Fishers are rarely, if ever, seen by hikers walking through the woods. The public generally knows very little about these shy creatures. Dr. Michael Joyce, Wildlife Ecologist at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth, shared information on the long-term research being done at the Institute on Fishers.
The Gift of Beaver
| Red Cliff Tribal Natural Resources staff members presented the Friends with two of their unwanted beavers in May. The beavers, who were causing flooding problems, were trapped near the Tribal fish hatchery and brought to Beaver Hollow. Their ages and sexes were not determined. When released, one of the beavers leisurely traveled down the walkway and headed into the marsh. We hope that the beaver decide to stay and move into the empty lodge that needs new residents. Beavers are particular about both their mates and their homes, however. A male and female beaver introduced to one other, may not choose to become a couple. And a beaver pair may not move into just any lodge. We are hopeful that these two will decide to stay and make North Pikes Creek their new home. |
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