A fashion trend for wearing hats made from beaver fur made fur trading a profitable business for many years.
Fur trappers were hunting for animals like this otter, who's fur would bring a good price.
Timeline of the North American Fur Trade
See significant dates in North American fur trade. Mountain Men
Learn about the men who moved to the Rocky Mountains to become trappers. Pathfinders of the West
Learn about the fur trade and the ways of the mountain men—includes maps showing trading posts and trails.
The Fur Trade
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