Another name for a French fur trapper is a "voyageur." Voyageurs were French Canadian fur traders and explorers who played a significant role in the fur trade industry in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were known for their expertise in navigating the waterways and trading with indigenous peoples for valuable furs.
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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.
Both the French and British colonist wanted control over the fur trade. The result of the fight was the French and Indian War.
The French
shelter,food,riches,and people to trade with
Involved in the fur trade