I signed on with Roberts Outfitters 2024 in Newfoundland

[CRJR45]

My first time going Moose hunting , I'm excited to say the least . Late in the season , but who knows what the weather will be , hopefully late rut . I think I'm driving from Florida so I can take extra gear and bring home the meat , if I'm lucky enough to get one .
Simms waders with wading boots plus some Lacrosse boots ?
What else should I be looking at ?

 

[Robinhood21]

First of all congrats on booking the tip! Best of luck to you!!

Alaska air cargo will save you a lot of driving time. I flew back 300lbs of meat and my moose rack for $550

Driving sounds miserable and I like me a good road trip. My cousin moved up there a handful of years ago and it took him 60 hours to get to Glennallen from Kansas.


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[Robinhood21]

First of all congrats on booking the tip! Best of luck to you!!

Alaska air cargo will save you a lot of driving time. I flew back 300lbs of meat and my moose rack for $550

Driving sounds miserable and I like me a good road trip. My cousin moved up there a handful of years ago and it took him 60 hours to get to Glennallen from Kansas.


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Waders with simms boots is a great idea. My second pair of boots were Crispi Nevadas. I’d hate to wear rubber boots out there if you’re doing any kind of hiking.


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[Ecampbell25]

Driving to Alaska is further than you think. It was going to take me 57 hrs from idaho.

I ended up driving 13 hrs to Washington and put our stuff on a barge and flew the rest of the way.

But if you have the time it will be incredible to drive. Just remember driving through Canada with firearms can be a real pain in the a$$… Also the Alcan highway can be pretty tough on your rig.

Good luck on your hunt and your drive!

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Congrats, should be a good time. I’d bring your own boot dryer. Whether doing waders or regular boots with gaiters, it’ll be really nice to have.

 

[CRJR45]

First of all congrats on booking the tip! Best of luck to you!!

Alaska air cargo will save you a lot of driving time. I flew back 300lbs of meat and my moose rack for $550

Driving sounds miserable and I like me a good road trip. My cousin moved up there a handful of years ago and it took him 60 hours to get to Glennallen from Kansas.


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Sorry , I left out the part of it being in Newfoundland ...

 

[Robinhood21]

Sorry , I left out the part of it being in Newfoundland ...

Ahhh gotcha…. That makes more sense


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[CRJR45]

Driving to Alaska is further than you think. It was going to take me 57 hrs from idaho.

I ended up driving 13 hrs to Washington and put our stuff on a barge and flew the rest of the way.

But if you have the time it will be incredible to drive. Just remember driving through Canada with firearms can be a real pain in the a$$… Also the Alcan highway can be pretty tough on your rig.

Good luck on your hunt and your drive!

I left off the part of I'm going to Newfoundland . But I put in for Alaska also and if I'm lucky enough the draw , I will drive to Alaska .

 

[CRJR45]

Congrats, should be a good time. I’d bring your own boot dryer. Whether doing waders or regular boots with gaiters, it’ll be really nice to have.

Thank you , I will get a boot dryer , any brand you recommend ?

 

[masonbanta]

Thank you , I will get a boot dryer , any brand you recommend ?

I use a Peet for my duck hunting stuff. You can get them at Cabelas or Roger’s Sporting Goods. Usually run about $100

 

[Mtnmilsurp]

“Recent Hunting Trips in North America” by F C Selous had some interesting chapters on Newfoundland. Good bit of history and geography if you’re interested.

 

[Trial153]

I have hunted NF about 6 or 7 times, haven’t needed waders yet. Good rain gear, rubber boots if you can stand walking in them is all I ever needed. I have also used regular boots and gaiters as well and did fine. Never had portage that rubber boots wouldn’t work.
I drive from NY then fly into camp. And it’s a hike, 19 hours to the ferry and then an overnight. Robert’s camp is about 4 hours from the ferry. I wouldn’t drive from Florida.

 

[Huntndog]

For my money nothing is more important than the best binoculars you can afford.

