Also known as: Pine marten, American sable; Pine Marten
Sleek and small (about the size of a house cat), with long, dense brown fur, darker legs, a bushy tail, and a pale, almost white face.
Habitat & Range
Lives in conifer-dominated forests with dense shrubs in western and northern Maine. An agile climber, the marten prefers to den in tree cavities.
Life History
Diet: Marten are primarily carnivorous with a diet that consists of voles, squirrels, birds, and insects, but they also take advantage of fruits, nuts, and berries. Beechnuts are especially favored by marten. Nocturnal/Diurnal: Mostly nocturnal, the marten is more active at night. Reproduction & Family Structure: Breeding takes place June through August, with 7 to 8 months of delayed egg implantation. Young are born in March and April.
Hunting Season
Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31. Hunting: No open season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting American Marten in Maine
American marten in Maine are primarily managed through regulated trapping. The general trapping season runs Nov 2 - Dec 31. Trappers must submit a lower jaw or canine tooth for each marten harvested at fur registration.
When is American Marten hunting season in Maine?
Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31. Hunting: No open season.
What's another name for American Marten?
American Marten is also known as Pine marten, American sable; Pine Marten in Maine.
What is the scientific name of the american marten?
The american marten's scientific name is Martes americana.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31. Hunting: No open season. | Link |
| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | American marten in Maine are primarily managed through regulated trapping. The general trapping season runs Nov 2 - Dec | Link |
