My son called this morning to let me know that he had a Fisher in his yard last night. Everything that I have heard about this elusive animal is that they are nasty, mean and willing to eat your pooch for dinner. If you encounter one in New York State, what should you do? Get our free mobile appAccording to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the fisher is a member of the weasel family with semi-retractable claws on each foot. New York State DEC conducted a study in the Adirondacks.