IF&W Response to Lynx In Traps
Although Maine’s trapping regulations have been modified to reduce the chance that a lynx will be caught in a trap, accidental catches still occur. When a lynx is caught, IFW wildlife biologists and Game Wardens work closely to:
- Enforce Maine trapping regulations
- Investigate all accidental catches of lynx in traps
- Assist trappers with the release of lynx from traps
- Assess lynx for injuries based on written criteria developed with a veterinarian
- Determine when a lynx needs veterinarian care and seek treatment
- Document take of lynx and provide report to US Fish and Wildlife Service
When a lynx is caught, IFW wildlife biologists and Game Wardens document how the animal was captured, assess the lynx for any injuries that it may have incurred, assist with releasing the lynx, and check compliance with state trapping regulations.
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