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Tug Hill Commission to Host First in Series of Four
Upcoming Virtual ‘Winter Wildlife Webinars’ on January 16
Published: December 26, 2023
at 09:30 a.m.
By: Press Release from Tug Hill Commission
Winter Wildlife Webinar Series, Part 1: Fisher –
January 16, 2024
WATERTOWN, NEW
YORK – The Tug Hill Commission will host the first of four virtual Winter
Wildlife Webinars on Tuesday, January 16, 2024
at 6 p.m. This first webinar will spotlight the fisher, in collaboration
with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), to deliver a
comprehensive exploration of fisher populations on Tug Hill. Join us
virtually as DEC staff biologist Tim Pyszczynski
presents findings from a recent survival and reproduction study, shedding
light on the unique dynamics of fisher populations on both Tug Hill and in
the Adirondacks. Topics will include the historical presence of fisher on
Tug Hill, range distribution, general fisher ecology, historic and emerging
threats to fisher populations, and interactions with species such as marten
and beaver. Registration is required and available at tinyurl.com/TugHillFisher.
Tim Pyszczynski graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
wildlife management from SUNY Cobleskill in 2012 and has been employed by
the DEC Bureau of Wildlife for almost ten years, seven as a regional
furbearer biologist. Apart from the DEC, he has worked as a wildlife technician
in various locations across the country for other universities, state
agencies, and consulting companies. In these positions, he collected data
with various methods, on many different game and non-game species.
Subsequent
webinars will tentatively feature the river otter, bobcat, and the diverse
bird species that rely on Tug Hill throughout the year. Stay tuned for more
information as we continue to explore and celebrate the rich wildlife
diversity of the Tug Hill region.
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The New York
State Tug Hill Commission is a non-regulatory state agency charged with
helping local governments, organizations, and citizens shape the future of
the region, especially its environment and economy. The commission uses a
grassroots approach to build local capacity and provide technical
assistance in land use planning, community development, and natural
resource management.
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