NewFoundLand Moose hunt questions

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I would like to ask a few questions regaurding Moose hunts on the island . Either with some one who actually hunts there or lives there .
Ie good spots / bad spots resident / non res tags Thank You
 
Have been a few times. Non-residents must use a licensed guide or outfitter. I use an outfitter, so not sure about getting tags and hiring a guide. You can't just show up and hunt with a buddy or family, unless you are a permanent NFLD resident.

Hard to find a bad spot in NFLD, but advantage to those that get off the beaten path.
 
View attachment 351218I think you need to hire an outfitter if non resident.
I know one , I’ll ask him.
As for residents,area 5,6,7 are very popular, it’s on the west coast ( which is the best coast) of the island.

Mostly logging rd hunting.
I drive the rds, walk around a few bogs ,etc.
Hard not to get a moose, they’re plentiful.

Was on our way in the rd when we seen this beauty,standing out on the marsh.
250 yards.
 
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View attachment 351782You’ll need to go with an outfitting company.
There are a few around the west coast, not sure what’s out east or central.

Your other option may be , but not sure yet.
If you knew a hunter and he took you with him on his hunting trip.

I have a buddy who works for Fisheries and Land resources and he’s checking that out.
 
LE303 said:
I would like to ask a few questions regaurding Moose hunts on the island . Either with some one who actually hunts there or lives there .
Ie good spots / bad spots resident / non res tags Thank You
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As already indicated, a non-resident needs a guide/outfitter. It can be expensive. The western/northern/central portions of the island do tend to have better hunting. If you're looking for a trophy, you generally need to get off the beaten track.

Most of the answers, including the success rates in various moose management areas, will be found in the annual hunting & trapping guide. Link here.
 
Hunted there with a outfitter my advice: fly in, most outfitters will pick you up at the airport; that will save you rocking on a boat for 24hrs outside of port in inclement weather. First day guide put us on 7 moose and I shot a young bull. Outfitters have a good handle on where the moose are and because of that as mentioned there are really no “bad spots”. After we were done the guide told me you’ll have bigger bulls in October rather than November as all the big ones are done breeding by then and the young ones are cleaning up the leftovers. Some outfitters like the one I was at will sell you bear and caribou tags too if the season is right.
 
45C said:
View attachment 351782You’ll need to go with an outfitting company.
There are a few around the west coast, not sure what’s out east or central.

Your other option may be , but not sure yet.
If you knew a hunter and he took you with him on his hunting trip.

I have a buddy who works for Fisheries and Land resources and he’s checking that out.
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As a non-resident, you can only hunt with a licensed guide. Even if its your brother who lives there. There is no provision for tagging along with anyone.
 
Bigbubba said:
If you don't get a moose in NFLD, you didn't go hunting.......
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Unless you're in a higher population area. Here on the Avalon it's a bit tougher for the moose. I hunted 16 days this season, shot at one, no luck. Only seen 2 the entire time. Buddy of mine hunted around 35 days last year to get a moose in same area, his father in law took around 25-30 days this year to get a young bull in adjacent area. My advice stay off the Avalon peninsula. Go to the northern peninsula, you'll get a moose on your way from the airport to your hotel.
 
robab said:
Unless you're in a higher population area. Here on the Avalon it's a bit tougher for the moose. I hunted 16 days this season, shot at one, no luck. Only seen 2 the entire time. Buddy of mine hunted around 35 days last year to get a moose in same area, his father in law took around 25-30 days this year to get a young bull in adjacent area. My advice stay off the Avalon peninsula. Go to the northern peninsula, you'll get a moose on your way from the airport to your hotel.
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It seemed like a lot of hunters on the Avalon were not successful this year.
 
Anyone have a link to the list of guides for moose hunting, every time I search I get directed to fishing only?

https://www.flr.gov.nl.ca/wildlife/hunting/guides.html This should be related to hunting, no?

1st paragraph is this"

"Non-residents wishing to hunt big game in Newfoundland and Labrador must apply for a big game licence through one of the province's outfitting companies , and must be accompanied by a licensed guide, hired by the outfitting company, while hunting. "

But when I click their hotlink it goes to fishing only?



EDIT: found the list, lol. https://www.huntingnewfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/outfitters
 
Ardent said:
What’s a trophy bull size wise in Newfoundland? I’m not trying to compare them to anywhere else I am just unfamiliar with Newfoundland moose and what it’s like.
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These were entered in UHARG club , in the big bull competition.

I seen one last years and I swear it’s paddles were about the size of two sheets of plywood!!!
 
My last one was just shy of 50 and well over 1100 pounds
As they advertise
Cheers

THE LAST TIME YOU MOUNTED SOMETHING 50 INCHES ON THE WALL IT NEEDED A REMOTE.

Weighing up to 1,200 pounds, some with 50-inch spreads, there are approximately 120,000 moose on the island – the most concentrated population in North America. Rifle hunters can enjoy an established 85% success rate. And both bow and muzzleloader hunting is permitted.
 
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