Zec Owen

Zec Owen
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Zec Owen

Province of Quebec

Location Canada, Quebec, Témiscouata Regional County Municipality
Nearest city Dégelis
Coordinates 47°41′N 68°29′W / 47.683°N 68.483°WCoordinates: 47°41′N 68°29′W / 47.683°N 68.483°W[1]
Area 615 kilometres (382.14 mi)[2]
Established 1978
Governing body Fédération chasse pêche Owen
Website Zec Owen

The ZEC Owen is a "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (controlled harvesting zone) (ZEC) in the municipality of Lejeune in the Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (RCM), in the administrative region of Bas-Saint-Laurent, in Quebec, in Canada.

Owen Controlled harvesting zone was established in 1978 by the Government of Quebec, in the process of attribution of public lands to nonprofit organism instead of private clubs. In 1978, the "Fédération de Chasse et Pêche Owen" (Owen Hunting and Fishing Federation) was constituted as a non-profit organization bringing together four sports associations. Only two of these associations remain today: "Association de Loisir, Plein air, Chasse et Pêche Baseley inc" and the "Club sportif des Biens de Même inc". The headquarters of the Federation is located at the Squatec City Hall[3]

Geography

ZEC is located in the administrative region of Bas-Saint-Laurent, near the borders of New Brunswick and Rimouski Wildlife Reserve. The border Quebec-New Brunswick serves as the boundary to the east limit of the ZEC. The Madawaska River serves as southern boundary of the ZEC. The route 185 between Dégelis with Edmundston in New Brunswick along the southern boundary of the ZEC. Raymond Lake is the northernmost territory. ZEC is surrounded by municipalities in the Témiscouata Regional County Municipality.

Covering an area of 615 square kilometers, the ZEC Owen has 35 lakes with 32 available for recreational fishing. The territory includes 10 rivers (or river segments) including 9 operated for recreational fishing. The two main rivers are: Owen and Madawaska. The watershed of the Owen River drains about 50% of the territory. ZEC has several streams (or stream segment): Lizotte, Languedoc, the Birches, Iroquois, Plourde, Benedict, Horseback, Ritchie, Lajoie, Asselin and Morrison.

The territory of the ZEC comprises:

Located near the provincial border, Mount Benedict reaches 385 m. altitude. Both home Zec positions are located:

Hunting and fishing

In Zec, nature lovers have the opportunity to observe species such as: American black bear, deer, moose, fox, lynx, grouse, hare, fisher marten, weasel, squirrel, heron, bald eagle, red-tailed hawk, loon and beaver. Two nests of bald eagles have been listed. The heron is protected.

On the territory of the ZEC fishing quota are applicable for the following species: brook trout, lake trout, coregonus and perch. Fishing seasons and quotas allowed are listed on the website of the ZEC Owen: Official website . Given the abundance of wildlife in the ZEC, the following species are subject to quotas, according to particular periods, hunting gear and sex of animals (moose): moose, Virginia deer, american black bear, grouse and hare.

Key attractions

Among the natural attractions of the ZEC, visitors can stop by the ZEC at:

A walking trail on 4 km constructed by the ZEC provides access to the highest peak in the area. An archaeological site contains artifacts of Native American prehistory in that territory.

ZEC offers a hosting service at Baseley Chalet, located at the water's edge, one kilometer from the home and drive away Baseley post. Campers can also use campground at Camping Grand Benedict. Several boat ramps are provided on water lakes of the ZEC.

Toponymy

The name "ZEC Owen" is derived from the name of the Owen River, which crosses its territory. The name "Zec Owen" was formalized on August 5, 1982, at the Bank of place names in the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Quebec).[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gouvernement du Québec - Commission de toponymie du Québec. "Toponym: Zec Owen". Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ↑ Gouvernement du Québec. "Zones d'exploitation contrôlée (controlled harvesting area)". Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ website ZEC Owen - Section "Our organism"
  4. ↑ Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Name Board of Quebec) - Toponym: Zec Owen

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