Not new to hunting but new to hunting in Quebec and would like some input

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Hey y'all so I've always hunted public land (Indiana, Upstate NY, and Ontario) and am used to it. Exclusivity is nice but not something that's necessary for me to have fun and be successful. I have moved to Montreal and would like to start hunting on QC public land this fall. Since I am still in the process of learning French I'd feel more confident with the following issues figured out before going into the field.

So when I was hiking/fishing/scouting this summer on crown land I saw a lot of "chasseur à l'affût" signs in the woods when it wasn't hunting season. So it seems like the signs are always up. So am I supposed to avoid these people's territory even if there are no cars/atvs around? I'd definitely respect other people's stands/bait etc. and stay away from where they are indicated by vehicles and such. But what if I bump into someone accidentally? I'd assume people should be nice in general? Asking this due to the horror stories I read about crown land intimidation online. But I have faith in people so would like some real life input.

I really enjoy hunting different locations on public lands so I don't think I'll "reserve" an area for the year. Plus I don't really mind having someone else hunting where I'm "supposed" to hunt for the day. So on top the previous questions, is hunting on-the-go a viable method in Quebec?

Thanks in advance to anyone that would provide answers my confusion. Also, feel free to reach out to me as I'd love to meet people in Quebec that don't mind hanging out with someone that loves hunting but isn't very good at speaking French.
 
There is crown land available for hunting in Quebec .... but normally it is not close to urban centers ... or close to Montreal.

Much of the land is either ..

1.) private ....
2.) or managed as a wildlife reserve .... and managed by SEPAQ,
3.) or it is managed as a ZEC.

In the last two cases you have another set of regulations and fees that apply on top of provincial hunting regs ...

https://www.sepaq.com/

https://www.reseauzec.com/carte

So, make sure that where you intend to hunt is really "crown land" ....

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As for "chasseur à l'affût" .... people put those signs up .... but never take them down .... they might be hanging there for years ... somebody might be hunting there ..... or not .....
 
0faustus0 said:
There is crown land available for hunting in Quebec .... but normally it is not close to urban centers ... or close to Montreal.

Much of the land is either ..

1.) private ....
2.) or managed as a wildlife reserve .... and managed by SEPAQ,
3.) or it is managed as a ZEC.

In the last two cases you have another set of regulations and fees that apply on top of provincial hunting regs ...

https://www.sepaq.com/

https://www.reseauzec.com/carte

So, make sure that where you intend to hunt is really "crown land" ....

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As for "chasseur à l'affût" .... people put those signs up .... but never take them down .... they might be hanging there for years ... somebody might be hunting there ..... or not .....
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Thanks. I’ve found multiple pieces of crown land 2-3 hours out of the city. What your last paragraph describes is exactly what I’m confused about lol
 
huntersjz said:
Thanks. I’ve found multiple pieces of crown land 2-3 hours out of the city. What your last paragraph describes is exactly what I’m confused about lol
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Whenever, I encounter the famous "chasseur à l'affût" signs, I try to determine if there has been recent human activity. And if I can see recent human activity .... like tracks, foot prints ... new installations like a new salt lick .... bait ... recently repaired tree stand .... etc. .... then I avoid that spot (area) out of respect for whoever hunts there.

But if non of those signs are present .... if I can't see any recent human activity .... and if this is really crown land ... then I will continue to hunt/scout there ....


https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/online/wildlife/hunting-regulations/general-regulations/right-hunt.asp
 
0faustus0 said:
Whenever, I encounter the famous "chasseur à l'affût" signs, I try to determine if there has been recent human activity. And if I can see recent human activity .... like tracks, foot prints ... new installations like a new salt lick .... bait ... recently repaired tree stand .... etc. .... then I avoid that spot (area) out of respect for whoever hunts there.

But if non of those signs are present .... if I can't see any recent human activity .... and if this is really crown land ... then I will continue to hunt/scout there ....


https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/online/wildlife/hunting-regulations/general-regulations/right-hunt.asp
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Your approach sounds like what I'm going to do this season. So do you also not have a "reserved" territory on crown land? If so that makes hunting here sound more promising to me.
 
huntersjz said:
Your approach sounds like what I'm going to do this season. So do you also not have a "reserved" territory on crown land? If so that makes hunting here sound more promising to me.
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Legally and on crown land there is no such thing as "reserved" territory.

However, reality is a bit different out there.

What are you going to do if a vehicle blocks the road .... and an armed hunter tells you that you can't drive up that road ... and that this is his territory? That the next 10 kilometers are his hunting grounds!

You are likely far away from any cell coverage .... and probably a long long drive away from a working phone.

I have heard all kinds of stories ..... car tires punctured ... campgrounds raided at night and to scare people ... even people shot at ..... :-(
 
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0faustus0 said:
Legally and on crown land there is no such thing as "reserved" territory.

However, reality is a bit different out there.

What are you going to do if a vehicle blocks the road .... and an armed hunter tells you that you can't drive up that road ... and that this is his territory? That the next 10 kilometers are his hunting grounds!

You are likely far away from any cell coverage .... and probably a long long drive away from a working phone.

I have heard all kinds of stories ..... car tires punctured ... campgrounds raided at night and to scare people ... even people shot at ..... :-(
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:’(
 
0faustus0 said:
Legally and on crown land there is no such thing as "reserved" territory.

However, reality is a bit different out there.

What are you going to do if a vehicle blocks the road .... and an armed hunter tells you that you can't drive up that road ... and that this is his territory? That the next 10 kilometers are his hunting grounds!

You are likely far away from any cell coverage .... and probably a long long drive away from a working phone.

I have heard all kinds of stories ..... car tires punctured ... campgrounds raided at night and to scare people ... even people shot at ..... :-(
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TBH, I've found over the years that hunters are separated in three groups; the good dudes and dudettes, the clueless hunters who have more luck than talent and finally the entitled dickheads.

The last group is the worst and are often dangerous, reckless and borderline criminal, if not completely criminal. These groups are represented throughout Canada but some areas like Quebec, Ontario, NS, NB, etc. where hunting opportunities and public/private access is limited are just worst because you can't get away from them.
 
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