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How did colonial fur traders get the fur?

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They hunted and trapped animals to get the fur.

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How does a fur trader get their fur?
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).
Where did the fur traders sell fur?
How did fur traders trade fur?
the french and British gave the aboriginals pot, pans, knives etc and in return they got fur (mostly beaver fur). that was called the fur trade.
Who are fur traders?
Fur trade is the industry, the theme of Trask and Moontrap
What tools did fur traders use?
they used maps and old weapons