Lynx avoidance [PDF] - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Reducing Mortality and Injuriesto Incidentally Captured LynxAll trappers need to carry a catchpole to allow saferelease of any unintended animal captures. Careshould be taken to approach any trapped animalsslowly to avoid their excessive movement. A trappedlynx will allow the catchpole loop to be placed overits head, but it can be expected to react when the loopis tightened. Tighten the catchpole loop onlysufficiently to hold the lynx securely withoutpreventing its ability to breathe. It is important tokeep the head of the lynx pinned to the ground so thatB. Giddings, Montana FWPUse a catchpole to release any lynx taken incidental to harvestsof other furbearers. Tighten the catchpole loop sufficiently toimmobilize the lynx without cutting off its air supply. Then quicklyremove the trap and release the catchpole loop.17