| Eric Peters Bear Hunting trip to Monet, Quebec, Canada |
After many years of hunting and fishing all over New York State, I
decided it was time to broaden my horizons. A new adventure only
Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters in Quebec Canada could provide. I
wanted an ultimate outdoorsman get away where I could hunt for a
black bear and fish for trophy Northern Pike and Walleye all in one
trip. One year before I planned to take the six day five night trip, I
contacted the owners Martin and Stacie Lemarche at Pourvoirie
Monet over the internet and from day one they were very responsive
to my needs. They provided prompt answers to all my questions.
decided it was time to broaden my horizons. A new adventure only
Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters in Quebec Canada could provide. I
wanted an ultimate outdoorsman get away where I could hunt for a
black bear and fish for trophy Northern Pike and Walleye all in one
trip. One year before I planned to take the six day five night trip, I
contacted the owners Martin and Stacie Lemarche at Pourvoirie
Monet over the internet and from day one they were very responsive
to my needs. They provided prompt answers to all my questions.
I received phone calls and email explaining in full detail what my experience would be like, what
equipment would be needed and what bait was most effective in their lakes. They also provided me with
local bait shops and the legal procedures for getting my firearms across the border for the hunt.
Martin and Stacie had coordinated a Sea Plane to transport me to the Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters base
camp. Upon my arrival, I received a very warm welcome (which included a batch of homemade chocolate
chip cookies) at Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters. Stacie already had my bear and fishing licenses prepared.
As soon as I arrived I was driven in an off road vehicle to a secluded cabin, which was located on the
shores of Lake Madeleine (Lac Madeleine). The cabin was warm, comfortable and suited all my needs. The
amenities of the cabin included a wood stove, a propane stove and refrigerator, and a sink. There were
comfortable bunk beds for sleeping and the dinner table was surrounded by windows with magnificent
views. The cabin was surrounded by all types of fresh animal tracks including that of moose and bear.
equipment would be needed and what bait was most effective in their lakes. They also provided me with
local bait shops and the legal procedures for getting my firearms across the border for the hunt.
Martin and Stacie had coordinated a Sea Plane to transport me to the Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters base
camp. Upon my arrival, I received a very warm welcome (which included a batch of homemade chocolate
chip cookies) at Pourvoirie Monet Outfitters. Stacie already had my bear and fishing licenses prepared.
As soon as I arrived I was driven in an off road vehicle to a secluded cabin, which was located on the
shores of Lake Madeleine (Lac Madeleine). The cabin was warm, comfortable and suited all my needs. The
amenities of the cabin included a wood stove, a propane stove and refrigerator, and a sink. There were
comfortable bunk beds for sleeping and the dinner table was surrounded by windows with magnificent
views. The cabin was surrounded by all types of fresh animal tracks including that of moose and bear.
A motorized boat was provided for fishing and exploring the five
lakes that connected to Lake Madeleine. To get from one lake to the
next, sometimes my colleague and I would have to lift the motor and
paddle through shallow streams or even drag the boat over a
beaver dam or two. This made my trip even more adventurous. I was
able to fish everyday from morning to evening. There were
continuous hook-ups with medium size Northern Pike and Walleye.
On occasion I hooked into a few monster Pike exceeding forty-five
inches in length. Cast or trolled rapalas (orange, black or blue) and
jigs (black or chartuesse) baited with earth worms were working
best.
lakes that connected to Lake Madeleine. To get from one lake to the
next, sometimes my colleague and I would have to lift the motor and
paddle through shallow streams or even drag the boat over a
beaver dam or two. This made my trip even more adventurous. I was
able to fish everyday from morning to evening. There were
continuous hook-ups with medium size Northern Pike and Walleye.
On occasion I hooked into a few monster Pike exceeding forty-five
inches in length. Cast or trolled rapalas (orange, black or blue) and
jigs (black or chartuesse) baited with earth worms were working
best.
The most anticipated part of my trip was the bear hunt. Martin
Lemarche assigned Hugo and Rudy; two expert guides to make
sure my needs were met at the cabin and to guarantee a high
probability that I would harvest a bear. Hugo and Rudy came to pick
me up at approximately 4pm on the first evening and transported
me to one of their tree stands via off road vehicle. The tree stand
was made from local timber and well camouflaged. I was told the
bait bucket below my stand was filled daily for several weeks
before my arrival to ensure bear sightings. They left me alone at my
stand. I came prepared with scent-free suit and boots, camouflage
clothing, bug suit (which included a head net and gloves), and my .
