Canadian Lynx in Banff

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by troutman

He said they ate the meat from the trapped animals too.

If he eats it, then I will STFU. That Lynx had a better life than anything I ate in the grocery store.

I can't even hunt as there is no way I could watch Bambi's mom go down in front of me, but I will happily eat the fruits of my friends' hunting, for the same reason, I feel way better about the life that deer had, and BBS is about the most responsible hunter you'll ever meet. The guy will follow spots of blood through the dark to make sure he doesn't leave anything suffering.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Well, killing and skinning an animal because you enjoy killing and skinning animals is hard to accept as a justification. Because we used to do that or well lots of other people like doing it, too are not very good reasons, either.

Couldn't leave well enough alone huh? Had to call out someone's Father for partaking in something that had a long and rich history, not to mention a vital role in the fabric of this country, to draw attention to how much further advanced you are than most?

You're entitled to your opinion - I'm not even saying it isn't valid. But sometimes picking your spots isn't a bad thing necessarily.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

Couldn't leave well enough alone huh? Had to call out someone's Father for partaking in something that had a long and rich history, not to mention a vital role in the fabric of this country, to draw attention to how much further advanced you are than most?

You're entitled to your opinion - I'm not even saying it isn't valid. But sometimes picking your spots isn't a bad thing necessarily.

Slavery has had a long rich history as well. What, is that off limits? That played a vital role in the USA's rise from nothing to a world leader. Religion has had a long rich history, is that taboo on CP all of a sudden?

I'd say not killing animals for sport is a more advanced stance, so yeah, I guess I'm more advanced.

If troutman's dad ate the meat then I'm not so bothered. I can't tell from his post if his dad ate the meat from this most recent trip, or if he ate the meat when he trapped decades ago. Edited my past post to account for this uncertainty.

[troutman]

They ate the lynx meat - he said it was "like chicken".

[stampsx2]

nm

[Kybosh]

To be honest, I would like to learn how to set traps for game. I think that would be an excellent skill to have.

I used to build little snares when I was a kid, but they pretty much never worked because. . . well, I was a stupid kid.

[icarus]

When I studied zoology at U of C we had a lynx that had died at the zoo from natural causes in for dissection. The paws really are like snowshoes, about the size of a frisbee in total surface area including the fur. The fur is incredibly soft and warm, and the thing is just pure muscle inside. That animal could do serious damage to a person if it was so inclined

[Yasa]

Around the Christina Lake or Suncor mine area, lynx roam the lease roads at night. I almost ran one over.

[WhiteTiger]

They are incredible, beautiful animals.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by WhiteTiger

They are incredible, beautiful animals.

Delicious!

[FlamesAddiction]

I am lucky to have spent a lot of time in remote areas around this country and have seen many animals in the wild.

Back in February I was fortunate to observe both a possum and a bobcat for the 1st time (not together), both being relatively rare. I have seen lynx before, but it's always amazing.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Delicious!

I do like trying 'different' meats than what one tends to get in North America in general, though I never have tried Lynx. The best I've tried in the 'different' category so far would be shark.

[T@T]

Not only is a Lynx a beautiful animal it's also very smart, growing up back east one hung around near my family's summer cottage,at first it use to hiss at me,then it would just cautiously look and by year 2 was almost a pet,Not to the point of petting but would take food,sit on the shore and watch us kids swim..etc. It didn't like to get too close to our dog though.If Rex came out the door it would leave(fortunately for the dog)

Anyone who would kill such a beautiful cat should be shot himself.

[shane_c]

I was lucky enough to see one last year here in NS. I had the dogs out for a walk and we heard some thrashing noise coming from the woods. Then all of a sudden a rabbit came flying out of the bushes into a small clearing and a lynx was hot on its tail and trying to swipe at it. Then they went back into the woods with the lynx only about 2 feet behind. It was less than 100 feet from where we were standing and it was awesome to see.

[Bownesian]

I saw one on the Powderface trail in September a few years back. Crossed the road in front of the car.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by troutman

My dad went on a trapping trip this winter with a guide around Lesser Slave Lake. They snared a few Lynx, and trapped Martens and Fishers.

Originally Posted by T@T

Anyone who would kill such a beautiful cat should be shot himself.

Awkward.

[jayswin]

Ahem, troutman and T&T, when I said "awkward", that was your cue to provide us with an epic internet battle, not to let the thread fall off the first page.

[Yasa]

Now that's awkward.

[jayswin]

It's getting more awkward by the minute.

[GP_Matt]

I went to a fundraiser last night for the Wilmore Society. They are mostly hunters and trappers who have been working the Wilmore Wilderness area for generations. Several of the families originally trapped/lived in Jasper but were relocated north when the park was created. They successfully lobbied the government to protect a million acre parcel of land on the north boundary of Jasper and secure the area for hunting and trapping. Since then the park has become one of the most ecologically sound areas in Alberta and is full of thriving communities of animals that are endangered or threatened elsewhere. You may dislike trappers, but they have protected a huge area and have a far smaller footprint than the forestry, coal and hydrocarbon industries that operate all around the park.