Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

Land-Use and Integrated Management

Specific Land-Use

A Three-Year Wildlife Development Program

Since April 2002, a three-year wildlife development program has been underway. This program mainly concerns speckled trout, lake trout and moose. The aquatic habitat will be assessed for each of the lakes being used. Thereafter, development work will be done with a view to preserving or increasing the productivity of the lakes. This work will seek to improve areas where fish can spawn, be reared, feed, and rest, while maintaining unrestricted circulation between each of these sites.

Strict Management of Wildlife Harvesting

Four main species are harvested on the territory of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs. They are speckled trout, lake trout, moose and bear. In addition, Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, snowshoe hare and American Woodcock are subject to limited harvesting. With a view to ensuring sustainable harvesting activities, a management plan for each of the main species is being prepared. As a management plan has no value if not accompanied by rigorous harvesting follow-up, we expect all hunters and anglers to cooperate closely with our personnel.

Harmonization of Wildlife Harvesting with Logging Activities

The forest of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs is exploited by the logging industry under timber supply and forest management agreements (CAAF) awarded by the Québec Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife.