Definitions

In the tables of the sport hunting seasons (Hunting periods and bag limits), “firearms” means rifles, shotguns and muzzle-loading firearms authorized, according to the species, page 10(see Autorized arms and ammunitions).

"Muzzle-loading firearm" has a different meaning according to whether it involves hunting for moose or hunting for white-tailed deer and black bear. For further details, consult the table entitled Authorized arms and ammunitions, page 10.

"Antlerless deer" designates a female white-tailed deer or a male, that is without antlers or whose antlers are less than 7 cm in length (which therefore includes calves).

"To hunt" means to pursue, chase, harass, stalk, mutilate, call, follow after, lie in wait of or search for an animal or attempt to do so, while in the possession of an arm, or to shoot, kill or capture an animal or attempt to do so, except by trapping it. "To trap" is limited to the capturing of a fur-bearing animal with a trap, or attempting to do so.

"Moose cow" indicates a moose cow over one year of age (see Clues for identifying the sex and age of moose page 18).

The expression "antlerless moose" designates a moose with no antlers or whose antlers measure less than 10 cm (which includes calves).

During the season when hunting calves is prohibited, the expression "moose with antlers" designates a moose whose antlers measure 10 cm or more.

"Resident" refers to persons domiciled in Québec and who resided there for at least 183 days of the year preceding their hunting activities or their application for a licence or certificate.