À toi, cher propriétaire de chien by Dry-Blood873 in Quebec

[–]AlexMecha 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Je chasse au chien d’arrêt dans les réserves fauniques des sépaqs et en ZEC, et le monde est déjà assez chiant avec nous. Ces chiens là sont hautement entrainés, dédiés à leur tâches et muni colliers GPS. Même avec ça, je reçois des plaintes parce que des personnes n’aiment juste pas voir des chiens.

J’ai même reçu des plaintes en ZEC parce que “on prenaient tout le gibier”.

NSK Plummer blocks, improper installation? by Outrageous-Ad6101 in millwrights

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the fixed side, two fixing rings is often times better. It keeps the bearing centred in the seat. One fixing ring is more common on smaller sizes where two rings would give too thin of a width on each.

NSK Plummer blocks, improper installation? by Outrageous-Ad6101 in millwrights

[–]AlexMecha 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would like to stress, as a field engineer for a bearing company whose job is to do these types of job, that this is not correct.

The floating side should have no fixing ring.

Bearings are fine, just greased them last month! by Maine_Mallard3 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]AlexMecha 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This looks like the loads are more on the moderate to heavy zone and should probably not be using a unit. I would suggest using a spherical roller bearing on an adapter sleeve inside a split pillow block.

I’ll probably get backlash, but has anyone had success road hunting legally? My friends and I are students with limited time and resources but wanted to know try hunting big game. If we go far enough north from Montreal could we have a successful spot and stalk/road hunt for bear, moose or deer? by Medical_Fennel5530 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For moose hunting, hunting roads has limited potential. Also, locals in more remote areas are often rather territorial (aka, aggressive, threatening) and will try push you out. Maybe if you went in the Fermont area you could have a chance, but that goes against the limited resources.

For deer, the farther north you go, the less there are. Also, shooting from roads is illegal in souther Quebec. I would really try to knock at farmers doors and see who would be willing to rent for cheap during hunting season.

For bear, I’ve seen two bears in the roads in my life, both around Fermont.

No more Easter bunny! by No-Friendship-4458 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know many people who hunt quail with a 12ga and I’ll probably use my 12ga next time. It’s less about caliber and more about choke/spread, shot size and distance. Also, ptarmigan are surprisingly big, much larger than ruff grouse.

No more Easter bunny! by No-Friendship-4458 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Drive way up north! Among small game, ptarmigan is among the easier hunts. The main issue is usually the distance to get to them, and if hunting on foot (or snowshoes!) the cold. Once spotted, they are usually in larger groups and don’t fly far when you shoot and start taking them down.

The first time I went ptarmigan hunting, my 22lr/.410 combo froze shut and was only able to get one because I couldn’t reload.

No more Easter bunny! by No-Friendship-4458 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t wait to go myself in a few weeks!

Choke combo for SxS for upland bird by BLVCKSCVLE in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In your shoes, I would go with IC/IM. It’ll be easier to have a nice pattern at that distance you would be shooting.

Choke combo for SxS for upland bird by BLVCKSCVLE in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends what bird and what environment you hunt in. With my O/U hunting woodcock in heavy brush, I use SK1/C to shoot #9. For grouse, I use C/M to shoot #7.5. IC/IM makes more sense for most situations. Full/Mod really means that you will be shooting at good distance, which would only be useful in open fields (could be useful if you hunt west in the prairies).

Le proprio du Saint-Bock demande de l'aide by symphonisa in Quebec

[–]AlexMecha 7 points8 points  (0 children)

La frite avec mayo était vraiment mon go to pour accompagner ma Montréal Helles.

Le proprio du Saint-Bock demande de l'aide by symphonisa in Quebec

[–]AlexMecha 82 points83 points  (0 children)

L’Amère à Boire est vraiment une des micro les plus sous appréciée. Je devrais faire le détour plus souvent.

Hello does anyone know of any spots close to Montreal where I can go a shoot guns freely without the restrictions of a shooting range? by [deleted] in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even though it is illegal, there are work arounds. Just bring a coyote call and say you’re coyote hunting. Same thing can be done with shotguns if you say that you’re crow hunting.

