Historical Big Game Harvest Statistics for Quebec

Harvest data for caribou, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, moose, and black bear from hunting and trapping in Quebec. Records begin in 1971 and are provided by the Government and Municipalities of Québec. Data accuracy and recording systems have improved over time.

Use Cases

• Analyze harvest trends for species like moose or caribou over time to assess population dynamics. Model the relationship between hunting area boundaries and reported harvest numbers for white-tailed deer. Forecast future black bear harvest based on historical time-series data. Compare harvest rates across different species like wild turkey and caribou within the same temporal periods.

Strengths

• Data spans over 50 years, starting from 1971.
• Covers harvest statistics for five distinct big game species.

Limitations

• Hunting area names and boundaries have changed over time, complicating spatial analysis.
• Specific row counts, column names, and sample sizes are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec.

Collection Method

Collected from hunting and trapping recording systems.

Time Range

1971 to present.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Quebec, Canada.