TROPHY MOOSE HUNTING WITH DEEP COUNTRY LODGE
Eastern Canadian Moose Hunting in Newfoundland is something all hunters should experience. Contact us today to secure your dates.
Trophy Moose hunting in Newfoundland at Deep Country Lodge is something every avid hunter needs to check off their list. We are proud members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association. We operate three lodges with all the amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.
A minimum of a 243 caliber rifle is required for moose hunting in Newfoundland, but a minimum of 270 caliber is recommended. It is important to shoot for the vital areas of a moose since they are huge animals and don’t always fall on the first shot.
All our moose hunting guides in Newfoundland are moose hunters themselves. They give a 110% every day to help you capture your trophy animal.
We offer packaging and shipping options for your meat, antlers and capes.
The Eastern Canadian Moose of Newfoundland was introduced to Gander Bay in Central Newfoundland in 1878 and to Howley on the West Coast in 1904. The population estimates for moose in Newfoundland today is between 120,000 and 150,000 animals. In North America the moose is the largest member of the deer family. An average antler size for Newfoundland moose is 35 to 40 inches 12-14 points. The areas that we hunt produce some great trophy class animals.
The main diet of moose is aquatic plants however they have striven on browse and shrubs in Newfoundland. On average an adult moose stands (1.5 – 1.8 m or 5 to 6 feet) high. Males weigh (850 to 1180 lbs. Or 385 – 534 kg) and females (600 to 800 lbs or 270 – 362 kg).
Moose have a very keen sense of hearing and hunters must be very quiet and patient while hunting. The prime time for moose hunting is dusk and dawn. This is when they do most of their travelling. Moose are often spotted near a tree line adjacent to a small open bog. Moose can swim as fast as two men paddling a canoe and run up to 56 mph on land. Moose can live 20 years or more in the wild. Moose meat is delicious to eat. (The taste resembles beef)
Mating season for moose is near the last of September to the last week October. This is the time that the bulls are most vulnerable and easier to hunt. During mating season, moose can be called within yards by our experienced hunting guide.
Moose hunting is something every avid hunter needs to check off their list. This animal is delicious to eat, produces a lot of meat and resembles beef.
The Eastern Canadian Moose is part of the North American Super Slam: 29
Introduced to the island in 1878 and 1904, the population estimates for moose in Newfoundland today is between 120,000 and 150,000 animals.