Moose Hunts on Newfoundland 

Hunting on Newfoundland

Moose hunting on Newfoundland begins in early September and continues to the end of November. To make the most of the short hunting season the outfitter operates 7 remote hunting lodges and a number of spike- and tented camps. For this reason it is possible to enjoy successful hunts throughout the season.

This hunting tour stretches over 7 days, and includes 6 days hunting, from Monday to Saturday (Hunting is not allowed on Sundays here on Newfoundland). If possible it is best if hunters arrive on a Sunday, when they will be met at the airport by our outfitter, who will then bring them to a nearby hotel. The following morning you will continue on to the hunting camp where you will be based by helicopter or float plane. After breakfast/lunch you will begin the hunt.

Typically you will see moose every day during the hunt (depending on the weather conditions) and a diligent hunter should find it possible to shoot a handsome bull with in a couple of days.

All hunting is carried out with 2:1 guiding, which is to say there will be one guide with 2 hunters. If you prefer to hunt with your own individual guide it is possible to arrange 1:1 guiding on payment of a supplement. The outfitters fine reputation and the game-rich hunting districts they offer has attracted some of the best hunting guides and staff to work with them - some with over 30 years of experience.

After flying to the town of Deer Lake on Newfoundland, via Toronto, our outfitter advises all hunters to stay in a hotel in Deer Lake both before and after the hunt. This not only enables you to rest after the long flight, but it helps ensure you will be back in Deer Lake in good time for your flight home.

There is also the opportunity to combine the hunt with black bear or the rare Woodland Caribou. Newfoundland is currently the only place in the world where non-local hunters have the opportunity to hunt these impressive animals. Woodland Caribou is the rarest and most majestic of the Caribou species, and with their large white manes and enormous cinnamon-colored antlers with many points, they make an excellent trophy. The best time to hunt them is during the rut in October, where they gather in larger herds, and these herds will usually contain several large trophy bulls.

HUNT PROGRAM: 

Day 1: Arrival at Deer Lake and overnight in a hotel near the airport.

Day 2: Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the hunting camp by helicopter or float plane - settle into the camp, breakfast/lunch, then start the hunt.

Days 3-8: Hunting. 

Day 9: Depart from the hunting camp in the morning and fly by helicopter/float plane back t Deer Lake. Here trophies, skins will be taken to a taxidermist so they can be treated before being sent home. Overnight accommodation in a hotel before beginning your journey home the next day. 

Day 10: Departure for home

The numbers of places available are limited, and as there are many repeat bookings every year, these can sell out quickly. We therefore recommend you book your hunt well in advance.