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Woodcock
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Hunting American woodcock is a challenge, as this bird tends to burst suddenly from its hiding place and fly quickly away. Its colouration provides natural camouflage, allowing it to blend into the carpet of dead leaves on the forest floor. As such, the American woodcock is a great prize for sport hunters. Canadian non-residents must inquire about the bag limit for these birds, as their limit differs from the one for Canadian residents.
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Ducks
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Tip-up ducks feed in shallow water by plunging their heads and the forepart of their bodies down while raising their tails straight out of the water. These ducks also feed on land. Diving ducks feed by diving beneath the surface. Their legs are placed far back along their bodies. They must run along the surface of the water before taking flight, contrary to diving ducks, which may take to the air immediately from their resting position. Tip-up ducks include mallards, black ducks, teals and pintails, while diving ducks include canvasbacks, goldeneyes, mergansers and marine ducks (eiders and scoters, among others). |
Ruffed grouse
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The ruffed grouse, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a pheasant, is the most popular small game bird in Eastern Canada. Its white, flavourful meat is highly prized by hunters. Walking at a slow pace is the best way to hunt ruffed grouse. This game bird is sometimes found on forestry roads, where it swallows rocks to help it digest its food. Hunting season is in the fall, when the forests are adorned in their colourful, leafy robes. |
Hare
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Timid and discreet, the snowshoe hare often goes unnoticed in the summer. After the first snowfall, however, its footprints betray its hiding place. At the coming of winter, it replaces its gray-brown fur by a coat of nearly immaculate white. Hunting season runs from September to April. |
Black bear
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This game animal presents a sizable challenge for hunters, and tracking a bear requires a considerable amount of patience. A black bear has keen hearing and sense of smell, and can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h (about 35 mph). Quebec’s black bear population is estimated at approximately 60 000 animals. Hunting season is held in the spring, but black bear can also be hunted in some zones in the fall. |
Moose
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The moose is the largest land mammal in Quebec, weighing up to 600 kg (1320 lb)! This magnificent game animal is sought for its meat and antlers. Moose can be found across Quebec, except in the northern reaches of the province. Moose hunting season is held in the fall, during mating season. Hunters can take advantage of an earlier hunting season at some outfitters. Ask about the regulations in effect in your hunting zone. Bag limit is one moose per 2 to 4 hunters.
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