Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[JustJohn]

We're semi-neighbors too. Same county, different end

How is way out east rock county tonight?


Not to add to the mink weasel confussion, BUT... I have seen Fishers run across the road in my headlights near me down here, so you might want to look at this wiki link for comparing to what you saw.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_(animal)

JJ

 

[babylady4]

You don't need a license to deal with problem vermin.

Mine is off to the tanner.

 

[bigzio]

Cool...I remember that now about protecting your livestock. Although when it was a bobcat here, the DNR said no way, no how. I guess it all depends on the status of the culprit.

Time for blacklist...gotta go.

 

[Celtic Chick]

How is way out east rock county tonight?


Not to add to the mink weasel confussion, BUT... I have seen Fishers run across the road in my headlights near me down here, so you might want to look at this wiki link for comparing to what you saw.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_(animal)

JJ"

I have seen a fisher cross the road a few years ago. Those bad boys are HUGE!

This is just a little sucker. Maybe 12-14" max. But thank you for the info JJ.

Speaking of the little bass turd, he killed one of my hens today. A black orp.

 

[unkadan]

from the DNR website

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/furbearers.html

 

[babylady4]

UNPROTECTED SPECIES  Unprotected species include: European starling, English (House) sparrow, coturnix quail, chukar partridge, opossum, porcupine, skunk, weasel, and all other wild mammals not specifically mentioned in the hunting, trapping, and migratory game bird regulations [NR 10.04].  Landowners/occupants are not required to have a hunting or trapping license to shoot or trap these species year-round on their own property if these species are causing damage or nuisance. Agents of the landowner or occupant are required to have a valid hunting and/or trapping license when removing these animals [NR 10.04 Note, NR 12.10(1)(b) & (3)(c)].  Landowners/occupants may solicit an agent to aid in the removal of these animals (see above for agent requirements).

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/documents/nuswlguide.pdf

You are safe.

 

[bigzio]

That link comes up as a blank page bl4....

 

[babylady4]

It is a pdf file, you have to have Adobe on your computer to view it.

 

[Terri O]

Fisher sometimes get confused for cougars, especially when in their short summer coats. Learn how to avoid mistaken identity. In Wisconsin, a special permit is required to harvest a fisher.


Now I found this statement interesting...I guess I cant see how this could happen between a weasel type critter and a big cat type critter...weird.


OK I have to go out and lock up...and then hit the hay! Looking forward to the warmer temps for sure! Nighties! TerriO

 

[Terri O]

That link comes up as a blank page bl4....

UNPROTECTED SPECIES  Unprotected species include: European starling, English (House) sparrow, coturnix quail, chukar partridge, opossum, porcupine, skunk, weasel, and all other wild mammals not specifically mentioned in the hunting, trapping, and migratory game bird regulations [NR 10.04].  Landowners/occupants are not required to have a hunting or trapping license to shoot or trap these species year-round on their own property if these species are causing damage or nuisance. Agents of the landowner or occupant are required to have a valid hunting and/or trapping license when removing these animals [NR 10.04 Note, NR 12.10(1)(b) & (3)(c)].  Landowners/occupants may solicit an agent to aid in the removal of these animals (see above for agent requirements).

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/documents/nuswlguide.pdf

You are safe.

Good link to have! Thanks!