Also, what should we prepare for regarding the weather? Do Newfie moose migrate to wintering areas?
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Thanks to all for the suggestions!
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NL isn't the fish in a barrel many make it out to be. If you are there during the peak of the rut you are golden. Outside of the rut for a nice bull can be tough. Lots of guys shoot lots of moose but they are cows or small bulls.
There are stories of guys walking out from camp and shooting a moose 5 mins into hunt. I and many other have had very different experiences. My moose hunts have been harder than elk hunts and I used rifle both trips.
One of my hunts was with a BS sponsor who runs a great drive-in camp and another was a helicopter late season hunt which was amazing but still lots of work.
My #1 advice for anyone going to NL (after telling them to enjoy the scenery because it's nothing like most people have seen) is expect a tough hunt with lots of hiking through bogs which basically doubles the distance actually travelled. Many days I have hiked 5 miles which translates into about 10!
It's an amazing trip and you will love it! My first trip I made the mistake of thinking it was going to be easy and got schooled quickly.
Did you ever use or need waders or are 18" Lacrosse OK?
One of my friends who is going asked whether a spotting scope is a needed piece of equipment?
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If you have a spotting scope and you have a place to get high it's worth it. My guide had one and we looked at my moose from MILES away. Something difficult to do with binocs.
Make sure you bring moleskin or something similar. Nothing worse that having hurt feet.
Here's a video of my hunt - not much action as I shot mine the first day and hunted bear/helped the other guy in camp get his moose. It's a great video on what type of terrain you could see.
You will see how far we hiked to get to my moose in a short period of time. Being in shape is important.
BTW Tuckamore sucks just so you know. That's where the snow packs down the trees and they interlock and it's bushwacking at its finest!!!!
Returning to The Rock for my 6th trip and my buddy and I will begin the hunt on Nov. 2nd. It will be his 5th. I have had my guide call in two bulls on the first day of the hunt. The first came tearing in at 25 yds. looking to whip the bull after his lady. Last fall's bull hung up about 150 yards out as there was a gut pile in his path that got his attention. I have taken four bulls and one cow. We are meat hunting with antler nice but not important. Your guide may well hunt the clear cuts if there as they will be feeding early in the am. If lake then they will be in open areas getting on fat for winter. Your guide will know how to get you onto the animals...they hunt there! All of our hunts have been the last week of Oct. and have been 1 x 1 which is nice as the outfitter gets a few clients into camp for late in the season and he and his guides get some extra $$$. Only three hunters in camp the last two weeks of hunting for this outfitter. Hippers might be ok if you might be hun ting out of a boat. Do take goodies to deal with blisters! If rains/snows the moose will move after the storms pass. Hunt hard and enjoy the Rock.
We are looking forward to the adventure and experience. Horns & meat will be the icing on the cake.
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Been hunting for over sixty years with fleece.....wool! Seems to have has a fatal effect on many whitetails, caribou, and five of your moose! I have never owned a pair of hip boots but, twice on the Rock as we winched a moose to the boat, I did wish I had a pair on. Your water seems colder there in late Oct.!
I will also say make sure you watch where you are stepping! Some of those innocent holes can be quite the surprise!
Best thing to do is ask your outfitter what type of terrain you are hunting. Watch my video and see how many different types of terrain there are.
We are psyched for the trip, to say the least! :)
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Watch my video if you already haven't. Will give you an idea of what you have to look forward to.
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