Alaska Martens: Trapping Regulations, Habitat, Diet, And Conservation
Martens, valued for their prized fur, are found throughout Alaska. Trapping regulations govern the harvest, with seasons and methods strictly enforced to ensure sustainability. Trappers employ live traps, snares, and bodygrip traps to capture these elusive animals. Martens prefer habitats with dense forests, abundant canopy cover, and access to prey. Their diet consists primarily of…