Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
03-06-2012, 03:35 PM
#2342
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 460
2012 Bouhunt
Anyone having trouble getting into lodges early? Looks like new rules will be in place for 2012 and no reviews expected by MRNF before 2013 season.
Here's a dump of the ruling if anyone is interested and has not seen it - Mirage is fairly loaded for the first few winter hunts - we are planning 01 DEC - 04 DEC: (As a note - the Geo Biologist @ K381 told us on 05 DEC 11 the exact opposite concerning the state of the herd - politics at it's worse)
Migratory caribou hunting in Northern Québec - Minister Simard announces new measures for the upcoming season
Québec, December 21, 2011 – The Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife, Serge Simard, has announced the new measures he intends to implement for the 2012-2013 migratory caribou hunting season in Northern Québec.
"The biological data for 2011 show that the Rivière aux Feuilles herd is, like the George River herd, decreasing, leading us to introduce stricter hunting rules to preserve this popular species for hunters," said Minister Simard.
For the George River herd, it has been decided that sports hunting will be closed in zones 23 East, 23 South and 24, for the 2012-2013 season. Sports hunting will remain closes as long as biological data do not indicate the herd is recovering.
For the Rivière aux Feuilles herd, the rules for the current hunting season will be extended into 2012-2013. However, the following changes regarding the hunting periods will apply:
Zone 22A
The measures for the 2013-2014 season will be established alongside the management plans for migratory caribou, in collaboration with all the partners concerned. In addition, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be asked to take part in the discussions to ensure better coordination and more complementary actions with regard to the George River herd.
"We are all concerned about the decline of the two caribou herds in Northern Québec. They are important for Native people, a source of economic growth in the region, and a symbol of Québec's wildlife heritage. For all these reasons, we must work together to ensure their long-term survival," concluded Minister Simard.
Here's a dump of the ruling if anyone is interested and has not seen it - Mirage is fairly loaded for the first few winter hunts - we are planning 01 DEC - 04 DEC: (As a note - the Geo Biologist @ K381 told us on 05 DEC 11 the exact opposite concerning the state of the herd - politics at it's worse)
Migratory caribou hunting in Northern Québec - Minister Simard announces new measures for the upcoming season
Québec, December 21, 2011 – The Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife, Serge Simard, has announced the new measures he intends to implement for the 2012-2013 migratory caribou hunting season in Northern Québec.
"The biological data for 2011 show that the Rivière aux Feuilles herd is, like the George River herd, decreasing, leading us to introduce stricter hunting rules to preserve this popular species for hunters," said Minister Simard.
For the George River herd, it has been decided that sports hunting will be closed in zones 23 East, 23 South and 24, for the 2012-2013 season. Sports hunting will remain closes as long as biological data do not indicate the herd is recovering.
For the Rivière aux Feuilles herd, the rules for the current hunting season will be extended into 2012-2013. However, the following changes regarding the hunting periods will apply:
Zone 22A
- Issue of 500 licences;
- Allocate those licences through a draw;
- No obligation to retain the services of an outfitter.
- Reduce by 25% in the number of licences sold by outfitters (2009 being the year of reference).
- Hunting season beginning on December 1 and ending on January 30;
- Prohibit the killing of caribou with antlers shorter than than 15cm.
- Reduce by 25% the numbers of licences sold by outfitters (2009 being the year of reference );
- Hunting season beginning on August 25 and ending on October 7.
- Maintain the limit of two caribou per hunter;
- Provincial bag-limit of two caribou per hunter, per year. A hunter may not hunt in more than one zone.
The measures for the 2013-2014 season will be established alongside the management plans for migratory caribou, in collaboration with all the partners concerned. In addition, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be asked to take part in the discussions to ensure better coordination and more complementary actions with regard to the George River herd.
"We are all concerned about the decline of the two caribou herds in Northern Québec. They are important for Native people, a source of economic growth in the region, and a symbol of Québec's wildlife heritage. For all these reasons, we must work together to ensure their long-term survival," concluded Minister Simard.
03-30-2012, 11:04 AM
#2346
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 76
bou hunt
HI looks like we might be going up this yr, not sure though being we used to go in nov 22-26 one of the best times to go! not sure if the others will be able to know, if you get a chance to go! great time, trying to get book for 11-30 to 12-4 at camp kiskimaastakin, SO LETS GO BOU HUNTING
04-09-2012, 10:01 AM
#2348
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 76
bou hunt
Anyone having trouble getting into lodges early? Looks like new rules will be in place for 2012 and no reviews expected by MRNF before 2013 season.
Here's a dump of the ruling if anyone is interested and has not seen it - Mirage is fairly loaded for the first few winter hunts - we are planning 01 DEC - 04 DEC: (As a note - the Geo Biologist @ K381 told us on 05 DEC 11 the exact opposite concerning the state of the herd - politics at it's worse)
Migratory caribou hunting in Northern Québec - Minister Simard announces new measures for the upcoming season
Québec, December 21, 2011 – The Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife, Serge Simard, has announced the new measures he intends to implement for the 2012-2013 migratory caribou hunting season in Northern Québec.
"The biological data for 2011 show that the Rivière aux Feuilles herd is, like the George River herd, decreasing, leading us to introduce stricter hunting rules to preserve this popular species for hunters," said Minister Simard.
