Lynx

[pipe-it]

I saw a lynx while deer hunting in region 8 a few weeks ago
i am going to back to the area with a 22 and try call it in
i am wondering a lynxs area range would he b long gone by now or mabey still in the area idk
anyone had success with calling cats or know about would like to know
ill gets pics if i manage 1

[Mr. Dean]

I had a Bobber come to a call and I know of others that have taken Lynx using them.
Giver a whirl and update us.

[KB90]

I called in and killed my first lynx with a rabbit distress call, shot it with a 22, shot distance was the width of a logging road.

They are very curious, if one comes in don't rush the shot, they aren't usually quick to run. Also be very still and watch carefully, they don't come running in, they sneak in and will sit and watch you from under/behind a tree.

[trapperRick]

Try going down around Barton Lake area on the side roads off the A road I was there hunting this fall for a few days and I saw 3 of them

[yamadirt 426]

I'd like to try this as well this year. I've heard but don't know for sure , to put a stick in the ground with a string and feather on it blowing around in the wind . They are curious. Can't hurt to try it while calling

[Wild one]

Carry a bobcat tag as well

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Carry a bobcat tag as well


And a cougar tag too.

SSS

[BearStump]

we saw a whack of em up in 5-2 a couple weeks ago. saw the same ones in the same spots almost daily. I'm no pro but I would think that they'll hang around the same couple sq. kms if the food is there. we were in an area that was completely infested with rabbits and grouse. thus the high numbers of Lynx.
Did you see alot of rabbit tracks in the snow? If you did, theres a good chance you'll see your cat again. spend the $8 on a tag and maybe get lucky.

[250 sav]

When I worked in forestry I would see tracks in the winter in an area for several weeks.

[adamgarbett]

I wanna try this as well. I have a road I call rabbit alley. In a 2km stretch of road I usually see 10-20 rabbits in the early fall. Hoping this is still the same case this time of year.

Happy hunting everyone and remember to always look behind you when calling ;)

Adam

[~T-BONE~]

Cheap insurance, buy the tag. I did for bobcat and it payed off!

[BlacktailStalker]

A piece of tinfoil or small stove burner insert on a piece of string from a branch gets their attention too. They love duck carcasses apparently... Woodpecker in distress call is a good one, they catch the occasional pileated woodpecker.

[pipe-it]

Ok thats some good advise that i will try
also there was a scrape in the area with a urine spray across the snow
i suspect its a territory thing but mabey for lureing a mate
or just takin a piss idk gonn b there before first light and stay till dark
How much should a guy move or should i stay in one spot
i was thinkin stay and call cple hrs then move 1/2 click try again
also gonna tag up on all cats

[cameron0518]

Once spent 40 minutes with a male and female lynx in the middle of a logging road. They were in heat, calling back and forth. what a sound they make. I ended up sitting literally right beside the male, with only inches between us. Had a crappy film camera but took pics of the whole thing including the top of its head to prove it. Best hunting experience ever.

[pipe-it]

Thats a cool story cameron0518 u have pics still? Post some i think would b awsome

[604redneck]

u just gotta be patient and still but a male has a good size home range but not ridiculous if u see him he will be back there at some point find an area with lots of rabbits!

[BlacktailStalker]

Drive the roads after a fresh snow and set up where you find the freshest track leaving the road.

[Deeboe]

Got this guy on my trail cam this year...
Good luck, hope you get em!
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z359/Deebbo/PRMS0279.jpg

[ARC]

Keep us informed on how you make out. I finally called in my first cat (bobcat) after 3-4 years of trying. I am going to concentrate on lynx next.

[pipe-it]

Ok fresh snow up high
heading out in morning got a call and camo
all taged up with cat tags
only thought is if a coyote comes in do i whack it or let it walk for fear to spook the cat?
Or shoot the yote hide it and try again
afraid ill give away position

[Brew]

Good luck tomorrow. There are podcast on the Internet that give great info on calling bobcat. It might help you out. They say that 40min to an hour max per stand. Hope to see some pictures of a dead cat soon.
http://podbay.fm/show/303304389/e/1252879438?autostart=1

[604redneck]

if u see a coyote shoot it and move a few hundred yards btw cats love birds....woodpecker in distress:mrgreen:

[pipe-it]

Thanks for help people
i looked for woodpecker call but couldnt find
will have make mouse sqeek and distress rabit work
Should turn up a yote at the least i think

[yamadirt 426]

Is it legal to use a live rabbit ? I raise some big Flemish I could tie down and blow a call.

[BlacktailStalker]

Lol that's awesome Yama... There might be a stipulation with the live part of it but a dead one on a string might be fine ?

[Camp Cook]

You sure it was a lynx and not a bobcat you saw?

I was unaware of lynx residing in region 8 but I have seen my fair share of bobcats in that region.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

You sure it was a lynx and not a bobcat you saw?

I was unaware of lynx residing in region 8 but I have seen my fair share of bobcats in that region.


Lots of lynx in places in Reg 8

[pipe-it]

Well sorry to say no luck yesterdayI walked and called all day
Had the place to myself too didnt even hear a vehicle go by from the road till 4.30 pm
Sun was shinning not to much wind fresh snow
At one point while calling had heard a noise behind me
Afyer a few more calling spurts and no movement i had to go look
I found coyote track coming in from behind then stop turn around and gone
He must of saw me first and bolted
I never did see it though but tracks were not there before
Couldnt find any cat tracks also
Ithink the lynx has moved on
I did see lots of deer tracks must been from night before
I think ill go back on weekend with crossbow
Appriciate allthe help and addvise folks/ thanks

[houndogger]

Locate fresh tracks then set up your caller. Make sure the wind is in your favor.

[finngun]

I saw a lynx while deer hunting in region 8 a few weeks ago
i am going to back to the area with a 22 and try call it in
i am wondering a lynxs area range would he b long gone by now or mabey still in the area idk
anyone had success with calling cats or know about would like to know
ill gets pics if i manage 1

i have seen only 1 lynx in wild.. and that was so huge cat,,,i don't even think to :-Dshoot it with 22 unless it is really close,like up on the tree..-head shot-
just regular house cat is tuff bagger to kill... never mind cat like big lynx..

[Mr. Dean]

We kill cougars w/ .22's....

[finngun]

yes mr dean... but BIG but do you really want give cougar body shot 22lr ...lets say 50 m ? and hope that cat will drop dead ... legally correct..how about ethicly correct?:confused:

[Brew]

If your going to take coyote as well while your hunting set up with the wind at your back. Coyotes will always come from the downwind side. I have also read that the cats don't use their noses as much to assess danger. They use their site and ears

[pipe-it]

Ok yes and about 22 gave it some thought while going out in the bush with it wondering what i was gonna do if a cougar did show up
so i packed a 12 ga on back
after fumbling with 2 guns i think ill just bring my 243 and reajust fir some 55 grain rounds and will only need 1 gun lol
should b more ethical also
once again thanks for advise
and i cant find a woodpecker call anywhere
i will b in reg 8 again on sun
mabey i can find something
and yes it was diwn wind where he came in

[Jetboat]

I used a .243 on lynx...once. Even though it was a neck shot, it made a BIG hole. I'll stick with a .22Mag (or.22LR) for cats and use my .223 & .243's for coyotes and wolf.

[Camp Cook]

My Foxpro FX3 has a woodpecker in distress call on it I also have their injured woodpecker decoy.