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Lynx canadensis |
July: The lynx continues hunting, providing for itself and its young.
Virtually harmless. Avoids human contact. Hunted in Canada and northern US states. Fur used for warm clothing and accessories. Meat consumed in traditional North American indigenous cuisine.
Prefers coniferous forests and swampy areas. Main diet – snowshoe hare and small rodents. Active at dusk and night.
Hunting using traps and snares Still hunting during active seasons Use of firearms and bows
Best hunting time is late fall and winter. Track movement by footprints in snow. Be prepared for long waits in ambush.
Quick butchering and cooling of meat. Fur should be cleaned and dried carefully. Small quantity of meat but tender and nutritious. Meat is not considered food product.
Back: Frying, stewing
Thigh: Roasting, stew
Shoulder: Braising, roast
Thigh: Roasting, stew
Shoulder: Braising, roast
Stewed Canadian Lynx with Mushrooms (Slow braising)
Tender meat with rich forest aroma
Tender meat with rich forest aroma
1. Cut meat into cubes and brown until golden.
2. Add onion, mushrooms, sour cream, and braise for 2 hours over low heat.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
2. Add onion, mushrooms, sour cream, and braise for 2 hours over low heat.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
Roasted Canadian Lynx with Herbs (Roasting)
Aromatic and juicy meat
Aromatic and juicy meat
1. Rub meat with garlic, thyme, and salt.
2. Roast at 180°C for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally.
3. Serve with grilled vegetables.
2. Roast at 180°C for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally.
3. Serve with grilled vegetables.