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Hunter captures bear in fifty years in Belarus, now seeks lynx.

Denis Klimets asserts that hunting is not a leisure activity for him, but rather a job, emphasizing the importance of treating nature and the animal with respect.

Hunter bags bear after half a century in Belarus, now sets sights on lynx capture
Hunter bags bear after half a century in Belarus, now sets sights on lynx capture

Hunter captures bear in fifty years in Belarus, now seeks lynx.

In the heart of Belarus, Denis Klimets, an engineer for hunting management in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, continues his work. Known for his historic bear hunt in 2013, which marked the first legal bear kill in the sovereign history of Belarus, Klimets now has his sights set on a lynx hunt this fall.

Bear and lynx hunting have been legally permitted in Belarus since 2024, following an increase in the numbers of these animals in recent years. The auctions for hunting permits are open to all hunters with at least three years of experience.

For Klimets, hunting is not just a pastime but a profession. He organizes hunts, including logistics and understanding animal biology. Klimets mentioned that if he couldn't bag a bear in Belarus, he would have gone for it in Russia.

The minimum permit cost for Belarusian and EAEU citizens is Br500, while for citizens of other foreign states, it is Br1000. Around 20 bears are planned for removal, with that many permits to be sold this year.

Klimets' father instilled in him a deep respect for nature, and it was through his father, who was also a hunter, that Klimets entered the hunting sphere. His trophy was an elderly female bear that was not involved in breeding.

While there is no publicly available information about a specific lynx hunt auction planned by Klimets, regular auctions for rare species like lynx, bears, and wolves do take place in Belarus. These are usually organized by state forestry bodies or the Environmental Ministry, not individual persons.

For detailed information about a potential lynx hunt auction by Denis Klimets, further research in Belarusian sources would be necessary. If you have specific sources or events in mind, please provide more details so I can conduct a targeted search.

Alternatively, I can provide general information about the hunting practices and lynx hunting in Belarus – just let me know if that's of interest!

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