Hi guys. I was wondering how you tell the difference between a fisher and a martin. I saw a critter while I was moose hunting and I figure that it was a fisher, but I'm not sure. Anyone have pictures of both that they could share? Thanks.


SS

The fisher are the larger dark salt and pepper colored ones and the marten are the smaller ones in the middle with light colored faces and light brown bodies. Trapped these in MN several years ago.

martens are small, about the size of a mink. Fishers are much larger. Martin are usually a red/brown color with an orange chest patch.

I guess it was a fisher then. It looked about the size of a river otter and it was dark brown/black. Thanks guys.


SS