The hunt began a week ago. Dangerous behavior is observed in the forest. Hunters voluntarily block roads in the territory of certain controlled exploitation zones (ZECS) in Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean.
For example, in the Zec des Passes in Lac-Saint-Jean, stones were placed on the ground to block the path of passers-by, a behavior that does not surprise some hunters. Réjean Gobeil himself faced such a situation during the hunting season this year.
“They blocked roads in our area,” he said. You must not block any path, not even with your truck.”
“These are behaviors that shouldn’t exist,” he added. The game is available and accessible to everyone.”
Some people also use ropes to prevent users from moving.
“It’s about taking over an area, keeping it peaceful and increasing the chances of harvesting,” said Éric Lapointe, owner of Chicoutimi Hunting and Fishing.
This behavior is very dangerous and can have serious consequences.
“When we encounter obstacles like this, it can take several minutes before we can help a patient, a victim or even someone else.” [nous compliquer la tâche] to save a life,” said Tony Larochelle, a supervisor with the Cooperative of Ambulance Technicians of Quebec (CTAQ).