Chris Bates
Although their elusive nature makes sightings relatively uncommon, fishers are out year-round throughout the day and night but are generally most active at dawn and dusk when hunting for prey. While fishers spend most of their time on the ground, their large, wide feet and semi-retractable claws make them well adapted for walking on snow and climbing trees. Thanks to ankle joints in their hind legs, they can rotate their feet nearly 180 degrees, allowing them to be one of the few mammals that can climb down trees headfirst.
If you see a fisher, DEC wants to hear about it! Fisher observations are used by DEC biologists to better understand their behavior and the type of habitat they’re using. To report a sighting, go to: Furbearer Sighting Surveys.
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