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Fisher Tracks and Sign

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The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is one of my favorite animals to track in snow because it does a lot within a relatively short distance. It winds through the forest, often from from the base of one large tree to that … Continue reading →

Do Fishers Slide? What about the other weasels?

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The fisher and its cousin the river otter often create tracks and trail patterns of similar appearance. If tracking conditions are poor and tracks are unclear, distinguishing between these two mustelids can be tricky business. However in snow, otters usually … Continue reading →