Pacific Marten (Martes caurina) is in the Mustelids family (Mustelidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 987 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): G4G5.
When to photograph Pacific Marten: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pacific Marten
The Pacific marten (Martes caurina) is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. It is found throughout western North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pacific Marten by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 371 | September | Jun–Oct |
| Wyoming | 153 | August | May–Sep |
| Oregon | 146 | August | Jul–Oct |
| California | 110 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Washington | 83 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Idaho | 52 | July | Jun–Oct |
| Montana | 34 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Utah | 20 | July | Jul–Sep |
| South Dakota | 12 | September | Sep–Sep |
| New Mexico | 6 | January | Dec–Jan |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Mustelids)
North American River Otter
American Mink
American Badger
Long-tailed Weasel
Sea Otter
Fisher
American Ermine
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pacific Marten?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from June to October.
Where is Pacific Marten most often seen?
The most observations come from Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon.