One of the largest members of the weasel family, fishers are shy and elusive mammals that were once hunted and eradicated from much of New England. They were reintroduced in the forested regions of the state over 40 years ago and although viewed as a threat to domestic birds, rabbits and cats, they are an important and valuable natural resource. Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn presents a detailed history of the fisher in Connecticut, including an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, and a special feature of their reproduction, delayed implantation.

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About the presenter:

Paul Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Master Wildlife Conservationist Program (MWCP) and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC). The MWCP is a Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) adult education program that trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management, natural history and interpretation. Mr. Colburn has provided hundreds of wildlife presentations for a wide variety of public and private organizations in all corners of the state. He is an avid outdoorsman, a graduate of Wesleyan University, and served honorably in the United States Army.