Zec Chauvin

The ZEC Chauvin is a "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (controlled harvesting zone) of 619 square kilometres (239 sq mi), located partly in the unorganized territory of the Mont-Valin, in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec, in Canada.

The ZEC Chauvin which is covering 619 square kilometres (239 sq mi), is located on the northeast of the Saguenay River.

The territory of the ZEC supports the observation of ducks, including withers Iceland whose species is considered a vulnerable birds of Eastern Canada.

Females lay their eggs in cavities in large trees or in nest boxes installed by the Canadian Wildlife Service.

The name of the ZEC recalls the merit of Pierre Chauvin, lord of Tonnetuit, born in Dieppe (Seine-Maritime) before 1575 and died in Honfleur in February 1603.