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Yes they were the coureurs des bois basiclly ran away and sold illegally

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Yes, the coureurs de bois were French-Canadian fur traders who operated in the wilderness of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were known for their independence and often operated outside the control of French colonial authorities.

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The coureurs des bois (literally wood runners) were French, but as it was a trade, nationality has no importance in fact.

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