since the supply of the fur was low and the trappers knew that there were a lot of fur in the west.
since the supply of the fur was low and the trappers knew that there were a lot of fur in the west.
food
no
From France.
Typically they will buy their furs from trappers or sell the furs for the trappers while taking out a percent for themselves (similar to a consignment agreement).
Fur trappers in French is "trappeurs de fourrure".
The earliest to go west were the fur trappers. They were following the small animals that they trapped for their pelts.
They were called Mountain Men
Fur traders and trappers from the American Fur Company.
Many of the early trappers/fur traders in America were French.