Lynx hunting in Latvia to be prohibited

Summary

The reason is because there are plans to add the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) to the list of especially protected species.
Hunting rules state lynx are limited game species and VMD needs to calculate the permissible hunting amount every season.
It is also planned to add amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers rules on the list of especially protected species and limited use of especially protected speciesThe goal is to add the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) to the list of especially protected animal species.
Representative of the initiative Jānis Vinters previously said there is no logical, scientific or biological justification for hunting lynx.
The author of the initiative mentioned that Latvia also permits hunters to hunt lynx mothers and lynx kittens, which is strictly prohibited by EU directives.