2021 Newfoundland Moose

[Doc Holliday]

Any recommendations on outfitters for 2021? Got a group of 3-4. How hard is it to get meat back if you fly?

 

[blackdirtdiaries]

stay away from gander river outfitters

 

[RichP]

I hunted with Moose Valley Outfitters last year. Had a great time and would highly recommended them. I’m booked again in 2022.
I flew last trip, but plan to drive next time. It cost me $600 to ship the meat to Allentown,Pa. I had to wait till mid December for it to arrive. The waiting sucked.
If you want anymore info PM me.

 

[MallardMaster]

There is A LOT of great information on here about outfitters. If you just do a little bit of searching you should be able to compile a list of those that have a reputable following and a list of those that are not so reputable. I have found that you do always need to take everything with a grain of salt. What may not have been a good fit for one person, might be a better fit for another. The problem arises when you start to see a pattern. I think that if you just put in a little time and research, you will find the perfect place for you and your crew. There is also a lot of great information that has been discussed over the past few months about shipping meat back. You really do not have anything to worry about. You just need to know that everything takes time to get from NF back to the USA. Once you get that figured out (took me a couple minutes!!), everything else will flow smoothly.

 

[Short Track]

How hard is it to get meat back if you fly?

Not hard, just need money. The butcher makes it happen, and you'll see in on your credit card.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Appreciate the replies thus far. Here are two outfitters I found online that I am also interested in. One thing I really like about them is that you are flown in/their hunting areas are remote. It seems many of the negative experiences I have read about happen with outfitters who are road hunting, and/or are in areas accessible by other road hunters, so I would eliminate that with these outfitters. Does anybody have any experience with either? Feel free to PM

Home - Ironbound Lake Outfitters

newfoundlandmoose.com

Newfoundland Moose Hunts, Big Game Hunting Outfitter, NL – Moose Hunts, Caribou Hunts, Black Bear Hunts

grandlakeadventures.com

 

[tntrker]

I was about to book with Ironbound Outfitters until a member on here got in touch with me. Talks of only 1 moose sighting in a group of 4, and that meat spoiled, had me look elsewhere. I've been booked the Grand Lake Adventures since early last year for Sept/Oct 2021. Just put in Newfoundland moose in the search box on this forum and you'll find plenty of information...

 

[Sjs52]

Four of went with CONNE RIVER OUTFITTERS in 2018 and we all took a bull as did the other 2 hunters in our camp. I spoke to one of the guides in Harrisburg and they had 76% success last year.

 

[Sjs52]

This year we are hunting out of Tuckamore Lodge owned by Barbara Genge, she was nominated Outfitter of the year last year in Newfoundland. She is in the Northwest Corner of NF, ocean is 1500' from the lodge. They use Argo's and ATV's to access the hunting areas. Her son also has a remote camp.

 

[Short Track]

Four of went with CONNE RIVER OUTFITTERS in 2018 and we all took a bull as did the other 2 hunters in our camp.

I spoke to him extensively at the show. Seemed like a good guy. Another outfitter told me he is relatively new to outfitting... I was discussing Caribou with him.

 

[MallardMaster]

Four of went with CONNE RIVER OUTFITTERS in 2018 and we all took a bull as did the other 2 hunters in our camp. I spoke to one of the guides in Harrisburg and they had 76% success last year.

Thats good to hear that they had a hunt last year. In 2018 my cousin went on a hunt with them and they had some serious issues with the guides and the lease with the First Nation. It wasn’t a great experience for my cousin and his buddy, but it sounded like there were a lot of things out of his control and it all came to a head when he was hunting that week. The folks at Conne River made things right with them since their hunt was buggered up.

 

[Short Track]

As long as the outfitter made it right, I'd go back. I only had 1 outfitter make it right, and that was a newfi. The owner knew I had a lousy hunt. Didn't see 1 moose, not even a cow... and he made it right.

 

[Sjs52]

We had a great trip in 2018, things must have started brewing later In The month.

 

[Tjwjr89]

I've got nothing but positive things to say about Effords hunting adventures after last years hunt. Getting meat back was a breeze. Cost around $1k for butchering and shipping.

 

[davebish]

I was about to book with Ironbound Outfitters until a member on here got in touch with me. Talks of only 1 moose sighting in a group of 4, and that meat spoiled, had me look elsewhere. I've been booked the Grand Lake Adventures since early last year for Sept/Oct 2021. Just put in Newfoundland moose in the search box on this forum and you'll find plenty of information...

How did your hunt go with Grand Lake Adventures? I just booked with them for fall 2026 and wonder what you thought of the experience.

 

[tntrker]

How did your hunt go with Grand Lake Adventures? I just booked with them for fall 2026 and wonder what you thought of the experience.

Had a great time with them. Both my friend and I got our Moose. Good food, accommodations where nice with your own stove they started for you in the evening, and guides. I have another post on here detailing the hunt. I would suggest a 1st class ticket if you are flying. My friends luggage didn't make the comnnection to Deer Lake and it was 3 days before he got it. We saw it on the cart with others getting left off. My understanding is they load 1st class luggage 1st, then fill it up until no room or weight limit.

 

[davebish]

Thanks for the info. Yep, already booked a first class ticket. Glad you had a good time. I can't wait to go.