The name of the reserve is derived from the Mastigouche Hunting and Fishing club, which was established in 1881.

[3] The first private hunting club concession in Mastigouche was awarded to Élisabeth Copeland de Berthier in 1881.

According to Sépaq, the main attractions of the park are: The popular fishing destination Lac Sorcier is so-named because of a legendary sorcerer that haunts the woods around the lake, keeping visitors awake at night with strange calls.

[2] The reserve is home to over 30 mammal species, including white-tailed deer, wolf, lynx, moose, American black bear, and hare.

Among the birds found in the park, there are golden eagle, osprey, ruffed grouse, and common loon.