As a trapper I don’t get why some trappers would not want the marten. I happen to believe the biologist research and fully support the reintroduction of marten. They eat small rodents and eat raspberries and beech. They are not known to be the predator that some say.We pay these biologists. Let them do their research.
For me, it is not a matter of not wanting marten.
It's not wanting the trapping restrictions that would be introduced
along with the stocking of marten.
For instance, in New York State's northern zone,
whether it is suitable Adirondack marten habitat or not,
trappers are prohibited from using body grips
with bait & lure once the marten season closes which
also eliminates land sets for mink and raccoon.
Besides, I doubt PA has very much realistically suitable habitat
where marten populations could survive, multiply, and expand.
PA would no doubt get their marten stock from New York State but yet we are still
saddled with a short, limited, early trapping season and tiny bag limit.
If we can afford to give away marten to PA,
New York State can sustain a more liberal
marten trapping season,
so there is that also.
w