What is a Mink?

This is a documentary style video I put together, giving interesting information about the American mink. It compares and contrasts the mink to other members of the weasel family.
A big thanks to Zeus Polecat for allowing me to use some of his amazing ferreting footage! / @zeuspolecat
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[@shinji1264]

This was surprisingly very educational... Thought to myself I'd just watch the first min and ended up watching the whole thing.

[@warmhandswarmheart]

Someone I knew was walking along the creek in my city. He saw what he thought was someone's escaped pet ferret. He chased it and cornered it under a bridge. He carried it home, put it in a cage and took it to the humane society. They looked at it and asked him if he still had all his fingers. Because it wasn't a pet ferret. It was a wild mink. They took it back to where he caught it and released it.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Nice one !

[@sim33009]

Very interesting. I love that whole weasel family.

[@Bishop1104]

The world needs more people like you who care about nature and animals. I wish I was in a position rite now to save as many animals as I can, but I know I will be soon

[@shellfish355]

You sir are a legend

[@alphago9397]

I don't know if anyone has ever mentioned this to you yet, Joseph; but you really remind me of Marty Stouffer and his old program called "Great America". From the depth of your explanations, your apparent passion for the animals, even down to your tone of voice and monologue delivery. It's so good a video series that carries on in a similar spirit as that program. Best of luck to your future videos!

[@notmeanttobe6940]

I have so many of these minks around my house and in the river and creeks surrounding my house. They must be very good at multiplying. LOL

[@paulmichaelson7203]

I love mustelids. I've kept ferrets and truly loved them. I'm dying to get a mink. They're beautiful and amazing creatures and I'm glad you save them from those horrible fur farms. I wish I could save every one. Thanks for your wonderful videos.

[@sierrafowler7598]

Mink are incredible. It's a shame some of them are bred and raised just for their fur. So glad there is someone who rescues them from a cruel fate

[@cccccc8861]

I loved this video. Its just what I needed. Great presentation. Good information. Great Job. Im hoping you will be doing this for a good long time. Thank you.

[@michaelhall7921]

I was fishing for Salmon on a tributary of the Spey and only once saw a mink drop into the water straight below it and it came up with a brown trout! That area is wild. I thought I was very fortunate to have seen that. I notice they are excellent swimmers. On another occasion one went into the water and swam right down thorough some bad white water below me. I followed it down and incredibly it surfaced and swam to the other side of the river. What a swimmer =better than myself an ex diver.

[@TedBackus]

i have lived in Massachusetts for over 40 years, & id never seen a wild mink, or fisher cat, or any of the small predatory mammals. just a few days ago, i was taking my daily walk through the woods near my home. i was walking alongside a stream that runs through western MA, and i saw the unmistakable face of an American Mink poking up at the top of a small waterfall. i tried to catch a video for it , but the second it saw me, it dove under water, and swam very fast to what id guess was its den. Keep in mind, in Massachusetts right now, the temperature goes from 50F, down to -20F, and this Mink was in the water. It couldnt be easy, swimming in below freezing water, fishing for crayfish, but it looked very healthy.

[@bahaman98]

I ended up looking up minks and found an article on you. Happy to subscribe.

[@robertfoote3255]

Very nice joesph. love the mink in the tree chasing the red squirrel. The Jack of All Trades Master of survival That is what I was told, but master of the muskrat is true also! Both are true, love your videos. They are truly facinating creatures. My hat is off to the mink man, thanks...😀

[@wilfdarr]

All the years I lived all over western Canada, seen dozens of muskrats, I've never seen a mink until today, my dog chased a pair down the street and into the bushes, in the middle of a small city in China. I came here to confirm what I thought it must be. Great video.

[@jimhood1202]

Well made video. Good job. Thank you

[@gknee3]

Great informative video. Thanks!

[@jenniferbaker3207]

Gotta say I love this explanation your introduction reminds me of Marty Stouffer from Wild America

[@TheTantanski]

When I heard that they farm these creatures for fur, it made me sick!! great job with saving them as many as you can.

[@stdomingoblues1187]

I love hearing it. Minks r evil

[@MasterVideoStudios]

@@stdomingoblues1187 No they're not

[@am_Nein]

It doesn’t make me sick, but it makes me sad. They are killed for it, right?...

[@am_Nein]

st domingo blues nah.. more like misunderstood

[@nojorooney]

st domingo blues u evil hellhound. No mink are evil, if you think that, get the hell out. Go to hell.

[@mwcdx]

I have personally seen 2 wild mink hunting along the water edge while fishing. I have also seen a wild Wolverine for about 10 seconds while driving over a mountain hwy In New York State. I've been told that they never been seen this far south but I know what I saw. I was about 30 ft away from it while driving and my jaw is still on the ground in disbelief. I know what I saw and it wasn't a small bear. It was a real live wolverine.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

Dude, I once saw a mink run rolling down a hill with a rabbit. Was amazed that the mink which seemed a lot smaller was getting the better of the rabbit because at the time I wasn't sure just what I was witnessing. I felt sorry for the prey animal but never intervened as nature must be left to take her course. Thanks for the informative video, ATB

[@brittasdanceqi]

Thanks for this video! My son and I watched 2 mink on the Weber River this afternoon and I was so enamored with our little mink buddies we saw this afternoon, I decided to look for some videos, I had no idea there was such a thing as Minkenry! Also, very cool you're also in Utah. We're in Ogden.

