The DEEP Wildlife Division, in collaboration with Central Connecticut State University, is conducting a state-wide study of Connecticut’s fisher population.
Despite having very suitable habitat in Connecticut, the fisher population has been gradually declining, and biologists are hoping to learn why.
So far, the project is off to a great start!
Currently, 16 fishers (7 males and 9 females) are being tracked through the use of lightweight GPS collars.
The collars are specifically designed to detach after about a year.Information collected from the GPS collars will give biologists a much better understanding of fisher movement patterns, habitat use and preferences, den selection, reproduction rates, and mortality.
If you have recently seen a fisher, please report your sighting(s) at: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wil…
More on the fisher is at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Fisher
