Abstract
Research related to resting-site selection among native Neovison vison (American Mink) populations in North America is scarce. We radio-tracked 35 American Minks from March 2008-September 2011 along the Hudson River, NY, and its tributaries to evaluate restmg-site characteristics and selection. We located 583 resting sites, consisting primarily of boulder piles and riprap along the Hudson River (35.6%) and bank burrows along tributaries (29.0%). Results of logistic regression analysis revealed that the percentage of shoreline cover with woody debris best predicted resting-site selection <10 m from water and shoreline cover was the most important single-parameter model. Shorelines that provide abundant cover may help to conceal American Mink activity while also providing resting sites that are safe from predators.
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