quebec moose hunt

decided to go to quebec last year to moose hunt. Got a camp from a guy in temiskaming who promised moose and exclusive area. Well.. there was a moose shot by the next camp over [ 1ST ONE IN 10 YEARS} there was a camp evry 2 square kilmeters. the camp was shall we say ..less then par.. they people in the area where friendly, the other hunters where decent guys ,no trouble that way. Has any one been to quebec where there is no or at least limited leased camps? Im looking for an area that I can get off the beaten path and have a decent hunt. was looking just north of val'dor. any help at all would be great. thanks.

We did a fly in with Cargair two years ago. Can't speak highly enough of their outfit and very reasonable compared to Ontario. They drop you off at a fully equipped outpost cabin and an exclusive territory which typically encompasses a few different lakes. I shot my first Bull on this trip so was very happy. We also saw a couple cows and one calf along with a ton of sign. They only allot cow tags every other year from what I remember. The only draw back is that they don't have a fall bear season in Quebec, only spring.

I've got a camp 1.5 hrs NE of Temiscaming. Pretty good area for moose, but you're going to want to definitely be up further than where you were. Val D'Or is a good jump off point.

If you're going to look that far though, the moose are just as plentiful over on the ON side North of New Liskeard, and you're not paying $350 for an out of province tag.

My $.02

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

I've got a camp 1.5 hrs NE of Temiscaming. Pretty good area for moose, but you're going to want to definitely be up further than where you were. Val D'Or is a good jump off point.

If you're going to look that far though, the moose are just as plentiful over on the ON side North of New Liskeard, and you're not paying $350 for an out of province tag.

My $.02

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Ive been over this problem inside and out.. I agree about the mooose in ontario in fact I own a camp north of lake temagami, . But you cant get a tag. I need 16 guys for a cow tag.. I dont know 16 guys Id want to hunt with. We are all set up for a bush camp with a outfitter tent etc.. In quebec you dont have to wait till the end of aug to know if you got drawn, I can go boww hunting for a week and go back rifle hunting if I choose. I would love to hunt in ontario believe me. But in my opinion quebec is the system to with if you want to hunt moose.. I just need to know what area is going to give me a chance to see alittle bit of brown and not so much orange.

I have family in QC who have a camp. I have an open invite to join them for the hunt. I just have a huge problem with laying out that kind of dough to maybe get in on a moose. I have even contemplated going as the camp cook, so I can get a share, and doing some grouse hunting, but the small game license for non-res is $90. Pretty darn expensive if you only get a few birds.

I still pay my $65 for my fishing license, since the walleye and trout fishery up there is 10x better than in ON. but I don't think I'll be getting my hunting license again. I just bought a nice little bush parcel in Halliburton near crown land...that will be where I hang my hat come hunting season.

I would have no problem paying $350 to have a tag in my pocket every year. I have payed a lot more than that to maybe see a moose...;)

Quebec. I booked a hunt one time in Quebec. Found out before the season that the outfitter lied about several things, and was able to get out of it with no expense.

Some friends went to Quebec last fall, also very disappointed with the mis-representation of the hunt and the cabin and will not go back.

I'm sure there are honest people offering cabins and hunts, but it takes a lot of wading through the lies and BS to find them.

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Originally Posted by blargon

I would have no problem paying $350 to have a tag in my pocket every year. I have payed a lot more than that to maybe see a moose...;)

Quebec. I booked a hunt one time in Quebec. Found out before the season that the outfitter lied about several things, and was able to get out of it with no expense.

Some friends went to Quebec last fall, also very disappointed with the mis-representation of the hunt and the cabin and will not go back.

I'm sure there are honest people offering cabins and hunts, but it takes a lot of wading through the lies and BS to find them.

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i hear that.. im not relying on any camps anymore im go to do it myself .. but would like a starting point to get in the general area of less hunters. any thoughts

The real trouble is that QC doesn't have a Crown Land use atlas like ON does.

maybe someone on the board can help

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The real trouble is that QC doesn't have a Crown Land use atlas like ON does.

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Pick a ZEC to hunt in from one - the ZEC maps are published online. Get in touch with the ZEC mgt and they will help you out.

