This was my first time attending the Quebec Outdoor, Hunting, Fishing, and Camping show and I was suitably impressed! The show is easily as big as our Toronto shows and it was packed with people!
My first stop was to check in with my good friends Gilles at Mossberg and Donald from Evans Group.
Gilles walked me through Mossberg’s latest lineup
Including novelties like the 940 Pro Tactical SPX, which has a newly designed forend that features an integrated heat shield, multiple M-Lok accessory slots, and QD ports. It also comes with a Vang Comp 6-Shotshell carrier system!
Next the 590RM mag fed. The “RM” stands for ambidextrous Rotary Safety Selector with the first production double-stack Magazines made for pump-actions.
Love the camo pattern Silver Reserve Eventide – Turkey
The short stock on the 500 Bantam is so cute lol
More from the lineup
Now from Evans Group. The Pedersoli shotgun muzzle loader is so cool! Not something you see everyday.
Sabatti out of Italy has been making firearms for 300 years and are known for their unique Multiradial rifling that doesn’t work like traditional lands and grooves (see my TACCOM 2023 review for a lot more details).
I like the ST-18
Next my friends at MD Charlton to see the latest from SIG
and even a Christensen Arms MPR.
I like the SIG Cross
And P365, as used by Halle Berry in John Wick 3
SIG optics
I liked the binos with Optical Image Stabilization
I covered Antler firearms at TSS a couple of weeks ago. As a reminder, they are entirely made in Quebec from design to manufacturing. They focus on being lightweight and very precise while being highly configurable with multiple options of stock type and colour, barrel (carbon fiber or steel), and action
For more tactical long-range shooting, Elite Precision can customize your rig, such as this Cadex in .338 Lapua. They also offer precision shooting courses on a range that goes out to 1,600 yards!
Rec-T-Fire laser system designed to align the scope or sights of your firearm without ever firing.
Speaking of lasers, the CCFR was running their Laser Rifle Target Shooting
You can see the red dot in the centre of the target on the right
So easy a kid can do it! In fact, it was quite popular with kids with lineups all day. Great way to get them started early.
I managed to sneak in for a pic
CCFR advocating for gun rights
Now on to knives! Good to see MAB Impex again
Huge selection of Damascus blades
Got this little knife…thanks so much!
More knives
Retailer selling bows from Bowtech, Hoyt, and Matthews
There were long lineups at the archery test ranges all day
I have always been a fan of Sitka gear so it was great to see they had a booth and reps on site! I knew that Sitka matches their “camo” patterns to the visual spectrum of the game you are hunting but I learned a lot more talking to the rep. Not only do they consider visual spectrum, they also consider the animals’ perspective, for example, waterfowl looking down as they fly overhead or ungulates looking up at a hunter in a tree stand! BTW, Sitka refers to their proprietary patterns as “concealment” not “camo” and the company is owned by Gore (as in Goretex). Their patterns are licenced out so you can get bows and firearms matched to your concealment clothing!
Their newest pattern
I love balaclavas
Handwarmer is super cool too
Variations of their Optifade
New all Gore-Tex boots that are 12 oz. lighter than competing boots
For even more concealment, Nature Tracks Scented Shoe Covers. They come in three options: Vanilla and Anise to attract big game such as bear, moose, and deer, or Unscented for a neutral approach.
If you prefer to be seen, Traktiq offers a ton of hi-viz gear.
Great shades from Costa Del Mar
And Rapala
You already know I love fur but wow such unique pieces from Creations Nous Deux!
check out these wolf gloves!
And keychains made of animal paws!
Seal!
Fur can cozies!
Ok now these are fur goals!
We both bought the seal paw keychains at the same time lol.
Lots of taxidermy at the show. This bear looks angry!
Bears look so much friendlier with a baseball cap
This guy looks angry too! I wonder who wins in a fight against a bear
Some great racks
Never seen this before! Life-size elephant to promote African hunting safari
Custom game calls from Recall Designs
There was even a hall full of boats! You know I love the police and SAR boats! Not a Zodiac but a similar RIB used by the RCMP
Mustang Survival flotation gear
I just had to try it on
More flotation gear at the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The CCGA is a not-for-profit that provides support to the Canadian Coast Guard and National Defense. They perform three key tasks: 1) assist with search and rescue and environmental response, 2) support Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Program through public outreach and education 3) assisting in checking aids to navigation. They also offer humanitarian assistance, mechanical engineering and maintenance of vessels and equipment, coordination of fundraising and special events, and support media relations.
Thanks for the upclose view
I’ve seen Argos but never in camo
Check out the tracks on this Yamaha Kodiak
Or if you want to cover your tracks….
Huge crowds all day
My swag from the show
Once again, a fantastic show! It had all the elements I am used to seeing at outdoor shows like guns, knives, archery, hunting and fishing equipment, fur, all terrain vehicles, and boats. Definitely worth the drive. Great job on social media by the organizers as well. A very friendly crew!
Btw, I haven’t covered my post-show meals in this series until now as food is so much better in Quebec lol. I wanted something French and authentic but wasn’t hungry enough for poutine so I went with escargot pizza at Mille et Une Pizza!
With cheesecake by local bakery Badoum
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