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A trapper reported that a lynx was killed in his conibear trap set for fisher and marten. The trap was deemed legal by ME game wardens who responded and the trapper was not cited.

A 21-pound female lynx was caught in a foothold trap intended for coyotes. The lynx was treated for a foot injury, tagged and released on-site.

A 27-pound male lynx was treated and released after being caught in a leghold trap.

A 23-lb male lynx was treated, tagged and released after being caught in a foothold trap.

A trapper contacted a game warden to report the capture of a lynx in a trap he had set for coyotes. Because he did not follow proper protocol to contact authorities before releasing the animal, no statistics could be gathered.

A 22-lb male lynx was treated and released after being caught in a leghold trap.

A 20-lb male lynx was caught in a foot-hold trap. Taken to a vet for minor injuries, returned and released.

A 25-lb male lynx was accidentally caught in a leg-hold trap. Because the animal had minor lacerations, he was taken to a vet and treated. The lynx was then tagged and returned to the trapping site and released.

A 25-lb male lynx was treated, tagged and released after he was inadvertently caught in a leg-hold trap.

A 23-lb male lynx was treated, tagged and released on-site after being inadvertently trapped in a foot-hold trap.