Hunting in Quebec

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About hunting in Quebec

The largest province in Canada, Quebec is located on the eastern side of the country and covers an area nearly three times the size of Texas, most of it sparsely populated. Its population is primarily French-speaking. Quebec’s geography is widely varied, from heavily wooded regions in the south to the scenic mountains along the east coast to the vast, uninhabited tundra regions in the north. The Quebec-Labrador caribou used to be Quebec’s primary big-game hunting draw, but reports of decreasing numbers of caribou recently led to the government curtailing these hunts. 2017 is the last year for nonresidents to hunt caribou in Quebec; the province has announced that there will be no caribou hunting for at least the next two years. However, Quebec still has excellent hunting for white-tailed deer, moose, black bears, waterfowl, upland birds, and small game. Moose hunting in Quebec can be a great value, especially if you can get a group of hunters together. Hunts are conducted in wooded areas far off the beaten track and are usually conducted from stands or by calling. Black bear hunting is excellent in Quebec and bears are plentiful; both spring and fall seasons are offered. Tags for both moose and bears can be purchased over the counter. Most bear hunts are conducted over bait. Bear hunts are typically morning and evening affairs and can easily be combined with fishing for pike, walleye, perch, or other species. White-tailed deer hunting can be found throughout the southern regions of the province, but the most famous destination for whitetails is Anticosti Island in eastern Quebec. Whitetails were brought to the island in the 1800s and some 200,000 deer thrive there now in the heavy forests and swampy bogs. There are several ways to hunt Anticosti, including stand hunting, still-hunting, glassing and stalking. Accommodations range from basic to luxury, and while all hunts are outfitted, you may hunt either guided or on your own. Quebec is famous for its excellent wingshooting, particularly for ducks and greater snow geese, as well as hunting for upland birds including ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, ptarmigan, and woodcock. Nonresidents of Quebec are required to hire an outfitter to hunt most big game, and fluorescent orange must be worn for rifle big-game and small-game hunting. Quebec is divided into 29 hunting and fishing zones (zone 25 is fishing-only). Hunters must abide by the rules of the zone they are in. Find out more about the regulations governing hunting in Quebec at http://www.mffp.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/online/wildlife/hunting-regulations/general-regulations/index.asp.

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Price distribution

$1,440

$2,455

$3,470

$4,485

$5,500

Package trips

5 hunts

Hunting methods

Bow Hunting 4 hunts

Rifle Hunting 4 hunts

High Seat 3 hunts

All methods (10)

Game classification

Big Game 4 hunts

Dangerous Game 3 hunts

Predators 3 hunts

All classifications (6)

Reviews

Client review

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Jun 23, 2025

My father brother and i had our first hunt ever with marlow

10.0

of 10

POURVOIRIE LA RIVIÈRE DU BATISCAN - GRIFFE D'OURS

Outfitter

Marlow and Diane where great host helpful and polite lodge had a family feel to it with big bears definitely a trip to remember.

Reliable

High Quality

Useful

Good Value for Money

William

United States

9.3

of 10

Verified review

Jun 2, 2025

The bears were there. I was a little slow taking a shot.

9.3

of 10

POURVOIRIE LA RIVIÈRE DU BATISCAN - GRIFFE D'OURS

Outfitter

Very nice lodge and good food

Using language app on phone to communicate. But it worked out well.

Thomas

United States

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Jun 6, 2023

good people

9.7

of 10

Squaw Lake Outfitter

Outfitter

great hunt great time

the bugs can not do anything about

Anthony

United States

10.0

of 10

best place ever

10.0

of 10

Squaw Lake Outfitter

Outfitter

When your non-hunting wife starts picking times for your return, you have really found some place very special. The place is stunningly beautiful. However, what truly made the stay so special was the degree of obvious commitment to customer service exhibited by Martin and Danielle. From packing the salad dressing that I remarked was delicious in the provisions for our stay at the floating cabin to handling a snapping turtle, not only for safety of the turtle, to remove it from the trial, but to show it to me and educate my wife and me about it, the caring about the guests and the inhabitants of the land shone through brilliantly. The education about protection from mosquitos and the bears I was essential. They even offered advice on what to see on our stop on our way home. It was sad to have to leave. The food was not only delicious, but professionally presented with kind service. The snacks were provided generously.The payment arrangement was done without pressure and with accommodation. The place was well maintained. Clean. The floating cabin was peaceful and quiet. You could really see that the owners/operators did whatever they could to make us enjoy our stay. We learned about maple syrup, bear baits, and actually rested and relaxed. It was a great stay even if you removed the hunting part of it. Martin and Danielle remember that half of the people are there with a hunter. Their service made it enjoyable for that half who didn't want to go in the first place. Turning to hunting, the advice regarding the mosquitos and black flies, with Danielle even going above and beyond, negated the problem. Instead of being eaten alive, we enjoyed the hunt. The assistance with the hunting resulted in a successful hunt. My first bear, which brave Martin went out to retrieve with me was processed by Martin, who then fed us. When I asked to help drag the bear, Martin insisted that I not need to help. They had already informed me on at what distance to zero my rifle. The shot was as Martin said it would be. So, even I, who am not the best, was successful first try. We will definitely return

I had to go back to work

Reliable

High Quality

Useful

Good Value for Money

Client review

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Jun 13, 2025