Island of Newfoundland Moose hunt

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Anyone had any recent experience up there for moose with an outfitter they could recommend to steer me clear of?

[BizCT]

I took a quick search on the bowsite outfitters reviews list. Looks like Grandlake and Conne River both have solid reviews. The negative ones seem to be for Portland Creek. 

[Trial153]

I been to NL three times and am booked again for next year.

Personally I would steer clear of any drive in camps, if you can drive in then there will be local pressure and road hunting which is pretty much the norm in NL. Some outfitters may have both camps. I would fly in for sure and your outfitter hunts on foot/boat.

I would also stay clear of the western Peninsula as most populations are down in that area.

[Robhuntandfish]

Pretty sure @Pygmy has been up there a time or two.

[phade]

A friend of mine has used Conne River for multiple trips. Positive reviews.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

18 minutes ago, phade said:

A friend of mine has used Conne River for multiple trips. Positive reviews.

That is actually one we have been looking at. I really want to do a fly in or at least boat to a spike camp

Edited October 27, 2021 by Culvercreek hunt club

[Trial153]

 

[Gencountyzeek]

My father is out pheasant hunting with my son currently, ill ask when he gets back. He has gone 3 times and was very happy with his outfitter. 

[Versatile_Hunter]

I have a friend who hunted here a few years ago: https://bucklakeadventures.com/
It seems to be a good operation with great rates and high moose density.

[nyslowhand]

Come on Bob, go all in for the extravagant, big Yukon moose hunt!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

13 hours ago, nyslowhand said:

Come on Bob, go all in for the extravagant, big Yukon moose hunt!

Yeah...I would love to but not in the cards any time soon. 

[Daveboone]

I have been twice to Patey and Sons in the northern peninsula. My buddy is going back a third time (no money for me). I would happily go back. It is a fly in ...sea plane or chopper.  One on one guides, very hard working. All the locals treat us like gold, or long lost cousins. I love Newfie. My wife are planning a hopefully two week drive vacation through the provice in 2023.

[airedale]

I went on several Moose hunts and a Caribou hunt in Newfoundland but it has been 40 years since the last hunt so I can not point you to any of the current outfitters. Syracuse has an outdoor show late winter and there are many outfitters that attend it so it may be a place you  might want to check out.

I has some great times in Newfoundland and as mentioned before the folks up there are the best. I personally never got a monster but I always saw plenty of game filled my tags. Below is a group photo of one of the gangs I hunted with, A good hunting friend "Tom" center and in the green coveralls with  a real nice Bull, my dad over Tom's left shoulder in the orange hat and I am wearing the camo down jacket, that was a good day. Sadly Tom passed away this past spring, he and I had some times.

Al

[left field]

Cool pic. 

I have nothing to add other than, yes, the people are lovely, funny as hell and a blast to hang out with. I would bring a fishing rod for the massive brook trout on your off time

If you have a half hour, here's a video of Lee Wulff and Curt Gowdy flying in the fish the Minipi. It's Labrador, but same.

Have a great time.

[Gencountyzeek]

This is who my father used.

[airedale]

Ran across a couple of more old Newfoundland memories.

Al

 

[Lawdwaz]

On 12/19/2021 at 11:18 AM, airedale said:

Ran across a couple of more old Newfoundland memories.

Al

 

I didn't know Bigfoot was a caribou hunter back in the day? 

Two of those moose are dandies.  I didn't know they grew them that big there....great pics.

[BizCT]

On 12/19/2021 at 11:18 AM, airedale said:

Ran across a couple of more old Newfoundland memories.

Al

 

Nice ones! My late grandfather shot a nice bull moose in Newfoundland in the 1960's. The shoulder mount was massive. When he passed away, we donated it to a local gun shop. Unfortunately, that gun shop closed so not sure whatever happened to it.

[BizCT]

Nice ones! My late grandfather shot a nice bull moose in Newfoundland in the 1960's. The shoulder mount was massive. When he passed away, we donated it to a local gun shop. Unfortunately, that gun shop closed so not sure whatever happened to it.

Found the pic. 1967 Moose from Newfoundland.




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[BizCT]

And the telegram he sent back to his wife (my grandma)




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[corydd7]

That's some really cool stuff Biz. Same for Airedale fun thread to follow.