Pourvoirie Homamo covers a 129 km² wild and mountainous territory located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, north of Saguenay and south of the Pipmuacan Reservoir (hunting zone 28). This preserved natural environment is home to over 45 lakes and three major rivers, including the Rivière aux Sables and the Maria River. The main body of water, Lake Itomamo, spans 14 km² with a perimeter of nearly 14 km and depths exceeding 220 feet. It is fed by numerous rivers and natural spawning grounds.
The territory is renowned for its populations of native brook trout of remarkable genetic purity, divided into four
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distinct strains originating from the sector's major watercourses. Without any stocking or introduction of fry, these brook trout average 10 to 12 inches, regularly reaching weights of 2 to 4 pounds, and exceptionally up to nearly 10 pounds.
On land, the boreal forest hosts a high density of moose and a large population of black bears. Forested areas include 8 to 15-year-old cutovers, resting sites, and breeding grounds ideal for game. Small game is also abundant, particularly ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, and snowshoe hare. Observed wildlife includes caribou, wolves, foxes, martens, mink, otters, beavers, muskrats, and porcupines. Wetlands and aquatic environments attract a variety of birds including great blue herons, bald eagles, snowy owls, falcons, hawks, great horned owls, and various duck species. Additionally, the local flora is rich with wild blueberry patches and edible mushrooms.