Lynx Hunts

Hunting Lynx

The Eurasian Lynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, and Bobcat are the four species of the feline genus Lynx. Some other feline species, most notably the Trans-Saharan African Caracal, may sometimes be wrongly called "Lynx." Although there are open seasons for shooting and capturing the three other species, the Iberian lynx is gravely endangered. Here you may learn more about hunting for the native North American Canadian Lynx as well as the Eurasian Lynx, which can be found in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Russia. British Columbia offers the most opportunities for Canadian Lynx hunting.

The lynx is an intelligent animal that is difficult to hunt. The Eurasian lynx is bigger and has a more diversified diet and isn't any easier to track. Canadian lynx may occasionally be drawn by calling, with the “snowshoe hare in distress” call being the preferred choice. You may hunt lynx with a pack of hounds. To begin this hunt, the hunters must locate an animal's trail. Because lynx and other felines share a habitat, accurate track identification is crucial. The hounds are let loose when the track is located, and the chase starts. The hunters will have to exert a lot of effort because a lynx can flee just as far and over just as challenging terrain as any other prey. However, harvesting is relatively easy once you've reached the area where the hounds keep the cat at bay, if you can manage your exhaustion and excitement.

British Colombia Lynx Hunts

One of the largest lynx species in North America is the Canadian lynx. A fully grown tom can weigh up to 45 lbs. The only Canadian jurisdiction that permits the sport hunting of these majestic cats is British Columbia. The snowshoe hare, the lynx's primary food source, is abundant in British Columbia. As a result, hunters have recently had an exceptionally high number of mature lynx opportunities. All hunts are fully guided by knowledgeable guides using high-quality 1-1 or 2-1 equipment. Depending on the hunting conditions, hounds and calling from a stand are used for trailing. Each day will end with home-cooked meals and lodging in cabins or lodges.

Lynxes are regarded as both hunting animals and fur-bearing animals in British Columbia. Although lynx are usually harvested by trappers, there is a hunting season for lynx in most of British Columbia. Neither the Lower Mainland nor Vancouver Island have many lynx. The majority of the hunting and trapping seasons fall during the winter, right when the fur is at its best. A tiny but dedicated group of hunters utilize hounds for hunting Canada lynx, cougars, and bobcats in the southern interior.

Alaska Lynx Hunts

The only native wild cat species in Alaska is the lynx. Except for the Aleutian Islands, Kodiak Island, islands in the Bering Sea, and some of the Prince William Sound islands, the lynx may be found throughout most of northern North America. It is also abundant in Alaska. In a large portion of Alaska, lynx populations have been robust. Therefore, they have been active. Snowshoe hares, the main food item for lynx, are responsible for this population boom. The number of hares peaks and then plummets roughly every ten years. Although they lag by one or two years, lynx populations go through the same cycle as hares.

According to the Alaska Board of Game:Lynx in the contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) are designated as a distinct population segment (DPS) and are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2000. Different from the Lower 48, lynx populations are present across mainland Alaska but are absent from the Aleutian Islands, Kodiak archipelago, the islands of the Bering Sea, and some islands of Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska.  They inhabit much of Alaska’s forested terrain and use a significant variety of habitats, including hardwood and spruce forests, and both subalpine and successional communities.  The best lynx habitat in Alaska occurs where fires or other factors create and maintain a mixture of vegetation types with an abundance of early successional growth because this provides the best habitat for their preferred prey, the snowshoe rabbit.

“In spring 1992, the Alaska Board of Game adopted a lynx harvest tracking strategy in Southcentral game management units with framework trapping seasons of November 10 through the last day of February. The board delegated authority to the department to adjust season dates within this framework to track population cycles. In March 2005, the board determined lynx hunting seasons, but not bag limits would be included as part of the lynx tracking harvest strategy. In March 2009, the board established a permanent hunting and trapping season of November 10 through the last day of February.

Eastern Europe Lynx Hunts

Northern and central Asia, as well as northern and eastern Europe, are the natural habitats of the medium-sized Eurasian lynx. With males weighing between 18 and 45 kg (40 and 99 lb.) and females between 8 and 21 kilograms (18 - 46 lb.)., it is the largest species of lynx. The Eurasian lynx has a relatively short, reddish, or brown coat in the summer. In the winter, a much thicker coat of silky fur that ranges in color from silver-grey to greyish-brown takes its place. Black dots are almost usually present as markings on the fur. Although hares are the primary prey, lynxes are powerful ambush predators and have been known to catch prey many times their size, including adult reindeer weighing at least 150 kg (330 lb.).

In some areas of their range, roe deer can replace other animals as this cat species' primary prey. Most of the year, lynxes are solitary, active at night, and restricted to mountainous or coniferous forest regions with abundant cover. It is difficult to hunt them since they are difficult to see and hear well, and they want to avoid people at all costs.

The Medvedev Taiga National Park is located in Siberia, a northern part of Asia. With its icy valleys, mountains, and unpredictable weather, the Taiga, which is remote from civilization and challenging for hunters, adventurers, and scientists alike, will test your navigation and tracking skills. The Siberian mainland is home to healthy numbers of brown bears, moose, reindeer, lynx, and the mysterious musk deer, so hunters seeking a diversity of game won't be let down.