Otters?

[Sinclair]

We definitely have them in South Wolfeboro Bay. They use our boathouse as a public convenience...

[Dickie B from HB]

Are mink relatively new to the lakes region area, say in the last 50 years?
The reason I ask is that I lived at the lake (south shore for over twenty years until 1963). During that time no one that I knew had ever seen a mink. So I was wondering if they are an invasive species.
I have seen a number of posts recently on Facebook about mink on the islands and shores of lake Wiini.

[kawishiwi]

Originally Posted by Dickie B from HB

Are mink relatively new to the lakes region area, say in the last 50 years?
The reason I ask is that I lived at the lake (south shore for over twenty years until 1963). During that time no one that I knew had ever seen a mink. So I was wondering if they are an invasive species.
I have seen a number of posts recently on Facebook about mink on the islands and shores of lake Wiini.

Pretty sure mink are native. 50 yrs ago there was a lot of wildlife, all over the country, that were at a low ebb. Hunting/trapping, land clearing, pollution, etc. Would think over trapping would be a likely reason you didnt see them back in the day.