[@tonyagilbert3491]

Awesome video! Loved seeing some of your past Mink in there :D

[@kenamaro3942]

Informative and entertaining. I really like your vids, watched a number of them.

[@ailurophile4341]

ive never heard of minks until now

[@7777Scion]

"Mink coat" ?

[@lore8512]

Same

[@ghoulbuster1]

me too, I didn't even know there were so many different types of "sausage" shaped creatures

[@tavrosnitram1529]

7777Scion those dont seem to be very popular, i didnt hear the term “mink coat” until i was about 13, then learned about the actual animal only a couple years ago (im currently 21)

[@yennxo]

I've nvr heard of mink or mink coats until I'm 19 lmao

[@gknee3]

They look so cute!

[@swatichauhan7912]

I love that you have such nice thoughts ... God would be happy to see a guy like you existing in this world ..thank you for existing nice person

[@beckylikesushi]

Very well put together video and very educational.

[@mronyourmindagain5016]

Love your passion. Great channel

[@latoiyad8932]

This video is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jeffro8373]

reminds me of Marty Stouffer awesome job Joseph keep them coming!😎

[@lorrainewearmouth8494]

I enjoyed watching these videos you are doing a great service with your mink getting rid of pests

[@tlotlosenai7304]

Never knew weasel hunts rabbits... huh... it sure is fast..

[@wilfdarr]

There's a British field and stream show where they often profile weasel and falcon hunts (rabbits are apparently breading like... rabbits, and so weasels and hawks are used to keep the population in check). Very exciting to watch.

[@justinluv]

Imalways love your videos! Great info, I learned a lot.

[@annabadena74]

Good video lots of information on the Minks and the musket rats.WOW!

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

I just seen a wild mink twice over here at the Maryland/pennsylvania border about a month ago.

[@alainmagera502]

i saw a mink eating a snake

[@dmills3192]

Subbed. I barely remember my grandfather killing a mink when I was a young kid. Seems like it was the only one in the wild ive ever seen since,sadly. Thumbs up 👍 for you and your content.

[@lolimemilyy]

Very informative , great video.

[@mikelights8106]

Very informative, thanks for the video!

[@animulovers3881]

Amazing thanks for the information...

[@paulacarrizo3549]

Impresionante! Buenísimo video👏

[@treelin8897]

Love your videos man

[@marietrini7784]

First time here and first time hearing of Mink animals so this should be interesting 🤔 thanks 😊

[@justinbayola]

awesome lil video

[@H0SANNA]

Did you know Elon Musk is a muskrat? Elongated Muskrat

[@muhaqhussain8437]

Wth.. this comment suppose to be reply!

[@GangeHrolfr]

Those are some very funny looking dogs ..

[@frankobanko4655]

Mink Man is AWESOME at making videos!

[@redriver6541]

Excellent video young man. Your passion shows in the quality of your work. Totally felt like I was watching a mutual of omaha production. Earned a sub from me and I'll be watching more of your work.

[@foodjam9193]

Wow love what you are doing here!

[@southernoklahomafishingand3410]

I did not get the notification... thank you the the entertainment!

[@mrjts1984part2]

great video quality man. nice into

[@donnahimpler6649]

Thank you

[@outandaboutsince1986]

i will say it agian josph very good job😆. why would any one dislike such a educational video 😠

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

Thank you

[@jamirobinson6691]

Joseph Carter the Mink Man what wa the mink attacking at da end of dis improvment

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

a rock squirrel

[@davidgjerseth4060]

Because he keeps saying the jack of all trades quote wrong.

[@demammoet]

@@JosephCartertheMinkMan I agree. You're adding a lot to the conservation of nature in this fallen out of old style of hunting turned pest control. It's is or was common in the Netherlands where I'm from. Where waterways are reinforced with reeds and wood, and musk rats do tremendous damage that will turn all of the Netherlands back into swap too if not careful. They get small dog size here too :D

[@redfaux74]

This is the video I was looking for. Joseph, you are a scholar. This was A+. Very well put together. You wasted no time, no space. I love the attention to specie specialization. Perfect!

[@tokyojapan6734]

Good video!!

[@ProPyroPower]

Mink's are badass!! very well made video with good info,Thumbs up

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

Thanks :-)

[@fernando-sl7qm]

That red mink 😣 one of a kind

[@AbuGrabIt]

Very interesting.

[@cesar201153]

good info

[@luizz_k]

You the best mate.

[@connoradams4974]

great video

[@peachdreams5060]

The mink catching the squirrel on the tree.. True determination !

