BY WCCO STAFF
MINNEAPOLIS –There’s a change to Minnesota trapping rules, with hopes to protect rare Canada lynx from getting caught in traps intended for other animals.
The consent decree resolves an action brought by the Center for Biological Diversity in 2020 related to lynx protections.
Experts estimate there are from 50 to 300 Lynx in the state right now.
“We will move forward with implementing the agreed-upon changes and believe these steps will further reduce the already low accidental mortality of lynx from trapping,” John Erb, DNR research biologist, said.
The lynx are found mostly in the northern regions of Minnesota, concentrated around the Arrowhead region.
“Because they’re so rare, we’re concerned about any threats to the species,” said Collette Adkins, from the Center for Biological Diveristy.
Changing habitat and snow conditions are some of the bigger, long-term concerns for the population of the lynx in…
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