Hunt & Live Team
Updated October 25, 2026
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The Eurasian Lynx is a class 3 big or wild cat in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Medved-Taiga National Park, Revontuli Coast. It can reach Legendary difficulty, weighs 8–45 kg. This guide covers how it behaves, when it feeds, drinks and rests, which weapons and ammo to use, how to hunt it, and the best places to find one.
3Class
LegendaryMax difficulty
27.68Diamond score
45 kgMax weight
2Reserves
NoGreat One
The Eurasian Lynx in the Game
1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.
Behaviour
Cats are mostly solitary, cautious and often active when the light is low. They use cover well and can be hard to spot until they move. The larger cats are dangerous and will charge if wounded or provoked.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the Eurasian Lynx splits its day between feeding, drinking and resting zones. These are the published windows (in-game time). Find the zones on your save, then be there at the right hour.
FeedDrinkRest
| Where | Feed | Drink | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medved-Taiga | 00:00–04:30, 04:00–08:30, 20:00–00:30 | 03:00–06:00 | 08:00–12:30, 12:00–16:30, 16:00–20:30 |
| Revontuli Coast | 00:00–03:30, 06:00–09:30, 20:00–00:30 | 03:00–06:30 | 09:00–12:30, 12:00–16:30, 16:00–20:30 |
Best Weapons for the Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian Lynx is class 3, so you need ammo rated for class 3. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.
Our picks:
- Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point
- .223 Docent with .223 Soft-Point
- Zagan Varminter .22-250 with .22-250 Soft-Point
- Whitlock Model 86 with .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose
- Bow: Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow
| Weapon | Type | Ammo that covers class 3 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Edge CB-70 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Razorblack Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| .44 Panther Magnum | handgun | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Focoso 357 | handgun | .357 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .357 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| .223 Docent | rifle | .223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Ranger .243 | rifle | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Whitlock Model 86 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Cacciatore 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Base game |
| Caversham Steward 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Base game |
| Vasquez Cyclone .45 | airgun | .45 Round Nose Pellet, .45 Hollow-Point Pellet | Weapon Pack 3 |
| Alexander Longbow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Silver Ridge Peaks DLC |
| Bearclaw Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Free DLC/download |
| Houyi Recurve Bow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Koter CB-65 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | High-Tech Hunting Pack |
| Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Ambusher Pack |
| Crosspoint CB-165 | crossbow | 420 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Dahler Reverse Draw CB-150 | crossbow | Broadhead bolt | Peru Hunting Reserve |
| .243 R.Cuomo | handgun | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| .45 Rolleston | handgun | .45 Colt Full Metal Jacket, .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-Cast | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| 10mm Davani | handgun | 10mm Auto Hard Cast Flat Nose, 10mm Auto Jacketed Hollow-Point | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| Maijo .44-40 Special | handgun | .44-40 Black Powder, .44-40 Full Metal Jacket | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Mangiafico 410/45 Colt | handgun | .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-Cast | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Hudzik .50 Caplock | muzzleloader | .50 Round Ball | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | rifle | .25-06 Soft-Point, .25-06 Polymer-Tip | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Fors Elite .300 | rifle | 7.62x35mm Soft-Point, 7.62x35mm Polymer-Tip | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| Frost .257 | rifle | .257 ammo (types not verified) | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Laperriere Outrider .30-30 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Alberta Hunting Preserve |
| Moradi Model 1894 | rifle | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Ambusher Pack |
| QUIST REAPER 7.62x39 | rifle | 7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| Solokhin MN1890 | rifle | 7.62x54R Soft-Point | Weapon Pack 2 |
| ZARZA-15 .223 | rifle | .223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-Tip | Modern Rifle Pack |
| Zagan Varminter .22-250 | rifle | .22-250 Soft-Point, .22-250 Polymer-Tip | Emerald Coast Australia DLC |
| Benelhag 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Scotland Hunting Reserve |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Couso Model 1897 | shotgun | 16 GA Buckshot | Rancho del Arroyo DLC |
| Giddings SSC .410 Coyote | shotgun | .410 Buckshot, .410 Slug | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | shotgun | 16 GA Buckshot | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Nordin 20SA | shotgun | 20 GA Buckshot | Duck and Cover Pack |
| Strecker SxS 20G | shotgun | 20 GA Buckshot | Wild Goose Chase Gear |
39 weapons can legally take a Eurasian Lynx. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Eurasian Lynx
- Hunt the low-light windows in their need-zone schedule and sit still near cover rather than stalking.
- For the big cats, use a heavy load and keep a follow-up shot ready; never close in on a wounded one.
- Glass edges of thick cover, riverbanks and ridges where cats travel between zones.
- Patience pays: these animals often appear late in a zone window.
- Trophies: only max-difficulty animals can reach diamond. Check the trophy rating with binoculars, use in-class ammo and kill with one clean shot to pass the harvest check.
Best Places to Hunt the Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian Lynx lives on 2 reserves. Here is each one, with its Great One status where we have verified it and the drink window.
- Medved-Taiga National Park: drinks 03:00–06:00; 8 species on the reserve.
- Revontuli Coast: drinks 03:00–06:30; 19 species on the reserve.
ReserveMedved-Taiga National Parkdrinks 03:00–06:00; 8 species on the reserve
ReserveRevontuli Coastdrinks 03:00–06:30; 19 species on the reserve
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.58 | 23.78 | 27.68 | 8–45 kg | Legendary |
Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
Related Animals
Class 6JaguarIntisuyu
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Class 2Mexican BobcatRancho del Arroyo
Class 5PumaIntisuyu, Parque Fernando
Sources: our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), official store screenshots, and community guides. Compiled October 2026. Spotted something off? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What class is the Eurasian Lynx in Call of the Wild?
The Eurasian Lynx is a class 3 animal. Use ammo rated for class 3, for example Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point, .223 Docent with .223 Soft-Point, Zagan Varminter .22-250 with .22-250 Soft-Point.
Where can I hunt the Eurasian Lynx?
The Eurasian Lynx lives on 2 reserves: Medved-Taiga National Park, Revontuli Coast.
What is the best gun for the Eurasian Lynx?
Any weapon whose ammo covers class 3 is legal. Good picks are Ranger .243, .223 Docent, Zagan Varminter .22-250. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow works.
What score is a diamond Eurasian Lynx?
A Eurasian Lynx needs a trophy rating of about 27.68 for a diamond (gold about 23.78). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Legendary) can reach it.
Can the Eurasian Lynx be a Great One?
No. The Eurasian Lynx has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Eurasian Lynx have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
When does the Eurasian Lynx drink?
Published drink windows: Medved-Taiga 03:00–06:00; Revontuli Coast 03:00–06:30. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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