Logging www.zecdumoine.reseauzec.com Please note that RYAM (previously TEMBEC) rebuilt the path between lakes Du Fils and Six-Milles and repaired the Six-Milles section at Grande-Chute in 2019. Winter2019- 2020 logging also takes place in the Cabazié and Pouce sector.

Accommodation and bear sites - Les Gîtes Dumoine Nature Bulletin 2020 Zec Dumoine is the only Zec in to own an outfitter on their territory. Les Gîtes Dumoine Nature offers cabins at very affordable prices and located on the lake aux REGISTRATION OFFICE Sangsues. 3, RUE PRINCIPALE, RAPIDES-DES-JOACHIMS, J0X3M0 We offer HOURS - SUMMER 2020 baited bear stands for all May 6 to October 7th customers with and 8 am to 5 pm without interruption without accommodation Saturday to Wednesday from Thursday and Friday 8 am to 7 pm without interruption May 15th to June 30th. 90% success in 2019 . October 08th and 09th October 08th = 8 am to 10 pm Thursday and Friday October 09th = 6 am to 10 pm To book cabin for fishing and hunting: [email protected] Registration station The registration station for rifle season will be open at 819-440-6400 October 10th to 18th at Grande-Chute; 8am to 6 pm

Rest of the year Collection of household waste From Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 and 1 pm to 4 pm Please note that we only accept household waste. No large items (mattresses, couches Administration office

etc.) will be accepted. You’ll have to bring large items back home and dispose of it in a safe and legal manner.

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We thank you for your good collaboration! Ice, worms, propane 20 lbs, clothes and other Fishing and hunting sectors Payment by debit or cash

Changes have been made to the hunting and fishing sectors. Regulation 04-2018 10.00$ (tx incl.) or Annual report 4.00$ (tx incl.). At the Zec Dumoine divides both hunting and fishing into two sectors. Fishing sector P-5 will be for the Topographic map registration office or order them by mail by contacting the Zec Dumoine office. A 3.00$ for entire zec with the exception of P-6 which includes Lac Petite Chute. Hunting sector C- postage fee will be apply. For the maps in circulation stickers for new routes will be available at 2 will be for the entire zec with the exception of C-1 located east of the road between the AGM and the reception post until stocks run out. Grande-Chute and located east of the road between Grande-chute and Petite Chute creek on 2km. So P-5 for fishing and C-2 for hunting. . 3, rue Principale, Rapides-des-Joachims (Québec) J0X 3M0 Adm: Tél : 613-586-1966 [email protected] Poste d’accueil : Tél /Fax : 613-586-1967 Good season to all! Revised 30-04-2020

Reminder of a few rules

IMPORTANT - Camping and upgrades New applicable campsite regulation established by the MFFP 05-2018 is in force on the Zec Dumoine, additional details and information can be retrieved from the MFFP website at https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/la- faune/territoires-fauniques/camping-zecs/ or Zec website https://zecdumoine.reseauzec.com/camping- reglements-05-2018. The standardization of the campgrounds on the Zec Dumoine will be implemented in 2020, a new camping committee has been formed to answer additional questions pertaining to the new regulation established by the MFFP, all questions can be sent to [email protected]

Bait is forbidden for fish (minnows and other) In Zec Dumoine, it is forbidden to use and to have in your possession fish bait (dead or alive) or to use fish as a lure. Only leeches (alive or dead) are allowed.

Walleye, size to respect (37 to 53CM) and portfolio fillets It is not permitted to catch and keep or to have in your possession walleye of less than 37 cm or more than 53 cm

The walleye should be transported whole or in fillets as described below. . This allows for the identification of the species and the determination of the total length. The two fillets must measure more than 28 cm and less than 40 cm long. These must be measured from the tip of the tail to the inside of the pectoral fin. Fillets must be connected by the caudal fin (tail). The pectoral fins and the skin must adhere to the filet.

Lake trout and splake trout

Please note that the daily limit and possession for all Quebec (except where specified) is now two (2) lake trout. See section “special regulations 2019” for lakes of exceptions authorizing capture of 3 splake and lake trout combined together.

RESULTS OF THE LAST FIVE HUNTING SEASONS Registration, pricing and access permit - Mandatory at any time (12

