When did the coureur de bois come to new France?

The coureurs de bois, or "runners of the woods," began to emerge in New France in the early 17th century, particularly during the 1600s. They were primarily French traders and adventurers who ventured into the interior of North America to engage in the fur trade, often establishing relationships with Indigenous peoples. Their activities played a crucial role in the economic development of New France and in the expansion of French influence in the region.