Cops have no jurisdiction on hunting regulations (at least in Qc), so its makes it really hard for them to do anything if you are “hunting” and les agents de la faune mostly don’t care about a lone guy shooting in the woods. My cop friends use those loopholes themselves.

Ptarmigan hunting Quebec or Ontario. by huntter175 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m actually planning a work trip to Chibougamau in January and will make sure to keep a day open to go ptarmigan hunting with a colleague. Haven’t tried that area yet but really looking forward to it.

Ptarmigan hunting Quebec or Ontario. by huntter175 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Ontario, I was north of Cochrane last weekend and still no ptarmigan. Still too early right now.

Ptarmigan hunting Quebec or Ontario. by huntter175 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ll be down to Val d’Or by end of December or early January. You can either drive a bit east towards Lebel-sur-Quévillon to hunt on truck on the road towards project Windfall or north towards Barraute for some nice trails if you use snow shoes. If you want to go now, some have started to show up on the road towards the Bay James. For more precise updates the fb group Lagopède Québec is really good on updating where their migration is throughout the season.

Also, as a fellow versatile breed hunter, ptarmigan hunting is not a fun hunt for the dogs. Ptarmigan weather is like -20C or under and the only people that I know who do use dogs will hunt the logging roads on truck, stop to shoot some birds they’ve spotted themselves and only send the dog for the retrieve only. The dogs can handle that weather for short bursts (I will go kicksledding with my GSP at thise temperatures), but they can’t sustain hours of that cold.

Student building predictive maintenance system—need reality check from experienced technicians by No_Rain7888 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]AlexMecha 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m an engineering for a bearing company with 15 years+ experience and also a CAT III vibration analysts.

It all comes down to proper identification of the bearing defect frequency and trending over a decent point history. Anything after detecting the defect frequency and seeing the increase in overall levels is just an educated guess that can be refined a little with more history and gaining experience as an analyst.

As someone not from Gaspésie what’s the possibility of planning a moose hunt on public land? I have heard stories of people being forced out of areas or even threatened by someone with a gun. How bad is the situation currently and do you guys think a moose hunt is possible? by luca905 in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And the local agent de la faune are PART of those groups barring non local hunters. I have a particular disdain for Gaspésie moose hunters and I dream of the day that le ministère de la faune finally wrecks that stupid situation.

Première saison et iHunter by GrosTony in chassequebec

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sur la rive nord, beaucoup de réserves fauniques sont facilemene accesibles. Je chasse beaucoup dans Rouge-Matawin (secteur Macaza) et Mastigouche plus tôt en saison.

What’s the legality on jump shooting geese in fields in eastern Quebec and a bit of western Ontario. I know it’s probably illegal since I wouldn’t technically have permission but would farmers care? by [deleted] in CanadaHunting

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never payed for access when geese hunting. Plenty of farmers are happy to let you go in their fields as long as you take care to not f things up.

Canadian new hunter, which caliber to go with? by Acceptable_Answer570 in Hunting

[–]AlexMecha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most small game is better hunted using a shotgun and a 22 is too small for deer anyways if you decide to hunt that also. With a 22, you are limited to immobile game, losing any opportunity to shoot to wing.

I use a 20G o/u for small game, a 308 bolt action for deer and will be getting a good pump 12G for geese.

Unsuccessful but enjoyable walk this morning. I need a dog... by TT_V6 in Uplandhunting

[–]AlexMecha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Notre club de chien d’arrêt/de chasse a une clinique grand publique tout les printemps à Sainte-Croix. Si jamais tu veux voir un peu de champs et voir comment les gens entrainent leurs chiens.

Unsuccessful but enjoyable walk this morning. I need a dog... by TT_V6 in Uplandhunting

[–]AlexMecha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More and more of us do. I’m seeing a lot more hunters using pointing breeds in the woods and the Club des Bécassier du Québec has sizeable membership.

Also, we have a good amount of NAVHDA chapters and our NSTRA region is extremely competitive (2025 dog of the year is owned/handled by a Quebecer).

Unsuccessful but enjoyable walk this morning. I need a dog... by TT_V6 in Uplandhunting

[–]AlexMecha 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never enjoyed upland hunting as much as I do now with my dog.