months by year) Species / results 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 All year long, it is mandatory to register to access the territory and you must leave your Moose 45* 42* 73 52* 81 registration record when you exit. Furthermore, every person who wants to circulate Black bear 26 28 45 46 35 or to practice an activity, must pay the current pricing. Patridge 801 763 426 500 453 * Year when it was prohibited to shoot a female with firearm. Not submitting your registration constitute an offence punishable by fine. HUNTING SEASON 2017 It’s possible to register at the registration office located at 3, rue Principale in Rapides- Species Weapons Limits Hunting periods des-Joachims and Zec Restigo or by using online registration service (see following Moose Bow & cross bow 1 per 2 hunter, September 19 to note). M -F-C October 04, 2020 Online registration service - (PAV) Moose Rifle, bow & cross 1 per 2 hunter October 10 to 18, 2020 bow M-C It is possible to purchase packages and register via the online registration service (PAV) on www.zecdumoine.reseauzec.com Moose Primitive weapon, 1 per 2 hunter, October 19 to 25, 2020 bow & cross bow M-C Please note that administration fees will be applied with the purchase of packages made through the online registration service. Deer Bow & cross bow 1 per hunter Unknown M-F-C To register by PAV - It is possible to print your registration up to Deer Primitive weapon 1 per hunter, Unknown five days before your arrival. bow & cross bow M (7 cm or more) Date and time of access: It is mandatory to validate your arrival Deer Rifle, bow & cross 1 per hunter, Unknown bow M (7 cm or more) and departure, to do this, you have access to a timestamp at the registration of the Zec to punch your slip when arriving and Black bear 1 per hunter May 15 to June 30, 2020 leaving or check in with an employee of the Zec. Partridge 5 per Day, September 19, 2020 According to the regulation regarding hunting and fishing ZEC, Law C - 61.1, r. 78, 15 in possessions to January15, 2021 section 3 - 4th paragraph (this proof of registration duly completed shall be returned Hare None September 19, 2020 to March 31, 2021 when leaving at the registration station); M= male F=female C= calf For those who arrive by planes or other similar way, a maximum deadline of 48 hours will be allowed for delivery of duly completed registration sheet. After this period, your registration will not be valid and will constitute a breach. POLICY – NOTIFICATION AND POSTING FOR BEAR HUNTING Options for package purchase : A map will be available at the Zec Dumoine reception station to score points 1- Zec Restigo reception - 10 % service fee. for each baited bear site. In order to make our territory safe for all users, we ask 2- On line with the online registration service (PAV) - 3 % software adm. fees all hunters to point by passing the reception post and that a sign be displayed 3- Zec Dumoine reception (3 rue Principale) – without additional charge or E-transfer. at the edge of the road to indicate the active sites.

FÊTE DE LA PÊCHE 2020 - Cancelled FISHING SEASON 2020 For the residents of Québec, free fishing weekend which will be held from 05 till 07 of June 2020. No provincial fishing license will be needed and fishing will be free on Zec Species Daily catch limit and in Fishing periods possession Dumoine. A perfect way to introduce your family and friends. RESULTS – FISHING SEASON (2018-2019) Northen Pike 6 in total May 15th to October 18th, 2020 Walleye 6 in total May 15th to October 18th, 2020 SPECIES Num. of Num. of Success / Success / Average Average catches in catches in day in day in weight (kg) weight (kg) Speckle trout 7 in total May 08th to September 25th, 2020 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Lake trout, (1) 2 in total May 08th to September 13th, 2020 Walleye 4699 3776 .93 .77 .64 .72 Splake trout(1) Speckeld trout 2424 2275 1.14 1.06 .55 .49 Splake trout 30 40 .11 .13 1.38 1.71 You are however, free to release all the fish you want. Remember that you must avoid hurting Lake trout 307 280 .26 .21 1.47 1.34 them if you choose catch and release.

Northern Pike 922 717 .32 .25 .76 .73 SPECIAL REGULATIONS 2020

STOCKED LAKE – SPECKLE TROUT AND SPLAKE TROUT (2016 À 2019) Lakes : Benwah, du Milieu and Limit and possession : four (4) speckle trout LACS 2016 2017 2018 2019 Head (1) Bîome 1100 Lake West (1) Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays only Camp New regulation from May 09th to when quota is reached (250). Castor Limit and possession: four (4) speckle trout. Chaîne 3 Lakes Spring, Arc-en-Ciel and Open Sundays only from May 10th to when Courtney - Jackson Pinguet (1) quota is reached. Limit and possession: four (4) Du Moineau 2500 speckle trout. Égriseille Gervais Lakes: Rosemond, Yves, de l’Orme Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays only Hank’s Pond 750 and Blackburn (1) starting May 09th. Hanwell Lakes: Back Camp, Wilson and Fly-fishing only. Madill 2500 Patterson (1) Mill Lakes : aux Sangsues, Malouin and Lake trout open from May 8th to August 3th, Moqueur 1100 (closed) (closed) Pinguet 1000(closed) (closed) 2500 Paul-Joncas inclusively. Rosemond 4000 Lake Ramé Lake trout open from May 8th to July 3th Sables inclusively. All other species: open from May Salampar 15th to July 5th inclusively. Second 2000 Lakes: Chaîne 3, Dixon, Fripp, Limit and possession: three (3) lake trout and Whisky 1250 Sauvole, Madill, Hanwell, Oriole, splake trout all together. Yves 1000 Salampar and Stubbs (2) Omble de fontaine (1) 8500 (1) 6200 (1) 5000 (1) (1) - When the quota of a lake is reached, the lake is closed for fishing. NOTE : (1) Stocking of speckle trout (2) - Exception lakes for splake and lake trout.