I have a moose/caribou hunt booked for the last week of Sept. in Newfoundland. My outfitter tells me that waterproof, kneehigh, rubber boots are a must. He says the terrain is very rough and wet. I know squat about rubber boots so any advice would be apreciated.

I'd find a pair of kneehigh, waterproof rubber boots.
My only advice would be DO NOT HUNT IN STEEL-TOE rubber boots. They'll have your toes bleeding in a matter of hours.

Newfies are a great people and you will have a wonderful hunt. The highest density of Moose on the planet! Cariboo are smallish, but wait for a fine stag. On the boots the outfitter is telling you the Gods honest truth. Take it to the bank! Mauser is very right about the steel toes, and I would add that they will be warmer without the steel. Get an insulated pair, and wear them ASAP for a few days of extra walking to feel them out. Do it now. I first hunted Buchan's plateau in the southwest over 20 years ago. Got a good Moose and a great stag. A bear stole the Moose cape and that lead me back again the following year... I wish I was going back once again.

Get a pair of LaCrosses's with thinsulate insulation and airbob soles... they're wonderful and very comfortable and have, if I remember correctly, what they call an "ankle fit" which locks your heel into the rear of the boot... I'd get nothing else.

I prefer the "Muck" brand or clones to the LaCrosse boots I wore in the past. Lighter, fit better and the foot part is more cut resistant. My socks stay up better in them too.

"Fit" is a highly individual thing... LaCrosse's fit my feet better than any other.

Muck Boots! They have a website. I've worn both LaCrosse and Mucks on caribou hunts and from now on it's Mucks all the way.

I have to agree on the "Muck" boots, did 14 caribou hunts, the last 11 were with muck boots. the first three, leather boots and wet feet!
"Muck" boots are very comfortable!

I've looked on the Muck boots website. The "Fieldmaster" looks about right. Can anyone tell me how high these boots are and if they have a closure to keep debris out? Thanks, Stoney

X-traTufs........Alaskan sneakers.

Joe

Brad
You are right about the fit, of course. LaCrosse boots also have better soles. Muck boots have that wavy tread which is poor for climbing up slippery slopes. Still for me and flat land hunting I'll stick with the Mucks.

What about high calf length boots like Meindl - for the leg and ankle support, teamed yp with knee high Goretex / Cordura gaiters?

I an thinking of the Berghaus 'Yeti' gaiters. I am going to get a pair for this Autumn hind season. I am currently using Black Isle gaiters.

They are great for wading burns and shallow rivers. The Scottish Highlands is like crawling over a sponge. Everything is wet in no time.

Thank goodness for clothing and boots with waterproof, breathable membranes!

I will have to agree with the "MUCK" boot. Two trips to Labrador for Caribou, I would not use anything else. Second trip resulted in 399 5/8" B&C. Good luck and use the Muck!