45-70 caliber rifle. A smaller caliber rifle would have been fine
however that is my favorite firearm. At approximately 8:50 pm I
heard a loud snort followed by a low growl behind me. I knew a
black bear was coming my way and I held still until I could have a
good shot opportunity. The bear circled my position quietly,
continuously checking the air for any signs of danger. It did this
while it kept itself out of my sight. The bear finally came into view
just to the left and below my stand. It slowly and cautiously
approached the bait and once or twice it appeared to look right at
me and through me. I slowly raised my gun and placed the sights on
the bruin’s shoulder. I squeezed the trigger and the bear turned
and attempted to bite where the bullet entered its body. Next the
bear ran off into the dense woods known as the "bush" in these
parts.
Lemarche assigned Hugo and Rudy; two expert guides to make
sure my needs were met at the cabin and to guarantee a high
probability that I would harvest a bear. Hugo and Rudy came to pick
me up at approximately 4pm on the first evening and transported
me to one of their tree stands via off road vehicle. The tree stand
was made from local timber and well camouflaged. I was told the
bait bucket below my stand was filled daily for several weeks
before my arrival to ensure bear sightings. They left me alone at my
stand. I came prepared with scent-free suit and boots, camouflage
clothing, bug suit (which included a head net and gloves), and my .
45-70 caliber rifle. A smaller caliber rifle would have been fine
however that is my favorite firearm. At approximately 8:50 pm I
heard a loud snort followed by a low growl behind me. I knew a
black bear was coming my way and I held still until I could have a
good shot opportunity. The bear circled my position quietly,
continuously checking the air for any signs of danger. It did this
while it kept itself out of my sight. The bear finally came into view
just to the left and below my stand. It slowly and cautiously
approached the bait and once or twice it appeared to look right at
me and through me. I slowly raised my gun and placed the sights on
the bruin’s shoulder. I squeezed the trigger and the bear turned
and attempted to bite where the bullet entered its body. Next the
bear ran off into the dense woods known as the "bush" in these
parts.
When it was dark Rudy and Hugo returned to my stand and we searched for the bear for a short while.
We decided to return the next day at daybreak to locate the bear. Rudy and Hugo found my bear and they
determined it was a two and a half year old, 145lb, female. The average black bear size for this area is
130-140 lbs (although many bear in this area grow much larger), so I was very pleased with the bear I
harvested. Rudy and Hugo did an excellent job skinning and packaging my bear for travel. Next, they
stored the bear in a freezer and provided ice for my cooler for my trip home. On the third night my
colleague also harvested a 155lb female bear, which put my hunting party at 100% success rate at Monet
Outfitters.
On my last day there, Hugo picked me up in an off-road vehicle and drove me back to the base camp.
When we arrived at base camp we were able to take hot showers. Martin and Stacie already had my bear
registered to cross the border back into the US. Stacie also made all their guests dinner and homemade
ice cream with brownies. My week at Pourvoirie Monet was full of adventure, warm hospitality, and
relaxation. This trip was an outdoorsman’s paradise, a real dream come true, and I plan on returning to
Pourvoirie Monet for future moose and bear hunts or fishing excursions.
Although Eric caught some nice fish by our New York standards, this does not tiplify the fishing at
Monet. Here is a picture of a walleye!
We decided to return the next day at daybreak to locate the bear. Rudy and Hugo found my bear and they
determined it was a two and a half year old, 145lb, female. The average black bear size for this area is
130-140 lbs (although many bear in this area grow much larger), so I was very pleased with the bear I
harvested. Rudy and Hugo did an excellent job skinning and packaging my bear for travel. Next, they
stored the bear in a freezer and provided ice for my cooler for my trip home. On the third night my
colleague also harvested a 155lb female bear, which put my hunting party at 100% success rate at Monet
Outfitters.
On my last day there, Hugo picked me up in an off-road vehicle and drove me back to the base camp.
When we arrived at base camp we were able to take hot showers. Martin and Stacie already had my bear
registered to cross the border back into the US. Stacie also made all their guests dinner and homemade
ice cream with brownies. My week at Pourvoirie Monet was full of adventure, warm hospitality, and
relaxation. This trip was an outdoorsman’s paradise, a real dream come true, and I plan on returning to
Pourvoirie Monet for future moose and bear hunts or fishing excursions.
Although Eric caught some nice fish by our New York standards, this does not tiplify the fishing at
Monet. Here is a picture of a walleye!
