Tourism
See also: Anticosti National ParkBecause of its untamed wilderness and abundant wildlife, Anticosti Island is known for its hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities and it attracts some 3000 to 4000 hunters per year.
The majority of Anticosti Island (4,213 km2/1,627 sq mi) is under management by Sépaq Anticosti, a division of the provincial parks and wildlife reserves agency Sépaq. It actively promotes tourism on the island, in particular hunting and fishing tours. Another 572 km2 (221 sq mi) is protected in the Anticosti National Park (Parc national d'Anticosti). In addition to hunting and fishing, many other outdoor recreational activities are supported in this park, such as hiking, horseback riding, nature viewing, and sea kayaking.
There are also five commercial outfitters that hold exclusive hunting and fishing rights to 7,263 km2 (2,804 sq mi) of the island.
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