Over 70 mink must be killed to make one full-length coat. Like all the weasel family, they have a foul smelling musk, which they use to defend themselves or mark their territory. Mink are small and very clever, helping to keep our shores and wetlands clean of grubs and bugs. As playful as kittens, and family oriented, going about their lives with real skill and determination.

Fisher is one of the largest members of the weasel family, it is not often seen in the bush, but it is there, going about its life as it is meant to. Its reputation as a killer is greatly exaggerated, however, it is one of the few animals that can kill a porcupine, humans took advantage of this ability and introduced the fisher into areas where they felt the porcupine was causing a problem. Unfortunately, places where cottagers let their cats run free. Of course, the cats then became a link in the food-chain. KEEP YOUR CAT INSIDE. In a standoff between a fisher and a red fox near the sanctuary, the fox won.

Martens are so stealthy they are rarely seen. During the winter they often tunnel beneath the snow hunting bunnies.

Otters are the largest members of the weasel family. They are very curious creatures with endless enthusiasm. They play tag and dive for pebbles, even slide down slippery slopes. Lakes and rivers usually receive Otter families in August when the families move from their remote beaver ponds and backwaters where the young are raised.