Lynx

The lynx is a very discreet and cautious animal, being the largest representative of the felidae in the European forests. Its area in Romania is in the Carpathian Mountains, in woodlands, preferably in the rocky zones, with difficult access, situated at altitudes of 700 to 1600 meters.

Romania holds 140 gold medals, with peaks represented by a trophy of 173,37 CIC points in fur and 28,05 CIC points for the skull. Romania has a lynx population of about 2000 specimens.

The average of the adult weight is about 30 kg, but it may also reach even 50 kg.

Hunting method: by beat, still and stalking hunting with dogs.
Recommended gun caliber for the lynx hunting are the light calibres: 6.5 mm - 7 mm.

The lynx is a very cautious and vigilant animal, with very well developed senses, thus trying the hunter's patience and skills.

The most important trophies from Romania are a fur of 173,37 CIC points and a skull of 28,05 CIC points.

The hunting methods are still hunt and driven hunt.