Looks like I will be moving to Newfoundland, St. John's. I am wondering what I am getting into for hunting. Will it be a long drive from St. John's to any good hunting? I am looking for easy access to upland game and bear but am willing to travel further for Moose, any suggestions on where to go?
Moving to Newfoundland, questions
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GameStalker30-06
CGN Regular
- Location
- Newfoundland
You don't have to go very far..For Bear, a little ways off the avalon... Bout an hours drive...Upland..pretty good too..lots of grouse just outside St. John's...partridge...gotta go a little further..Moose.....you could probably shoot on efrom your back step..
..no....really.......
Lots of areas in/around St. John's to go moose hunting...the avalon is crawling with moose this past few years.....Te Goulds area has some good spots....but for a real backwoods hunt not far from town, the southern shore is the place to go...as little as 25 min from town...and further...
Good luck
William
..no....really.......Lots of areas in/around St. John's to go moose hunting...the avalon is crawling with moose this past few years.....Te Goulds area has some good spots....but for a real backwoods hunt not far from town, the southern shore is the place to go...as little as 25 min from town...and further...
Good luck
William
I grew up in Labrador and lived in St. John's the last few years. I started hunting around St. John's last year. From what I've seen there are a few places within an hour for ptarmigan. I haven't seen any grouse yet but I have a lead on a few spots now. Rabbits you can hunt just about anywhere. There doesn't seem to be a lot of ducks on the Avalon, well that's a lie, but they're all in the parks in town! Moose, well you can shoot a moose on your back step as William said.
So William, any suggestions on grouse around here? I've heard around blackhead they are plentiful, but I didn't see any when I was out there a couple of times.
So William, any suggestions on grouse around here?
I've heard around blackhead they are plentiful, but I didn't see any when I was out there a couple of times.BigGreenMachine
Regular
- Location
- Newfoundland
Don't forget coyote! Those seem to be in abundance and the population growing.
For Moose no problem, just get your hunter capability test done ASAP to get your name in for the big game draw. Lots of grouse and partridge hunting opportunities within easy driving distance of "Town." Lots of sea ducks and goose/dabblers available if you're willing to work for them, the latter especially. Not a lot of calling opportunities, mostly ambush/puddle jumping that forces you to do a lot of crawling to get close enough. Once you get your name in for the big game draw, you'll also be able to get your name in for Woodland Caribou. The latter population has taken a big hit due to predation lately, but we're hopeful that it will rebound. Black bear license are available for direct purchase, no draw, from the Dept. of Wildlife, but you must have your Newfoundland Outdoor Card. Not many bears on the Avalon and no open season, but tons starting around the Clarenville area and points West. About 2.5/3 hr. drive from St. John's. Lots of coyotes are now on the go as well. Shoot all you can, license is free and good for 10 months of the year. If you have the room, get yourself a couple of good beagles and start bunny hunting! Lots of good spots just minutes outside St. John's!
BTW: If you are driving here, slow down. This time of year the highways are lousy with Moose and it will only get worse as Summer approaches. You rarely see them at night until they're coming in your windshield at you! They aren't called Newfie Speedbumps for nothing!!!
BTW: If you are driving here, slow down. This time of year the highways are lousy with Moose and it will only get worse as Summer approaches. You rarely see them at night until they're coming in your windshield at you! They aren't called Newfie Speedbumps for nothing!!!
GameStalker30-06
CGN Regular
- Location
- Newfoundland
Grouse hot spots.....I dunno if I can give those away.....
Well out of the 40 possession limit for the season, I've shot around 20-25 birds each season over the past 3-4 years...Black Head is a good spot, The Goulds, where I live, is always pretty good as of lately anyway...Find as many woods roads as you can/old bike/truck paths/rail beds, and you'll have er knocked...I find around 8:00am the best time...again around 10 or 11..morning is the best, but success can be had on evening hunts..
They are not overly plentyful on the avalon, as they are towards central and the west coast, but they have there days...I hunt without dog and on foot..(once I get to the area of course), The most I've shot in a "day"..probably a 3-4 hour morning hunt was 5 birds...and the feeling was great.
Don't quit, you'll have your victory day/season yet...
