Réserve faunique de Rimouski

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The territory of Réserve faunique de Rimouski is known for its diverse and extensive wildlife habitats. Many sites will provide an opportunity to discover moose, white-tailed deer, and beaver. Birds, including birds of prey, are easy to observe. It's an ideal place for teaching youngsters about nature! In fact, a grassy fishing site has been specially set aside for children. You'll experience an unforgettable adventure in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Whether for a fishing or hunting trip or a get-away in a cabin or campground, families will come back enchanted!

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Hunting, Fishing and Outdoors
Relief
Corporate

Fishing with Accommodations

For the fishing sectors, there are around forty lakes in 6 accommodation sectors: Lac-Perdrix, Lac-Rimouski, Lac-Castor, Lac-Dumont, Lac-Huguette and Kedgwick.

Catch and possession limits:

Speckled trout in the lakes: 10
Speckled trout in rivers and streams: 15
Splake ( Grand Kedgwick): 2
Lake trout: 2

Some bodies of water have more restrictive catch limits in order to preserve fishing quality or the duration of the season.

Period: see the Fishing Package with Accomodations

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Day Fishing

Around ten lakes and 6 rivers are dedicated to day fishing. A boat is provided on most of the lakes.

Period: May 24 to September 2, 2013

Day Fishing Plan – 2013

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Wading

Along Rivière Rimouski, many trails make it easy to access the river and fish while wading. No reservation is needed. Just get your right of access at the registration centre or online reservations.

Period: May 24 to September 2, 2013

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Fly Fishing

Some lakes are also reserved for fly fishing: Lac de La Couronne and Lac La Loutre.

Period: June 28 to September 2, 2013

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Boating Activities

All lakes in accommodations sectors are suitable for canoeing. Lac Rimouski and Grand lac Kedgwick are especially good for kayaking.

In addition, all fishing and vacation packages include a rowboat for touring the lake in front of the cabin. Make sure you bring life jackets that are adequate for your children.

Wildlife Watching

Several natural sites are conducive to watching wildlife on the territory of Réserve faunique de Rimouski.

Dans le cadre du 50e anniversaire de la Réserve faunique de Rimouski, un sentier nommé le « Sentier de L’Explorateur », a été aménagé et donne accès à un belvédère nommé en l’honneur de Bernard Voyer, explorateur, natif de Rimouski. Celui-ci est situé sur l’un des plus hauts sommets de la réserve, avec une vue panoramique.

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Small Game Hunting with Accommodations

In Réserve faunique de Rimouski, hunting sectors for small game are reserved for each accommodation sector. Hunters can harvest Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare. You can also hunt migratory birds if you have a migratory game bird hunting permit in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

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Small Game Day Hunting

Small game hunting is available by the day. Hunters must purchase their daily right of access on line or at the reserve for either the Sifroi Zone or the Biencourt Zone. The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare.

Period:

October 9 to 23, 2013
November 8 to 17, 2013

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White-Tailed Deer Hunting

In Réserve faunique de Rimouski, white-tailed deer hunting is offered by random draw. For this activity, the territory is divided into several hunting sectors. A deer and moose hunting combo is part of the available packages. In addition, to encourage the next generation, a hunting sector is reserved for family hunting of white-tailed deer.

Periods:

October 23 to Novembre 6, 2013 (white-tailed deer and moose combo package - small game - coyote hunting)
November 7 to 16, 2013 (white-tailed deer - small game - coyote hunting)

Hunting statistics

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Moose Hunting

Moose hunting is limited by quota and comes with either the American plan or the European plan. The Rimouski reserve belongs to provincial hunting zone #2 and is subject to random draw. The territory is divided into 22 hunting sectors. Harvesting of males, females, and calves is allowed each year. Between the 1995 inventory and the 2001 inventory, the moose herd of the reserve doubled. The reserve is well endowed with everything that bow and crossbow hunters could hope for.

High density: 2.5 moose/km²

Periods:

September 3 to October 8, 2013 (4 and 6 day firearm and bow packages)
October 23 to November 6, 2013 (5 day firearm package, and white-tailed deer and moose combo package)

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics

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Black Bear Hunting

This is a form of still-hunting. It's carefully prepared and it comes with the American or European plan. Trophy hunters choose this reserve for the quality of its bear population. Average hunting success stood at 89%. Call 1-800-463-0863 or ask the reserve staff about it by calling 418 735-2226.

Period: May 24 to June 23, 2013

Up to 50% Off

Get 25% off bear hunting if you form a group of 4 hunters or +, or if you have made a hunting reservation for white-tailed deer or moose at a wildlife reserve.

Combine these two specials and get 50% discount.

Valid for stays in 2013. Discount applicable to the whole group. Certain conditions apply. Call 1 800 463-0863 to find out more.

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Small Game Hunting

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with a small game day hunting right of access, are allowed to hunt for free.

Family Hunting

A family hunting package under the European plan is offered by random draw at 50% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To enter, at least one hunter must be a child 12 to 17 years old and have a hunter's certificate.

Fishing with Cabin Accommodations

Package

A family package for 2 adults and their children under 18 is available early July to early September.

Sur le site du lac Rimouski, l'activité pour la relève «Pêche en Herbe» Pêche en Herbe» est offerte.

At All Times

In addition, children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

2 children for 4 or fewer adults
4 children for 5 or more adults.

Wading

Many trails make it easy to access Rivière Rimouski for wading. This is an especially delightful way to introduce children to fishing.

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Day Fishing

Children under 18 accompanied by an adult with a day fishing right of access are allowed to fish for free.

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Fishing

A safe grassy fishing site has been specially set aside to introduce young people to fishing.

Family Vacation Packages

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

2 children for 4 or fewer adults
4 children for 5 or more adults.

Group Campgrounds

The group campgrounds of wildlife reserves allow young people under 18 to camp for a cut rate of $5 per person per night.

Meetings and Receptions

Au lac Rimouski, le Pavillon de la Relève peut accueillir plus de 30 personnes.Designed for the comfort of hunters under the American plan, it can be transformed to meet the requirements of the event you wish to hold.

Notez qu’au Lac-Rimouski tous les chalets ont l'électricité et que l'ensemble des chalets du lac peuvent héberger, en occupation double, plus de 48 personnes.

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Cabins

There are 23 cabins in 6 accommodation sectors. They can each sleep 2 to 8 people.

In the summer, not only does your cabin reservation include a boat for exploring the waterways, it also comes with a kayak and a barbecue.

Periods:

May 24 to September 2, 2013
October 8 to 23, 2013
May 23 to September 1, 2014

Also offered with the following packages:

Fishing: Fishing Package with Accommodations and Family Fishing Package
Small game hunting: Small Game Hunting Package
Bear Hunting: Spring Bear Hunting Package

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7 Nights for the Price of 5

Book a stay of 7 consecutive nights and only pay for 5 nights.

Certain conditions apply. Details

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Camping

The 17 serviced or semi-serviced campsites are located by the shores of Lac Rimouski. A washroom facility serves the campground. One campsite is set aside for groups with a community shelter.

Period: May 24 to September 2, 2013

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Small Game Hunting Package

Starting at

$55.50

/pers./day
Rustic shelter accom.

$75.75/pers./day
Cabin accom.

The package includes:

Cabin accommodations
Hunting right of access

Rates:

2012 season rates: Starting at $55.50/pers./day in a rustic shelter or $75.75/pers./day in a cabin
2013 season rates: Starting at $57.50/pers./day in a rustic shelter or $78.75/pers./day in a cabin
Free for children under 18; applicable when staying in a cabin, subject to certain conditions