Mink are distributed throughout all of New York State and most of the United States and Canada. They occupy a wide variety of wetland habitat types including streams, rivers, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes and coastlines.

Mar 3, 2023 · It's currently mink trapping season in New York state. The season is open from November 10th until April 7th, with no limit on the number of mink a hunter can harvest. In fact, trapping season is open for many furry animals in New York. SEE ALSO: What Animals Can You Trap in New York?

Jan 3, 2017 · Mink seem to be more common in the southern tier of New York State, so keep an eye out for these adorable buggers on your hikes in that area. Mink were traditionally prized and trapped for their soft, glossy coats.

Jan 4, 2024 · Martens vs Fishers in New York State. Martens and fishers (and even mink) are all New York residents, and their short legs, elongated bodies, and pointy teeth all point to the fact that they share the same family tree.

Aug 5, 2023 · Mink occupy a wide variety of wetland habitats including streams, rivers, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and coastlines. They can be found throughout New York State, most of the United States, and Canada. Their fur is dark brown blending into a slightly lighter shade on their underside.

Beaver, mink, coyote, and skunk in New York City/Long Island (DEC Regions 1 and 2) You can submit images or videos with your sighting. Visit the Furbearers page to read profiles for various species, including physical traits and tips for identifying them.

Sep 10, 2014 · Several members of the family Mustelidae are native to New York State: fisher, marten, two kinds of weasels, river otter, and American mink (Neovison vison). These animals differ in size but otherwise look quite similar to each other, with long, narrow bodies; tiny, rounded ears; dense fur; and well-developed anal glands.

Feb 5, 2019 · Here’s evidence of a mink on the ice of one of the streams within Allegany State Park, photo by T. LeBlanc This is the track of a long-tailed weasel also seen within Allegany State Park. Fun fact: long-tailed weasels have a very high rate of metabolism and they eat about 40% of their body weight per day! photo by Thomas LeBlanc

Minks are common residents of the water courses of the Adirondack Park, especially lakes, rivers, and the larger streams. Minks dig burrows or use those of other mammals such as muskrats.

Defined as a Game species by New York State law, and there are open seasons set when the species may be legally hunted or trapped.