Alberta moose

[Habitat#1]

I know the weather can be unpredictable but wondering about suggestions for oct footwear and outerlayers,will be a river hunt.

 

[Gpw]

just like any other fall hunt. Prepare for anything. I’m sure your outfitter will fill you in on how to prepare if you need to know

 

[tjmitchell]

Hip boots,good ones that fit and are broken in.

 

[Habitat#1]

Outfitter mentioned rubber boots and a pair of reg boots,just not used to being to pack choices when doing DIY hunts.

 

[Habitat#1]

It's kind of strange how there is so little info on moose hunting in Alberta. Not much out there on flying back with meat,antlers.surly theres people that have done it before.

 

[Scottf270]

I finally used stocking foot waders and wading boots on my last Alaskan moose hunt. Wish I had gotten them before.

 

[Krolly]

I killed a moose in Alberta about 10 years ago. It was a high ground hunt so no waders or muck boots needed. My buddy and I tagged out early enough to get the meat processed and froze. It was $100 for a 50lb box of frozen meat to check in as extra baggage on the plane home. I brought home 4 boxes.

Im a taxidermist so I turned, fleshed and salted the capes out there. I resalted the next day. I cleaned the skull caps real good. We built a wood crate and shipped the capes and antlers home freight. It got there in about 2 weeks.

I killed a wolf on the same trip. Came to eat
On my moose carcus two days later. They need a cites permit to cross the border so I left the hide with a taxidermist up there who helped ship the salted hide back to me. It took almost a year to get.

There were a lot of moose in the area we hunted. Hope you have a great trip.

 

[Frozenlead]

Not sure where you’re hunting. But I live in the north west region of Alberta. Generally October type hunting for river valleys is standard waterproof hikers or rubber boots depending on the weather. Depending on your home area temp, you might need to add a layer. But usually I’ll hunt in a tshirt,long sleeve and wind breaker type combo. Later season may call for some more insulation, I guess a jacket with like a hoodie type of insulation for reference.

 

[Habitat#1]

Thanks we are hunting with Misty River on the river hunt. I am thinking about taking a vacum sealer as we can butcher and freeze there. Seems moisture is the biggest deal with airlines. We are paying more for airline ticket to get the 70lb limit so hopefully we can bring alittle more meat home that way.I need to call some taxidermist in Edmonton and see what they can do.

 

[Frozenlead]

There’s a butcher shop called Barrhead custom packers that will be close to where you’re at. If you let them know ahead of time most shops will usually get it done pretty quick for travelling hunters. I’ve never dealt with them personally, but have heard they do good work. I flew from Florida to Edmonton a few years back with frozen vacuum sealed hog and gator meat with no issues. Use a good cooler with some zip ties in the lock holes and check it with your baggage. Keep a copy of your hunting permit with you in case they ask.

There’s a place called Dave Booth taxidermy they’re about an 1.5 hrs from you, but the highway loops back to Edmonton. Brody is the guy’s name that runs it now. He’s a great guy and I have used him in the past. He also hunts and guides as well, so he could answer any other questions you might have.

 

[Habitat#1]

I will check them out. We are staying in Barrshead the first night before going into camp

 

[Gpw]

What are your hunt dates? I will be doing the fly in hunt with them in 2026. Post up a story and pics when you get back. I think you’re going to be in for a good time. Everyone I have spoken to that has hunted with them in the past has had nothing but good things to say about them.

 

[WCB]

Where are you coming from?

I shot a bull in Alberta last year Sept 29th. It was rather warm during our hunt but we floated 8+hrs one day on a river. Pair of water proof gloves were nice. If there is a chance of getting in and out a bunch I would get a good pair of hip waders. Then you don't have to worry about jumping to a dry patch or as concerned with how deep it is. However, a pair of 200-400gram insulted knee highs would suffice. If you get the right ones and they fit I can hike/hunt in them all day if the ground is relatively flat/rolling.

If you use some "waterproof" field boots look at getting a pair of waterproof socks. They work great IMO.

good rain gear/wind breaking layer for being on the river. Also, best thing I have ever bought are zip off long underwear. Mornings were cool but mid day I zip those bad boys off without having to totally disrobe. Same thing if weather rolls in.

The Day we left it was cool (40F) but misty and rainy...dress accordingly. Otherwise it is hunting no different in Alberta, BC, AK, Maine etc....the outfitter or locals would know best the weather.

 

[Habitat#1]

Oct 5th -11 2025 coming from Kansas.

 

[Gpw]

Have a great time! I gotta wait another year.

 

[Habitat#1]

Daughter has been shooting and we are getting everything organized. I will have 2 daughters and wife ML hunting deer here in Kansas before we leave for Alberta then I will start bowhunting when we get back so busy now till Jan 1

 

[Chirogrow]

I hunted just outside jasper park 2 years ago on a river and I wish I had brought wader boots, we crossed a river multiple times and we crossed in crocs and underwear...lots of shrinkage. We had everything from snow and freezing temps to low 70's over the 10 days. Like mentioned about I'd be prepared for the worst. Great rain gear and layers would be my recommendation. Even though we couldn't get into bow range to seal the deal we saw loads of moose and it was still the best hunt I've ever been on! beautiful country, wolves, elk, moose and lots of bears!

 

[Habitat#1]

thanks

 

[WCB]

Thanks we are hunting with Misty River on the river hunt. I am thinking about taking a vacum sealer as we can butcher and freeze there. Seems moisture is the biggest deal with airlines. We are paying more for airline ticket to get the 70lb limit so hopefully we can bring alittle more meat home that way.I need to call some taxidermist in Edmonton and see what they can do.

Get as much meat home as you can. You could be very disappointed if you leave any behind. I drove and killed a 6x6 Bull Elk first day of the hunt and a 40" moose both with my bow last year just NW of Edmonton. I left 1/4 of the elk for the landowner that let us hunt and a front shoulder of the moose with the outfitter as we were maxed out cooler wise. Kicking myself and we are actually running low on both elk and moose and we aren't even to a year of eating it. I should have just drove the 20minutes into town and bought another cooler for the moose shoulder.