Zec Pontiac
Hunting and fishing dates for 2011
 
Hunting
 
Moose (bull, cow and calf, 3 licences by moose killed)
Bow and crossbow September 24 to October 2
Fire weapons October 8 to October 16
 
Deer
Bow and crossbow October 17 to October 21
Black powder ** October 22 to October 26
Rifle October 27 to November 13
 
Ruffed grouse (Partridge) September 17 to January 15

** Black powder = weapons with mouth loading, crossbow and bow.

This is only a part of the hunting regulations. To know all the rules please consult this link:
http://www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/online/wildlife/hunting-regulations/index.asp

Fishing

Summer Fishing

Fishing seasons
Zec opening : May 13
End of fishing : September 11
 
Species, catch limit and season

SPECIES

CATCH LIMIT

SEASON

Bass 6 June 23 to September 11
Pike 6 May 20 to September 11
Walleye 5 May 20 to September 11
Brook trout 7 May 13 to September 11
Lake trout 2 May 13 to September 11
Other See zone 10 May 13 to September 11
 
Lakes with differed opening - For all the species
Pythonga* Open on June 3 (except bass)
Séguin Open on May 27
Walsh Open on June 24
Hobbs Open on June 10
Noé Open on June 10
Rondeau Open on June 10
A la Truite Open on June 10
* Include Baie Carr, Hibou river and Mooney lake.
 
Lake opened on week ends and non-working Mondays
Barton lake Open on May 13
 
Annually closed lake
The Moore lake is closed all the year for all species.

Winter fishing

Opened lakes for winter fishing for 2011-2012 season.
Open from December 20, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

Brook trout only:

This is only a part of the regulations for fishing. To know all the rules please consult this link :
http://www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/online/wildlife/fishing-regulations/index.asp

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