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The ideal time to catch brook trout in Quebec (also known as speckled trout) is early in the sportfishing season, up until mid-June or early July (depending on the area). But we all know that when fishing is at its best, most people cannot go, s...

When trying to attract moose, many hunters call far too loud and too long. You should only call when you know that there is moose in your hunting area. And when you do call, do it softly and briefly. Tips from one of our partner for moose calli...

Mineral sites: their efficiency during the summer does not guarantee efficiency in the fall. Moose and deer are attracted to minerals, mainly sodium, which is found in high concentrations in salt. It is now scientifically recognized that sodium...

Just like for human beings, every fish species has a temperature at which its metabolic activity is at its highest. Very few anglers take this into account, even though it is highly useful when choosing their fishing techniques, both in terms of...

I wish you to harvest at least one big game during this hunting season (caribou, white-tailed deer, bear or moose). If you do achieve the desired success, I hope that you will properly age your venison. The aging of game meat is a subject that i...

In the last few weeks, I have been spreading the news that trout fishing—various trout species, including brook trout—will be open as of April 23 in most areas of the province of Quebec. To get all the details, you now have to visit the website...

Since the fishing season has just begun, it’s time to think about the technique to use on your first outing. Brook trout (or speckled char) are coldwater fish whose favorite temperature is between 52 and 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Let’s keep in mind...

People often ask me what my favourite fishing rod is. In fact, maybe I shouldn't answer this question by fear of leading my readers who are currently looking to purchase a new rod in believing that there is a single best rod on the market. Howev...

Over the last few weeks, while the sun was burning our skin, and the days were hot and humid fishermen/anglers have asked me to advise them on the best way to keep their fish fresh. First, let me tell you that friends of mine that are “scientis...

Can I rely on my GPS in the forest? How accurate is it? What are the best tricks to make the most of it? What should I do if I find myself in a critical situation? Let's begin by understanding how a GPS actually works. The constellation of sate...

How many of you have already experienced twisting issues with your fishing line? I can imagine from here your memories of inoperable spinning reels due to typical twists and all the sweet thoughts you had at that very moment, while trying to fis...

TRAP The origins of this sport now called "TRAP" can be traced back to England in 1793. During this activity, a standard 108 mm (4 1/4 inches) clay pigeon is thrown from a "house" located 15 to 25 metres away in front of the shooter. The angle ...