Ontario Lynx and Bobcat

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I can't seem to find anything in the regs about these cats.

Is it legal to hunt bobcat and lynx in Ontario?

Anyone know?

Help appreciated.
 
You need a trapping licence to take bobcat and lynx in Ontario, they are classified as "furbearers" not "game" animals.
 
I didn't mention that in this particular case, said cat is causing destruction to private property.

Spoke directly with the MNR and the cats CAN be taken under the destruction to property act.

Time for some kitty hunting. :D
 
44fordy said:
I didn't mention that in this particular case, said cat is causing destruction to private property.

Spoke directly with the MNR and the cats CAN be taken under the destruction to property act.

Time for some kitty hunting. :D
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Out of curiosity what kind of destruction is it causing? Digging holes? Getting through chicken wire after some animals?
 
the spank said:
Out of curiosity what kind of destruction is it causing? Digging holes? Getting through chicken wire after some animals?
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They have a duck pond with geese, ducks, guinea hens etc. (Fenced)

Population has depleted from 43 to 17...

Now, in fairness.. there are lots of foxes in the area as well. And the likelihood of me seeing this cat are EXTREMELY thin. Buuuttt if I'm bow hunting and the thing happens to pop out.. I wondered the legality of me smacking it. ')
 
Interesting, can’t say I’ve heard of lynx or bobcat raiding the hen house before but if it’s easy pickings I don’t see why not? I’m more likely to suspect they have a whole host of uninvited guests based on their losses. Critters like fox, raccoons, skunks and especially owls. Nothing for an owl to swoop in after dark for an easy fowl dinner. We used to see them sitting atop the support poles of the flight pen netting now and again at my buddies pheasant farm trying to get a pheasant meal.
 
44fordy said:
I didn't mention that in this particular case, said cat is causing destruction to private property.

Spoke directly with the MNR and the cats CAN be taken under the destruction to property act.

Time for some kitty hunting. :D
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NOT "hunting"... rather, "control..."

You better be able to produce evidence of both; the damage AND that the damage is being caused by "that" animal... you will have to produce it on request, so take some good quality photos, showing the damage, the animals egress, and preferrably tracks leading "into/out of" the scene.

I say this because those clauses in the "destruction of property by wildlife" sections have been badly abused and have been contested.
 
hoytcanon said:
NOT "hunting"... rather, "control..."

You better be able to produce evidence of both; the damage AND that the damage is being caused by "that" animal... you will have to produce it on request, so take some good quality photos, showing the damage, the animals egress, and preferrably tracks leading "into/out of" the scene.

I say this because those clauses in the "destruction of property by wildlife" sections have been badly abused and have been contested.
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That or the three S’s.....and don’t post it on social media!!! Best bet though is find a local trapper to solve the problem.
 
44fordy said:
They have a duck pond with geese, ducks, guinea hens etc. (Fenced)

Population has depleted from 43 to 17...

Now, in fairness.. there are lots of foxes in the area as well. And the likelihood of me seeing this cat are EXTREMELY thin. Buuuttt if I'm bow hunting and the thing happens to pop out.. I wondered the legality of me smacking it. ')
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If this is just some random person with some acreage and a few "pets" as I would call them, or the critters "needing protection" are just for some kind of personal use or enjoyment then you had better have some documented evidence of some sort to prove the "destruction" they are causing. If this is the case you are best to find a local trapper to assist.

However, if the animals "needing protection" are part of an agricultural business the animals would be considered livestock and would be owned for the purpose of income for your livelihood. You have the right to protect that. The cats would then be considered a predator and you have every right to eradicate them if they are in a reasonable proximity to your livestock penning, pasture or buildings. If this is the case follow the three S's as spank says. Do NOT get the bright idea of taking the cat to the taxidermist.
 
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As mentioned above, if you have crop or livestock damage, best bet is to call MNR and have them come in and assess. We have often received cull deer tags after they verified the damage and what we had done to mitigate it. Any other way and you are looking for trouble in my opinion if you personally hunt it. Barring the above, why not let your local trapper have a go?
 
the spank said:
Interesting, can’t say I’ve heard of lynx or bobcat raiding the hen house before but if it’s easy pickings I don’t see why not? I’m more likely to suspect they have a whole host of uninvited guests based on their losses. Critters like fox, raccoons, skunks and especially owls. Nothing for an owl to swoop in after dark for an easy fowl dinner. We used to see them sitting atop the support poles of the flight pen netting now and again at my buddies pheasant farm trying to get a pheasant meal.
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Or hawks and falcons. Had a coworker who cultivated an impressive collection of songbirds and various others that would regularly visit his property and feeders. There was rarely a moment of silence. Birds all day, the swamp all night. This included rabbits and free range chickens. Then he went to Arizona for a week and came back to silence. Walked the yard and was finding feathers and pieces here and there, then noticed a big hawk perched on his barn pole.
 
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