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Originally Posted by toddc

i hear that.. im not relying on any camps anymore im go to do it myself .. but would like a starting point to get in the general area of less hunters. any thoughts

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Well, like in Ontario, the less accessible an area is, the less hunters will be there. People are lazy and won't stray far from a road...:)

If you like water hunting, that is the best way to get away from people, but is a challenging hunt, and even more challenging to get a moose back to camp in a boat or canoe.

As Werner posted, check out the ZEC maps and look for less accessible areas.

there is the next problem, 350 tag additional zec fee , could be around 600-700 .all in. still got fuel etc,, lalalala back to just getting an outfitter in ont. I just need to know who has ventured up say norh of val,dor or seneterre during moose hunt and what the numbers of hunters like.. I know there is less camps up there then southerly regions.

as far as getting a moose out that is not a concern, I know your right when you say further in the fewer hunters. However , thats what we thought in temiscaming, after bushwacking way in off the road met a couple guys who did the same thing from the other side,,lol.. so we had a beer and laughed it off

You want guaranteed moose, head to Matane reserve, something like 20-30 moose per 10 sq.km mind you its a bit of a hike. As Werner, said the Zecs are a good option. My camp is in Zec St. Patrice and we have lots of moose around, and if your willing to do your homework you will find areas with no hunters, we never see anyone in the two weeks of bow and rifle. Once established, everyone respects each other. Take a look at the following website and see the different ones around. Not sure your max distance, let me know and maybe I can help you out.
http://www.reseauzec.com/

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You want guaranteed moose, head to Matane reserve, something like 20-30 moose per 10 sq.km mind you its a bit of a hike. As Werner, said the Zecs are a good option. My camp is in Zec St. Patrice and we have lots of moose around, and if your willing to do your homework you will find areas with no hunters, we never see anyone in the two weeks of bow and rifle. Once established, everyone respects each other. Take a look at the following website and see the different ones around. Not sure your max distance, let me know and maybe I can help you out.
http://www.reseauzec.com/

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Is there an English link?

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Originally Posted by topher

Is there an English link?

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I would truly be embarrassed to ask that question. And I don't speak french, just so you know.

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I would truly be embarrassed to ask that question. And I don't speak french, just so you know.

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I don't get embarrassed.

Sorry cant seem to find an English link (new website) Check out in the top right corner where it says "acces rapide a une Zec", those are all the Zecs in Quebec, most have their own website (ie. Google - Zec St.Patrice) and you should be able to find some info. They can be a little tricky to understand and of course may not have the most elaborate sites as they are non-profit management areas, If you have any questions, let me know.

And toddc; just realized you are a valley boy. Something like Zec St. Pat's would work good for you. I pay a yearly fee of $200 (family) and that includes all activities from fishing (second to none), spring and fall bear hunting (no outfitter req'd), and my bow and rifle moose hunt (not incl. licence) and my camp is roughly 2hrs from home by truck (taking my time on rough roads/trail). Sad to say but because Ontario has gone the way it has, the only thing I pursue on this side anymore is deer and turkey. La belle province has way better management IMO.

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Originally Posted by cumminsdsl

Sorry cant seem to find an English link (new website) Check out in the top right corner where it says "acces rapide a une Zec", those are all the Zecs in Quebec, most have their own website (ie. Google - Zec St.Patrice) and you should be able to find some info. They can be a little tricky to understand and of course may not have the most elaborate sites as they are non-profit management areas, If you have any questions, let me know.

And toddc; just realized you are a valley boy. Something like Zec St. Pat's would work good for you. I pay a yearly fee of $200 (family) and that includes all activities from fishing (second to none), spring and fall bear hunting (no outfitter req'd), and my bow and rifle moose hunt (not incl. licence) and my camp is roughly 2hrs from home by truck (taking my time on rough roads/trail). Sad to say but because Ontario has gone the way it has, the only thing I pursue on this side anymore is deer and turkey. La belle province has way better management IMO.

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I agree. Here is the problem, I have done all the homework I can do online, asking you guys is part of it. I would consider a zec and I would also be prepared to drive 6 hrs north if it means a good place. I was looking into parent lake area,, any thoughts