Tubes with a tasty treat inside will help wildlife managers keep track of the American marten in Wisconsin.
They’re a state-endangered species and are found in only a few northern counties.
They have short legs and long bodies that help them navigate deep snow.
The DNR along with the Forest Service and UW-Madison are collecting data to better understand the population.
They’ve put out ‘hair snares’.
Martens entering the tube to get a treat will pass a brush that collects some hair, which is taken to a lab to be analyzed.
You may see the hair snares attached to a log or a leaning tree.
The research will help gather information on where American martens are living, how many there are, and how they’re doing.
