Long-tailed Weasel

Appearance & Identification

Small, slim furbearers with long bodies and short legs. Brown in summer, turning white (Ermine) in winter in northern PA.

Preferred Habitat

Rock piles, stone walls, and brushy fence rows throughout Warren County.

Seasonal Behavior

Fearless and incredibly high-energy. They have a high metabolism and must hunt almost constantly.

Recommended Tactics

Regional Trapping Sets for Weasel: Utilize "Weasel Boxes" placed along stone walls and rocky fence rows. Use small #0 or #1 longsprings baited with fresh bloody meat or beaver tail. [Watch a Weasel Box setup here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_gg-sE3Nsk)