Results of Transplanting Fishers in Montana
Weckwerth RP and Wright PL. 1968. Results of Transplanting Fishers in Montana. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 32(4):977-980
Thirty-six live fishers (Martes pennanti), caught in central British Columbia, were released at three sites in western Montana in 1959 and 1960 in an effort to reestablish the species where it had been extirpated. Seven of these animals were recaptured at various intervals as long as 73 months after release. Analysis of the carcasses showed evidence of normal reproduction. Fourteen untagged animals, which probably represent progeny of the transplanted animals, have also been caught. Tentatively, it appears that at least one of the transplants was successful.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Weckwerth, Richard; Wright, Philip
- Units
- GLAC
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Fisher (Martes pennanti), Montana, Reintroduction (Species)