This study looks at how many large animals were harvested during the 2007 to 2008 hunting season across Québec. It uses required hunter reports to track what was harvested, where it happened, and basic details about the animals, such as their age and sex.
The report covers five big game species hunted in Québec; moose, white tailed deer, caribou, polar bear, and black bear. Hunters have been required to report this information since 1958, and over time the system has been improved so the data can be stored, compared, and reviewed year after year.
One key finding in the study is that about 26,000 moose were harvested during the 2007 season. The report explains that this level was similar to 2005, which was a more restrictive hunting year. Even with that harvest level, moose populations were still considered abundant in many hunting zones, though some areas needed closer monitoring to avoid overharvesting.
The study also shows that harvest numbers are not the same everywhere. Some regions see much higher harvesting than others, depending on access, hunting rules, and local conditions. The data is broken down by hunting zones, controlled harvesting areas, wildlife reserves, and Indigenous harvesting under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. This helps wildlife managers understand what is happening on the land instead of relying on province wide averages.
Reports like this matter because they create a long term record. They help communities, researchers, and decision makers see changes over time and make informed choices about wildlife, harvesting, and land stewardship.
You can read the full study, along with many other reports and documents, on our Documents page here:
We are currently working to log every study done on Naskapi land on our website so they are easier to find and accessible in one place. If you know of any studies, reports, or research that should be added, please send them to Benjamin Jancewicz at BenjaminJancewicz@Naskapi.ca