For the George River herd, it has been decided that sports hunting will be closed in zones 23 East, 23 South and 24, for the 2012-2013 season. Sports hunting will remain closes as long as biological data do not indicate the herd is recovering.
For the Rivière aux Feuilles herd, the rules for the current hunting season will be extended into 2012-2013. However, the following changes regarding the hunting periods will apply:
Zone 22A
The measures for the 2013-2014 season will be established alongside the management plans for migratory caribou, in collaboration with all the partners concerned. In addition, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be asked to take part in the discussions to ensure better coordination and more complementary actions with regard to the George River herd.
"We are all concerned about the decline of the two caribou herds in Northern Québec. They are important for Native people, a source of economic growth in the region, and a symbol of Québec's wildlife heritage. For all these reasons, we must work together to ensure their long-term survival," concluded Minister Simard.
Here's a dump of the ruling if anyone is interested and has not seen it - Mirage is fairly loaded for the first few winter hunts - we are planning 01 DEC - 04 DEC: (As a note - the Geo Biologist @ K381 told us on 05 DEC 11 the exact opposite concerning the state of the herd - politics at it's worse)
Migratory caribou hunting in Northern Québec - Minister Simard announces new measures for the upcoming season
Québec, December 21, 2011 – The Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife, Serge Simard, has announced the new measures he intends to implement for the 2012-2013 migratory caribou hunting season in Northern Québec.
"The biological data for 2011 show that the Rivière aux Feuilles herd is, like the George River herd, decreasing, leading us to introduce stricter hunting rules to preserve this popular species for hunters," said Minister Simard.
For the George River herd, it has been decided that sports hunting will be closed in zones 23 East, 23 South and 24, for the 2012-2013 season. Sports hunting will remain closes as long as biological data do not indicate the herd is recovering.
For the Rivière aux Feuilles herd, the rules for the current hunting season will be extended into 2012-2013. However, the following changes regarding the hunting periods will apply:
Zone 22A
- Issue of 500 licences;
- Allocate those licences through a draw;
- No obligation to retain the services of an outfitter.
- Reduce by 25% in the number of licences sold by outfitters (2009 being the year of reference).
- Hunting season beginning on December 1 and ending on January 30;
- Prohibit the killing of caribou with antlers shorter than than 15cm.
- Reduce by 25% the numbers of licences sold by outfitters (2009 being the year of reference );
- Hunting season beginning on August 25 and ending on October 7.
- Maintain the limit of two caribou per hunter;
- Provincial bag-limit of two caribou per hunter, per year. A hunter may not hunt in more than one zone.
The measures for the 2013-2014 season will be established alongside the management plans for migratory caribou, in collaboration with all the partners concerned. In addition, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be asked to take part in the discussions to ensure better coordination and more complementary actions with regard to the George River herd.
"We are all concerned about the decline of the two caribou herds in Northern Québec. They are important for Native people, a source of economic growth in the region, and a symbol of Québec's wildlife heritage. For all these reasons, we must work together to ensure their long-term survival," concluded Minister Simard.
04-19-2012, 09:14 AM
#2349
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 460
Well - we were hoping and the Geo Biologist said the heard was strong and growing. When I read the reports intake from the MRNF they state the heard is dwindling, birth weights low. etc - this does not match with what the scientist are seeing so I am not sure why they are imposing reductions - it may be to slow the natives down by agreement with the committes - the natives take alot of animals and much is sold off.
The lodges are fightng hard since the monies are out of pocket - Kisk and Mirage are both feeling it - as well as many of hte 1 and 2 man outfits that are no longer feeding the zone and in effect supporting the lodges for rooms.
All we can do is wait and see - another report should be issued just before the fall hunt ~ Aug/Sept some time.
The lodges are fightng hard since the monies are out of pocket - Kisk and Mirage are both feeling it - as well as many of hte 1 and 2 man outfits that are no longer feeding the zone and in effect supporting the lodges for rooms.
All we can do is wait and see - another report should be issued just before the fall hunt ~ Aug/Sept some time.
04-27-2012, 01:17 AM
#2350
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 76
caribou hunt 2012
Well - we were hoping and the Geo Biologist said the heard was strong and growing. When I read the reports intake from the MRNF they state the heard is dwindling, birth weights low. etc - this does not match with what the scientist are seeing so I am not sure why they are imposing reductions - it may be to slow the natives down by agreement with the committes - the natives take alot of animals and much is sold off.
The lodges are fightng hard since the monies are out of pocket - Kisk and Mirage are both feeling it - as well as many of hte 1 and 2 man outfits that are no longer feeding the zone and in effect supporting the lodges for rooms.
All we can do is wait and see - another report should be issued just before the fall hunt ~ Aug/Sept some time.
The lodges are fightng hard since the monies are out of pocket - Kisk and Mirage are both feeling it - as well as many of hte 1 and 2 man outfits that are no longer feeding the zone and in effect supporting the lodges for rooms.
All we can do is wait and see - another report should be issued just before the fall hunt ~ Aug/Sept some time.
Bouman-thanks for the up date, please keep us up dated looks like we are not going now can't get that time off, it was harder on my two grandsons then me they were looking forward on going this year as it was planded two years ago, maybe they will go back to the nov hunt dates, SO LETS GO BOU HUNTING!!