Lynx Hunting in Russia

Location: St. Petersburg, Karelia
Season dates: November 15 – March 15
Hunting method: Tracking with dogs
Accommodations: Fully equipped hunting lodge
Group size: 1
Price: $6200
An additional day of hunting: $400
Additional trophies: wolf $700, wolverine $1500

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Sergei Shushunov, Lynx Hunt, St. Petersburg
Sergei Shushunov Lynx hunting near St. Petersburg

Eurasian lynx is approximately 20% larger than North American lynx, but behavior and biology are identical. Lynx is one of the most challenging animals to hunt because lynx is very territorial and requires a large area to survive. The territory necessary for the Eurasian lynx to survive varies from 8 sq. mi. in the Western parts of Russia to 170 sq. mi. in Siberia. The population density depends on the food source availability. In European parts of Russia, lynx feed primarily on plentiful hares and birds. 

Sergei Shushunov lynx hunting

Hunting the elusive lynx is very difficult, challenging, and interesting. Lynx can be taken occasionally during the driven hunts for moose and boar. However, the best way to ensure a high probability of success is to use specially-trained dogs. We offer lynx hunts in either European North-West or Southern Siberia. Snow cover is essential for a successful hunt. Otherwise, finding a fresh trail becomes a serious challenge. The best time to hunt lynx is in early winter when the snow cover is not too deep to restrict the movement of the dogs. In late winter, hunters should expect to use snowmobiles and sometimes snowshoes. Once taking a trail, dogs would usually tree a lynx within a few hours. If lynx gets treed in the area inaccessible by snowmobile, snow shows may become useful. Placing a shot is usually easy. Sergei Shushunov & Russian Hunting Agency organizes lynx hunts in Russia’s St. Petersburg, Kirov, and Karelia provinces.