UNH Fisher Research ProjectFishers have long been the subject of tall tales and misconceptions that have unfairly damaged their reputation. Their population in NH has declined significantly since the early 2000s and has struggled to recover. Join us as wildlife ecologist, photographer, and certified wildlife tracker, Ben Wymer shares research from UNH and NH Fish & Game about the challenges facing these fascinating mustelids. You’ll discover what their mortality study reveals about fisher populations, why habitat connectivity is crucial for their survival, and how conservation efforts can support one of our state’s most intriguing – and most in need of attention – wild neighbors.
Ben Wymer is a wildlife ecologist, wildlife and conservation photographer, and certified
wildlife tracker. His work has taken him across the country: from tracking lynx in the North
Cascades of Washington to studying martens and fishers in California, Minnesota, and New
Hampshire. When he is not working on research projects, he spends his time tracking and camera
trapping wildlife, using DSLR camera traps."
Science Pub is a winter series presented in partnership with
Squam Lakes Conservation Society, Squam Lakes Association, and
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and
Walter’s Basin in Holderness. The talk begins at 6:00 PM, but we encourage you to arrive between 5:00-5:30 PM to enjoy dinner and drinks before the presentation. Seating is limited and registration is required.
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[email protected]Other 2026 Science Pub Dates:February 10th
March 3rd
April 14th
