What political rights did coureurs de bois have?

Coureurs de bois, the French fur traders and adventurers in North America, primarily operated outside the formal political structures of colonial governance. While they did not have formal political rights like voting or holding office, their activities often placed them in influential positions within Indigenous trade networks. They played a significant role in the fur trade, and their relationships with Indigenous peoples allowed them to wield considerable informal power and influence in the regions where they operated. However, their status was largely unofficial, reflecting their marginalized position in colonial society.