Moose

Hunt MS709

NEWFOUNDLAND OUTFITTER OFFERS
MOOSE/CARIBOU HUNTS IN 3 AREAS
FAR NORTHERN PART OF ISLAND
WITH EXCEPTIONAL LODGING

This outfitter runs hunts in areas 1, 40 and 45 on the northern end of the island. Area 1 is priced higher as it is normally more of a trophy area; where as area 40 and 45 is more typical Newfoundland hunting.

Area 40 or area 45 moose hunts are $5,200 and INCLUDES moose license. Last fall in 2013 area 40 had 25 hunters take 23 bulls averaging 38 inches and the top 2 bulls went 50 inches. In area 45 all the hunters scored on bulls and the top couple bulls had 46-inch spreads. In 2012 in area 40 they took 38 bulls for 40 hunters, including 18 bowhunters, and the best went 48 inches, with an average of about 40 inches. In 2011 46 hunters took 42 bulls. Moose/caribou combo is $13,500 and includes licenses.

Area 1 moose hunts are $6,900 and includes moose license. In 2013 they had 30 hunters take 28 bulls averaging 46 inches and the best bull came in at 52 inches. In 2012 there were 26 bulls taken for 28 hunters and this includes about half being archers. Top bulls went 50 inches and the overall average was about 40. In 2011 they went 37 for 37, with an average of 45 inches and the best bull was 54. Moose/caribou combo is $13,500 and includes licenses.

All hunts are guided 1x1 and priced at 6 days for moose or 10 days for combination moose/ caribou hunt. Licenses are INCLUDED in the price, but not the 6.5% HST tax. Black bear can be added to any hunt for $900 plus the cost of the $120 license. Caribou only hunts have been 100% success priced at $7,500 for 6 days and INCLUDES license. All hunting areas are accessed by argo or walking, no helicopters or planes. Cripple policy is in effect, if you wound an animal your hunt is done.

Areas 1 and 40 border each other allowing the use of the same main lodge. Sauna, hot tub, bathroom for each bedroom, no need to bring sleeping bags, breakfast and supper at the lodge, cook, butcher on site with 2 walk in freezers.  Moose are taken back to the lodge, skinned and then taken to the processor. Hunters can expect to pay $300 for moose or $200 for caribou processing. It is then taken back to the lodge, boxed and put in the freezer ready to go with the hunter. They also offer moose hunts in area 45 bordering area 40. It is a typical Newfoundland moose camp with cabins, bunks, woodstove, generator, toilet, shower and hunters eat in the main cabin with the guides.

Archery hunts are offered in all 3 areas the first 2 weeks of September and overall success is very high, almost comparable to rifle hunts. Rifle hunts run from mid-September to November and the rut is typically the last week of September and the first 2 weeks of October.

Caribou hunts were 100 percent with 11 hunters, 8 archers, taking 11 bulls including one Boone and Crockett record book bull and several Pope and Young bulls. In 2012 numbers were the same including a traditional archer taking the new number 5 Pope and Young record scoring 305.  Hunters pay 6.5% HST tax on hunt cost and pick up is included at Deer Lake Airport at no charge if hunting Sunday to Sunday. If it is any other day they pay $300 to travel by taxi. Hunt MS709.

Gary Heubel with a good bull taken on Hunt MS709