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

Awesome animals!

[@Hostilenemy]

So, America! Fuck yeah?

[@slipngrip]

Muskrats your game is through 'cause now you have to answer to American mink yeah

[@Tsunamis_Photography]

Good stuff

[@geemac7267]

So that's what it was. I just looked out my window and saw one hopping around. It was pretty funny looking, then it ran a rabbit down and killed it quickly and dragged it off. Wouldn't have guessed anything that moved like that could catch a rabbit.

[@stdomingoblues1187]

Should have went outside and killed it

[@unknownmonster8143]

great vid

[@neilwiddison6529]

I am a new fan of these great little creatures

[@pennykrol1244]

soooooooo cool

[@saltymashedpotatoes]

You're an awesome content creator. Please join *STEEMIT*!

[@nuclear8889]

We love you mink man

[@Savagelobo]

Can he tame any other animals for example a long tailed weasel 1 run faster 2 climbs trees faster 3 good agility 4 good moves in the burrows

[@steliostsax6232]

This guy is minkacist.Murica fuck yeahh!

[@PeUrmeleMantuitorului]

Big like!

[@Optimally_healthy5831]

Thank you for the fun and educational video! Minks are very fascinating to me. I guess if minks are "the jack of all trades and a master at one" the one would be hunting muskrats right? :P. They are so brutal! And cute at the same time.

[@wuzittooya]

They’re so cute 💖💖💖😍

[@evanherrera7182]

dude I have been watching ur vids for a long time and was wondering if u can make a vid with ur most trained mink

[@toxicincpotc2725]

That honey badger was ankle breaking those hyenas

[@priscilaz9897]

Hi, is there a page we can donate, so you keep rescuing minks? Would be cool that you have a page or somewhere we can donate, please let us know, to support your kindness.

[@marcoflores5823]

great job I may say I didn't know much about these animales and because of your work I want muy students yo know what a mink is

[@phillipburns5617]

Mink go after squirrels SOLD!😁😁😁 Sorry squirrel friends I have abandoned my love of squirrels after they went to town and went on a chew fest😮

[@wilfdarr]

We have them in our boat yard: you are not alone.I love them when they're in the trees, not so much when their in the seat cushions.

[@pbny212]

I had no idea mink were so resilient.

[@coolboyjacc2779]

Mink: My sister: HeRe kItTy kItTy Mink: ... AHHHHHAHHHHHHA

[@slipngrip]

What is mink? Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more

[@wilfdarr]

👏 👏

[@deadbodyseena]

Mink is the real OG

[@camaroguy2919]

Rely liked your videos and honesty . Will your training program for the mink work with ferrets.

[@JosephCartertheMinkMan]

I wouldn't know for sure, since I've only tried it with mink.

[@Popsickles1493]

This dude said "Mink are not as quick in the trees as the squirrel but it caught it a second or two later..

[@andrewoveral5235]

Dude just found your vids lobe them

[@hku99]

Sweet

[@DavidKott]

HONEY BAGER DON’T CARE IT WILL GO AFTER A KING COBRA

[@brucelye5640]

David Kott I eat Honey Bager for appetizer

[@stfuplsok]

*BADGER *DOESN'T

[@kuberavendan9031]

That is mongoose

[@am_Nein]

THE GAMING KVR what mongoose?

[@am_Nein]

Bruce Lye .... *savage vibes* has entered the house

[@jeffzaun1841]

I have a question, which I should probably paste on a newer video. How sensitive are mink to loud sounds? Can noise really scare them to death? I flew A6 Intruders from aircraft carriers; we flew low, fast and loud. During exercises where we flew low over Norway the Navy told us not to fly near mink farms because we'd scare the mink to death. This was fine, we mapped them and treated them like enemy missile sites we had to avoid. How real was that danger? Do mink get spooked by loud noises?

[@roninsjourney7560]

Have you done a video on the difference between minks and weasels?

[@zai91b]

I was here because my patronus is a Mink and I had no idea what a Mink is lmaao

[@YunierViada]

I just learned about the Mink and Muskrat. I had no idea they existed until this video. & I had no idea they were also farmed... :/

[@ianmangham4570]

I love mink

[@jinhunterslay1638]

I had to come here from BNA to look up what's a "mink" because I genuinely never heard of such an animal before (and it looks exactly like a weasel)

[@BipolarBear107]

Great vid, helped me immediately ID a critter

[@JordanService]

It's weird but you can see your love of animals in your face. First frame, immediately.

[@JordanService]

It's like the serious expression of super proud Dad!

[@dougls2564]

I have a few acre pond and started raising swans. They are beautiful, fun to watch and I get about $100. each for them. It’s been going well for a few years. But now some mink have been killing my swan babies. Normally I let the parents raise the babies then sell them when they get 10 months or so. They tame up very quickly and can be easily caught. It is much easier for me this way instead of keeping them in cages, that’s tough and smelly. Do you have any recommendations on how to get rid of the minks? Thanks

[@azmystars6809]

i love the weasel family