Anybody done a Moose hunt in Newfoundland?

please, no rubber boot or schreech comments.

thanks,

Rich

I did one back in 1996. Got a small bull. I remember we did a lot of walking everyday. Just visiting the island is a pretty neat experience.

I don't think it would be my first pick if I was wanting a big moose. They do kill some nice ones in some parts of the island, but I think a person can do better in Alberta or some of those provinces if they are just wanting a good representative animal. We drove to North Sydney Nova Scotia and took the ferry to Port Aux Basques and spent almost 3 weeks on the island. Don't have any idea what things are like there now, back then the locals were friendly and the scenery was beautiful.

Wished I could be of actual help but that was a good while back.

H Rich--Great place to hunt and meet the nicest people in the world. Been there 6 or 7 times and came away with game on each occasion. The moose bulls have an average of around 30 inches and about 800/900 pounds. Of course there is always the monster to be had. I was up in 1998 when one of the hunters in our camp got a 48 inch bull, nice one.

As some of the other members say, the island is beautiful.

one thing, it is the hardest of hunting conditions. Hunting the western states is not near as difficult.

I did a moose hunt there a few years back. They have a good moose population. Our camp went 100%. If a big, impressive wall hanger was my goal I would suggest looking elsewhere. Even a once in a lifetime moose by Newfie standards will be under 50". Many of Alaska's areas have a 50" minimum.

Hi Rich
My hunting partner hunted Newfie this fall again,he has been there several time.Everyone in camp got a moose.Reasonable price and great people.
Bill

Tuckamore lodge - area one - the best in the island -

I was there twice and everybody in our group got an animal. A 36" bull is considered a good animal. I would go back again. You will not meet a nicer bunch of people. Both trips were a wonderful experience.

thanks,

Rich

I went with Blue Mountain Outfitters a few years back and got a 36" bull. Wish I had a woodland caribou tag when I was there. The food was good and plenty of it. OI only saw tow moose while I was there and that was a cow and the bull I shot. This was shot on the the 3rd day if I remember. They have big Black bears in the area if you are lucky enough to get on one. Accomodations were okay. I stayed in a barracks type arrangement and I am a light sleeper , so snorers kept me awake most of the night. We used the boat to cruise the lake and then went inland to do some calling. The meat and cape was well cared for and the camp was well organized. If you have time go to Nova Scotia or spend some time in the towns of St.Johns or Port aux Basques. Good rain gear was a must and good boots for walking on the muskeg.

I use Caribou Valley Outfitters (Dean Wheeler)Great fun!

I went in the 90's. I took a nice woodland caribou. Saw tons of these. I saw a few moose but no shooters. The guy i shared a cabin with took a bull that I would not have personaly shot.

Weather was a huge issue.

Check out Dean Crocker's place. We did moose and woodland caribou last October. Well run, good guides with an emphasis on quality. PM me if you want to discuss the hunt. Good luck.

I would vouch for Dean Crockers. I was up there last year, great lodge and good hunting. Everyone went home satisfied with their hunt and animals.

Dean McDonald of Moose Valley Outfitters. He's got fly-in camps early in season & or later on (Nov.) you can stay @ Marble Mtn ski resort in a sweet condo & hunt his holdings off the Burgeo Highway in SE Nfld. . I shot a caribou in 2000 & bull moose in 2011. You won't be disappointed, an honest & hard-working guy. I'll be going back for sure.

I had an absolutely terrible experience with Kevin Decker and Woodland Lodges. Two of 4 hunters never saw a bull moose. We were sold a fly in hunt and we ended up driving a conversion van and trailer back logging roads. My guide was was LAZY.

I could go on.