I am new to posting so go easy on me. We have group of 4 guys that want to hunt moose this fall. We hunt deer each year and have done a Caribou hunt 2 years ago. We are all from Ontario but can't get tags in our area. We were thinking of Northern Ontario or Newfoundland but have no contacts. Has anyone done a moose hunt lately?
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Ontario is a crap shoot this year, with no guarantee of a tag unless you fly in remote. I'm not sure what the guidelines are for non-resident moose hunters in Newfoundland... someone will be along with that info... I do know that you will have a great hunt in Newfoundland... it has the highest success rates for moose in Canada.
I lived in Nfld for 9 years (two different stints when in the Airforce) and can attest to the number of Moose there - if we didn't get one it was because we didn't hunt that year.
The population has reached "pest status" now in some of their (WMU's - don't remember what they call them now) and there is more tags then hunters.
Non-residents "must" use a guide. There was a few guide services there but they were few and far between and don't personally know anyone who used a guide service down there (so can't give a first hand yay/nay for anyone in particular). If you go to the Newfoundland and Labrador website (advertising the province you can get guide listings there).
(edit for some info on their "guides" - to be a guide down there you only need a hunting licence, first aid certificate and a boaters card - so if you need to be really careful that you don't end up with "bubba" who is just trying to make a couple of extra bucks by "walking some Mainlanders through the bog")
The place is expensive to get to and not much there when you do get there so absolutely would have to bring everything with you that you need (as far as ammunition etc).
And just looking up their hunting guide, a non-resident Moose licence is now $502
But if you absolutely want to shoot a moose and have a fat wallet, it's one of the top places to go.
Hey, if you throw in another 600 or so bucks, plus the cost of the guide, you could add a caribou to your adventure.
The population has reached "pest status" now in some of their (WMU's - don't remember what they call them now) and there is more tags then hunters.
Non-residents "must" use a guide. There was a few guide services there but they were few and far between and don't personally know anyone who used a guide service down there (so can't give a first hand yay/nay for anyone in particular). If you go to the Newfoundland and Labrador website (advertising the province you can get guide listings there).
(edit for some info on their "guides" - to be a guide down there you only need a hunting licence, first aid certificate and a boaters card - so if you need to be really careful that you don't end up with "bubba" who is just trying to make a couple of extra bucks by "walking some Mainlanders through the bog")
The place is expensive to get to and not much there when you do get there so absolutely would have to bring everything with you that you need (as far as ammunition etc).
And just looking up their hunting guide, a non-resident Moose licence is now $502
But if you absolutely want to shoot a moose and have a fat wallet, it's one of the top places to go.
Hey, if you throw in another 600 or so bucks, plus the cost of the guide, you could add a caribou to your adventure.
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Thanks for the information. We have no problem using an outfitter but are afraid of getting a bubba in Newfoundland. I have talked to a guide on Northern Ontario but he has no bull tags. I guess I am looking to see if anyone can recommend a good outfitter in N L.
What about Quebec?There are lots of outfitters that have do it yourself packages if you know what you are doing and dont need a guide.If you need/want a guide,there are plenty of places that will take care of you.We opted for a fully guided hunt this year and it is going to run us about $6000 for 4 guys.
speedy mcjesus
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Nfld ...there are a multitude of outfitters and you are welcome to the moose aka newfoundlands highway murderers..... google is your friend
I know several groups that go to Quebec, but they all speak the French fluently which is a great advantage in many ways. Like being able to call moose in French !! Apparently they is no draw you just pays your money and get a tag. Guides are not necessary for non residents.
inthehizzy
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Was in NFLD last fall, took the ferry over to Port-Aux-Basque from Cape Breton. There were so many US license plates on the boat, I lost count (Maine, Vermont, Ohio, NH, CT, NY, etc.) Everything was RealTree and pickup trucks with ATV's in the bed towing large trailers/coolers. After 10 days on the island, I did see a number of rigs coming back with multiple racks strapped down, and given that I had half a dozen moose encounters myself, including a night drive to Bonavista where one just walked out in to the middle of the road and almost made a convertible out of my rental car, I'd say your chances in NFLD are pretty good. 
Licences for non residents are supposedly going up. This was in this years budget which is not passed yet. You won't have any issues filling your licence. Most of my friends and family usually get their moose within two - three days in the woods. I don't have a licence bc between my father in law and step dad I have plenty of moose. As for an outfitter I can't help on that. But when I go out with someone with a licence we just park the truck start walking and we usually see scat or signs of them bedding down within hours. There are tons of moose here. I'm in St. John's metro.
I live in central NL and looked into guiding a friend of mine from ON. Basically I can guide him but in order for him to get the license he needs to go through an outfitter so I doubt they will just sell one of there tags to us as they would loose a bunch of money on it. As for the hunting it is really good some things to consider are
1. There's a lot of road warriors here so if you can get into the back country it's usually all yours and most of NL is crown land
2. The terrain is unique it can be very wet or have impassive tuckamore or be completely barren all very close together.
3. Small game is decent as well and non res can just buy a license
4. see if you can get the guidebook or download it and see what areas have the biggest moose density and success rates then look for outfitters in that area.
5. Bring good rain gear
6. Be prepared to get screeched in
1. There's a lot of road warriors here so if you can get into the back country it's usually all yours and most of NL is crown land
2. The terrain is unique it can be very wet or have impassive tuckamore or be completely barren all very close together.
3. Small game is decent as well and non res can just buy a license
4. see if you can get the guidebook or download it and see what areas have the biggest moose density and success rates then look for outfitters in that area.
5. Bring good rain gear
6. Be prepared to get screeched in
If you're looking for moose, with potential for a caribou and black bear look at the northern peninsula area of Newfoundland. Some of the highest moose population densities on the island can be found there. The Portland Creek area is a particular favorite. It's a much shorter drive from the ferry too than booking with an outfitter in Central or further east.
