Dear Trapper,
This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the help of marten trappers, FWP biologists will collect DNA from tissue samples and evaluate the distribution of marten species and potential hybrids within the state. This is entirely voluntary on your part, but we appreciate your participation.
Option 1: Collect and submit your own muscle tissue sample:
Option 2: Submit a tissue sample when you bring your marten to FWP to get tagged:
Roughly a century ago, marten across North America were divided into two species (Pacific marten & American marten), whose ranges met in Montana. However, after evidence of hybridization was observed in Montana pelts in 1953, they were generally lumped into consideration as one species. The idea of two species has reemerged with new genetic approaches to evaluating relatedness among marten range wide. With the help of marten trappers, FWP biologists would like to evaluate the distribution of marten species and potential hybrids within Montana.
Thank you in advance for participating. If you have any questions, please contact your local FWP furbearer specialist.
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