Fishers cats
About Fishers The fisher (Martes pennanti) is the second largest member of the weasel family found in Massachusetts; only the river otter is larger. Although many people call them “fisher cats,” the name is inappropriate. They are neither members of the feline family, nor do they catch fish. Except during their brief mating season, fishers are solitary creatures and are active during night and day throughout the year. Identification As with other members of the weasel family, fishers have a...