..Well out of the 40 possession limit for the season, I've shot around 20-25 birds each season over the past 3-4 years...Black Head is a good spot, The Goulds, where I live, is always pretty good as of lately anyway...Find as many woods roads as you can/old bike/truck paths/rail beds, and you'll have er knocked...I find around 8:00am the best time...again around 10 or 11..morning is the best, but success can be had on evening hunts..
They are not overly plentyful on the avalon, as they are towards central and the west coast, but they have there days...I hunt without dog and on foot..(once I get to the area of course), The most I've shot in a "day"..probably a 3-4 hour morning hunt was 5 birds...and the feeling was great.
Don't quit, you'll have your victory day/season yet...
I don't know about that. Most people are protective of their hunting areas and won't give you any specifics.
Crazy_Farmer
Regular
- Location
- Running Traffic, BC
From a friend who grew up there said "George Street" theres some pretty good two legged hunting there. But honestly a moose is just a newfoundland speed bump, there should be lots there.
A good deal of information is contained here:
Hunting & Trapping Guide 2009-10 (PDF document)
Unfortunately, that 'hope' is fading more and more with every passing day. There is talk from within the upper echelons of the Department of Environment & Conservation that the island's Woodland Caribou species will soon be in a position to receive an 'at risk' designation under COSEWIC. I'd venture to say there will be no caribou hunting at all on the island within 2-3 years.
Hunting & Trapping Guide 2009-10 (PDF document)
Unfortunately, that 'hope' is fading more and more with every passing day. There is talk from within the upper echelons of the Department of Environment & Conservation that the island's Woodland Caribou species will soon be in a position to receive an 'at risk' designation under COSEWIC. I'd venture to say there will be no caribou hunting at all on the island within 2-3 years.
I can't comment about recent experiences, as I moved away from Newfoundland in 93. So my information is a bit dated.
Get yourself a seaworthy boat (or a buddy with one) and do some Murre hunting! Absolutely delicious, and up until a few years ago there was no licence required. Unfortunately, due primarily to over hunting, they brought in licencing in 2001.
Still, well worth the effort.
In the late Winter/early Spring, you can get a licence to harvest seals as well. This is typically done from a boat using a rifle (rifle used to be the requirement, although many used to use shotguns). Some folks shudder at the thought, but it is actually quite a tasty meal as well.
As for Moose...you don't have to go very far at all. Since they were introduced, the populations have skyrocketed. The last Moose my father shot (before I moved away) was in Bauline, which is only about 15 minutes outside of the city.
If you like hunting and fishing, you're going to LOVE living there!
Get yourself a seaworthy boat (or a buddy with one) and do some Murre hunting! Absolutely delicious, and up until a few years ago there was no licence required. Unfortunately, due primarily to over hunting, they brought in licencing in 2001.
Still, well worth the effort.
In the late Winter/early Spring, you can get a licence to harvest seals as well. This is typically done from a boat using a rifle (rifle used to be the requirement, although many used to use shotguns). Some folks shudder at the thought, but it is actually quite a tasty meal as well.
As for Moose...you don't have to go very far at all. Since they were introduced, the populations have skyrocketed. The last Moose my father shot (before I moved away) was in Bauline, which is only about 15 minutes outside of the city.
If you like hunting and fishing, you're going to LOVE living there!
dangertree
Business Rep
- Location
- NL/ON/FL/PL
Lot's of Moose hunting around St. John's, but demand is high for close areas, so if you want a tag every year, you'll have to drive a ways, tags are by lottery/pool. Bears, as said, off the Avalon, at least 1.5 hrs, two per license, two licenses per year, spring and fall, so 4 max/year. Small game, other than the discharge ban, lots of good hunting in St. John's. I live in the city but can and do hunt small game legally in less than 8 minutes drive.
Woodland Caribou, closest herd within an hour, but not this year as the Avalon herd is closed. So now 2-3 hours. Not looking good for the caribou, which has inspired me to whack some bears this year, hopefully near to a caribou herd, bears eat young caribou.
Woodland Caribou, closest herd within an hour, but not this year as the Avalon herd is closed. So now 2-3 hours. Not looking good for the caribou, which has inspired me to whack some bears this year, hopefully near to a caribou herd, bears eat young caribou.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
I've read comments about "partridge" and "grouse" - are those local names for ruffed grouse and Ptarmigan, or what about spruce grouse?? the game guide names ruffed & spruce grouse and ptarmigan as available species of upland birds.
