Title of the project
participation of Lithuanian hunters in large carnivore survey
Description
To examine data on large carnivore distribution/population size collected by hunters and researchers, in doing so to compare the accuracy of data on animal sightings and that on tracks. This could then be used to draw up species management plans
collection of hunters’ data on lynx, wolf, bear and jackal sightings
Results
population estimates over time were developed
Location
| Country | Lithuania |
| Level | National |
Starting date
2000
Habitat Types
Forest/Woodland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000, Emerald Network, Ramsar, Regional protected area, National protected area, Areas with voluntary or mandatory hunting ban, Hunting reserve, No protection status
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Protected species, Threatened species |
| Species Type | Large carnivores |
| Name(s) of main species | Eurasian lynx - Lynx lynxBrown bear - Ursus arctosGrey wolf - Canis lupusGolden jackal - Canis aureus |
Conservation action(s)
Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data)
Partners
| Leading partners | Gamtos tyrimų centras (http://www.gamtostyrimai.lt/en/)Lietuvos medžiotojų ir žvejų draugija (http://www.lmzd.lt/lt/naujienos/) |