If you
observe a rare carnivore (wolverine, fisher, or lynx) or its tracks,
please call Wild Things Unlimited at 406-522-9825 to report your
observation, or report by mail to P.O. Box 1522, Bozeman, MT 59771,
or e-mail at wtu@mcn.net. Click Here to print our Observation Report Form
Rare
Carnivore Observation Report Form
Date
_________
Time ___________
Location
________________________________________________________________
Elevation
_______________
Species
__________________
Number of
individuals ________
Sighting____
Tracks_____
Track
Measurements
Length__________
Width_________
Straddle_________
Track
Pattern
Alternating_____ Two-print_____
Three-print______ Four-print_____
Habitat
dense
forest_____ open forest_____ riparian_____
meadow_____
alpine_____
other_______________________
Caution:
There is potential for the tracks of each species of rare carnivore
described in this guide (wolverine, fisher, lynx) to be confused
with tracks of one or more similar species. The most challenging
differentiations are: wolverine-wolf, fisher-marten, and
lynx-mountain lion; when examining tracks from these animals, you
will need to use all available clues and make careful measurements
in order to make positive identifications.