 

[CRJR45]

I have hunted NF about 6 or 7 times, haven’t needed waders yet. Good rain gear, rubber boots if you can stand walking in them is all I ever needed. I have also used regular boots and gaiters as well and did fine. Never had portage that rubber boots wouldn’t work.
I drive from NY then fly into camp. And it’s a hike, 19 hours to the ferry and then an overnight. Robert’s camp is about 4 hours from the ferry. I wouldn’t drive from Florida.

My plan is to hit the Amtrak Auto Train to DC and then drive from there . Thanks for the boot advice .

 

[mattflipper]

My first time going Moose hunting , I'm excited to say the least . Late in the season , but who knows what the weather will be , hopefully late rut . I think I'm driving from Florida so I can take extra gear and bring home the meat , if I'm lucky enough to get one .
Simms waders with wading boots plus some Lacrosse boots ?
What else should I be looking at ?

I did the drive last year solo from Georgia. I enjoy the time in the truck and the experience it brings.

-if you’re crossing on the ferry at night get a room. They’re cheap and a good chance to get one last shower before you get into the woods. Book it now as they get taken quickly. If you don’t get one because they’re booked up there is a waiting list you can get on.

-assuming you’re taking chest freezer and if you do a flyin hunt, plan to get someone to turn your generator and freezer on a day or so early to get it cooled down before you fly back in from hunting. You don’t want to get back, put your meat in it and then have to get it cooled down.

-don’t over do it on the gear. Looking back I could have taken 2/3 of the 60lbs of gear I took and been over equipped still.

-good and comfortable rubber boots are a must in addition to rain gear. Obviously good binoculars too.

-download a few movies on your phone and take some headphones. After 6 days you run out of things to talk about and I hate reading so a book wasn’t going to keep me occupied in the evening

-talk to your outfitter about an add on bear tag before going out. If you tag out early it’s a nice bonus.

 

[CRJR45]

I did the drive last year solo from Georgia. I enjoy the time in the truck and the experience it brings.

-if you’re crossing on the ferry at night get a room. They’re cheap and a good chance to get one last shower before you get into the woods. Book it now as they get taken quickly. If you don’t get one because they’re booked up there is a waiting list you can get on.

-assuming you’re taking chest freezer and if you do a flyin hunt, plan to get someone to turn your generator and freezer on a day or so early to get it cooled down before you fly back in from hunting. You don’t want to get back, put your meat in it and then have to get it cooled down.

-don’t over do it on the gear. Looking back I could have taken 2/3 of the 60lbs of gear I took and been over equipped still.

-good and comfortable rubber boots are a must in addition to rain gear. Obviously good binoculars too.

-download a few movies on your phone and take some headphones. After 6 days you run out of things to talk about and I hate reading so a book wasn’t going to keep me occupied in the evening

-talk to your outfitter about an add on bear tag before going out. If you tag out early it’s a nice bonus.

Thank you ! I too enjoy the driving .

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Thank you , I will get a boot dryer , any brand you recommend ?

I haven't bought or looked at one in 20 years but think mine is a Peet.

 

[keller]

I enjoy driving and seeing new country. I drove from wi to Alaska and from wi to newfoundland. I would not trade that experience. Not that much extra time and having the freedom of your own vehicle is worth alot to me. You dont have to rely on others and can haul everything home.It's a very nice drive for the most part.

 

[Boston1]

I did the drive last fall from Michigan and going back again this year. I'd skip the waders unless you're going fishing. A good comfy pair of knee high rubber boots will work fine. If they have neoprene tops the tuckamore brush will rip holes in them (mine got trashed). If you're ferry crossing at night get a room. Book it now as they fill up fast and may already be full this late in the season. I brought back a medium bull in two 150 QT Coleman marine coolers. I had extra coolers as a back up plan. I also put an indoor/outdoor thermometer in one of the coolers for the trip home and didn't need to a dd ice until day 4. You'll have a great trip!

 

[vmals]

I drove from NY about 15 hours to the ferry and then 4 hours to river of ponds. Did it solo and brought all the gear I needed. I would definitely get a room in the ferry and book it asap cause they sell out fast. I didn't get a room but reserved a recliner. It was the snoring Olympics. Just picture a boat load(literally) of middle aged men mostly about 25-50lbs over weight sleeping reclined. Some serious sleep apnea going on lol.