Rat poison is widespread in New Hampshire’s carnivores. Some want it banned.

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 2,163

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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It’s not easy to spot a fisher. The nocturnal species, with its long, brown-furred body, rounded ears, and short snout, prefers to live a solitary life in dense forest. But sometimes, New Hampshire researchers manage to catch one on a hidden game camera as it inspects a spot on the ground, perks up to scan the forest floor for prey, or runs, with an awkward, loping gait, through the trees.

Scientists are staking out these …

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