For more information or reservations

Founded in 1948 and recognized by the government of Québec, the Québec Outfitters Federation is an association of some 375 establishments. Its solid reputation is based on its code of ethics and the quality of service provided by its members. Packages generally include transportation, accommodations, meals, equipment, and guide services. For more information, consult the sections Hunting Packages and Fishing Packages, which contains the most recent details on outfitters.

Québec Outfitters Federation Inc.
5237, blvd Wilfrid-Hamel, bureau 270
Québec (Québec) G2E 2H2
From Canada or the United States
1 800 567-9009
www.qof.ca

For tourist information

Ministère du Tourisme du Québec
C.P. 979 Montréal (Québec)
H3C 2W3 Canada
info@bonjourquebec.com
bonjourquebec.com/outfitters
From Canada or the United States
1 877 BONJOUR (1 877 266-5687)

Regulations

Please visit the Canadian Firearms Center (CFC) Web site for forms and information at www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca, or 1 800 731-4000 (Canada and U.S.A. only).

Safety regulations

All hunters and anyone accompanying a hunter must wear a fluorescent-orange vest that covers the back, shoulders and chest, and is visible from any angle at all times. A life jacket must be provided for each person using any kind of boat. In addition, all boats must be equipped with a bailer, a sound signaling device, and a pair of oars.

Transport and export of fish and game

Individuals who have in their possession, other than in their place of permanent residence, fish caught while sport fishing, must keep them in a condition making it possible to determine the species (enough skin left in place for identification), length (where length limits apply), and number. Non-residents may leave Québec with a quantity of fish equal to the possession limit for each species. Any hunter who has killed a deer, moose, caribou or black bear must immediately detach the appropriate transportation tag from his or her license and affix it to the animal. The tag must remain attached throughout the registration process and until the animal has been dressed and stored. Where a moose has been bagged by a hunting party, the hunter who killed the animal must ensure that the transportation tag of any other hunter participating in the hunt is also affixed to the animal on the same day it is killed.

Hunting and fishing permits and quotas

In Québec, hunting and fishing quotas are established on a species-by-species basis, and governed by wildlife management policies. Hunters and anglers must purchase fishing and hunting licenses. Non-residents wishing to fish or hunt north of the 52^nd parallel or east of the St. Augustin River (Zone 19 south), as well as those hunting black bear and woodcock south of the 52^nd parallel (except in wildlife sanctuaries and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs), must use the services of an outfitter. Non-residents do not have to produce a hunter’s certificate to purchase a hunting license. Although they may use a gun, rifle, cross bow or bow to hunt game, they must use the gear authorized for each species and zone. They must also comply with the Canadian gun legislation. For information on fishing and hunting rules and restrictions in Québec, visit www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/english or call 1 866 248-6936 or 418 627-8600.

Gun legislation

Non-residents entering Canada with firearms and without a Canadian firearms license must fill out a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form and pay a fee at the point of entry. The Canadian Firearm Centre now offers pre-processing of declarations, which helps save time at the border. And don’t forget to declare all your firearms! Anyone wishing to export black-bear trophies, or any part of these animals, must obtain a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) export permit. Residents of the United States may export a black-bear trophy consisting of the hide, hide with paws and claws attached, skull, or meat (excluding all organs) from Canada to the U.S. only on the condition that the animal is in a fresh, salted or frozen state, the result of their own hunting activity, and transported as personal accompanied baggage (not shipped). For a CITES export permit, visit www.cites.ec.gc.ca.