A licensed lynx hunt is set to begin in Gävleborg, Sweden, on March 1, 2026, according to local media reports. The hunt, which will continue throughout March, has drawn attention from environmental groups concerned about the species' long-term survival. In Gävleborg specifically, reports indicate that 20 lynx individuals may be hunted, with a maximum of seven adult females among them.
The hunt will be canceled early if these quotas are reached. Markus Boberg is mentioned in connection with the story, though his specific role is not detailed in available sources. Nationally, the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation has reportedly appealed decisions in eleven counties, warning that this year's licensed hunt of 153 lynx—nearly double last year's number—could threaten the species' survival.
The environmental organization has raised alarms about the record-sized hunt's potential impact on lynx populations.