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2025 Newfoundland Moose Hunt (My First Moose Hunt)
Double M Outfitters
Gear List:
Stone Glacier Cirque jacket, SG Helio zip-off bottoms, SG merino hoody, SG merino tee, SG DeHavilland Pants, SG M5 jacket and pants, SG mirka shooting gloves, Lacross Burly mudgrip foam insulated, Winchester m70 338 win mag, Remington Cor-Lokt 225 grain sp., Maven C1 binos 10x42, Maven CRF1 rangefinder, Marsupial Gear bino harness, Primos quick stix, Puma hunter's friend knife, First Lite merino socks.
Weather: 32F-59F Windy, Periodic Rain and Fog.
Movement: The moose were less active in high winds and rain. Saw moose each day but activity improved drastically on clear cool days.
Access: By Argo, 6 wheeler, and foot. Helicopter hunts available (we did not book a helicopter hunt).
Lodge: Remote outfitters camp with hot water, electricity, hot food, wood heat.
Guides: Extremely knowledgedable about the hunting area. They knew where to find moose, how to call moose, and could hear bulls grunting where I could hear nothing (the cows are very audible).
I killed my moose the first day out. The morning was windy with scattered showers. We saw a small bull and several cows in one location. In transit to a seperate location we stopped to check a meadow and heard several cows calling. The guides could hear a bull grunting so we decided to make a go of it. By this time the wind had died some and wasn't moving much over the meadow and the clouds had cleared. The area surrounding the meadow was ripe with fresh sign, scat, rubs, and a couple of what appeared to be scrapes. Carrying the full length shooting sticks through the spruce and aspen was cumbersome at the very least. Mid stalk we heard the cows twice and adjusted our course to maintain a wind advantage. As we approached the meadow we came to an opening and could see two cows facing away from us and the guide located the bull. I tried to set the sticks up but was impeded by the trees and brush. Our guide called to the bull to hold his attention. I knew that a moose was a large animal but to see a bull standing broadside at 50 yards is something else altogether. A behemoth of an animal. In the excitement I had forgot to switch off my safety. Looking at my rifle I realized my mistake, flipped it off, held behind the shoulder and fired. A handful of hair exploded from the point of impact, the bull never flinched. I knew the shot was good. He stood there looking at me for a split second before slowly turning and walking away. I racked a round and put another one in him which ended up being a little low. In my haste to keep up with the guide I had only loaded two bullets into my magazine but fortunately the bull expired within 50 yards from where he was standing. After high-fives, hollaring, and recounting the events our guides gutted the bull and loaded him into an argo. He was skinned and quartered at camp that night while we celebrated.
The following day I went out with the rest of the group and mostly endured all the recent hurricane had to offer. I watched a nice caribou bull and cow most of the day as well as some cow and calf moose. They spotted one nice bull and made a play for him but left empty handed that day. The third day began crisp and clear. I told them before leaving camp that today was the day. The guides seemed to agree. Not wanting to add more feet to a stalk I stayed behind, I wish I had went. All three tagged out that day with a stud of a bull hitting the ground first.
I can't say enough good things about Double M Outfitters and their guides. They took care of us and knew what they were doing. They are very knowledgeable and extremely accomadating. The food was fantastic as well.
There are bigger bulls on the island. I am over the top with the one I killed, not a giant but he was right for me. Probably my favorite hunt I have ever been on. The views and wilderness were absolutely magnificient.
Also, I would like to mention the customer service at Maven. I have owned a CRF 1 rangefinder for a few years and planned to use it on this hunt. During a recent range trip I noticed an alignment issue. I contacted Maven and sent it in for analysis. This was about a month before I left. They took care of it right away and I had a replacement range finder within 2 weeks.
Double M Outfitters
Gear List:
Stone Glacier Cirque jacket, SG Helio zip-off bottoms, SG merino hoody, SG merino tee, SG DeHavilland Pants, SG M5 jacket and pants, SG mirka shooting gloves, Lacross Burly mudgrip foam insulated, Winchester m70 338 win mag, Remington Cor-Lokt 225 grain sp., Maven C1 binos 10x42, Maven CRF1 rangefinder, Marsupial Gear bino harness, Primos quick stix, Puma hunter's friend knife, First Lite merino socks.
Weather: 32F-59F Windy, Periodic Rain and Fog.
Movement: The moose were less active in high winds and rain. Saw moose each day but activity improved drastically on clear cool days.
Access: By Argo, 6 wheeler, and foot. Helicopter hunts available (we did not book a helicopter hunt).
Lodge: Remote outfitters camp with hot water, electricity, hot food, wood heat.
Guides: Extremely knowledgedable about the hunting area. They knew where to find moose, how to call moose, and could hear bulls grunting where I could hear nothing (the cows are very audible).
I killed my moose the first day out. The morning was windy with scattered showers. We saw a small bull and several cows in one location. In transit to a seperate location we stopped to check a meadow and heard several cows calling. The guides could hear a bull grunting so we decided to make a go of it. By this time the wind had died some and wasn't moving much over the meadow and the clouds had cleared. The area surrounding the meadow was ripe with fresh sign, scat, rubs, and a couple of what appeared to be scrapes. Carrying the full length shooting sticks through the spruce and aspen was cumbersome at the very least. Mid stalk we heard the cows twice and adjusted our course to maintain a wind advantage. As we approached the meadow we came to an opening and could see two cows facing away from us and the guide located the bull. I tried to set the sticks up but was impeded by the trees and brush. Our guide called to the bull to hold his attention. I knew that a moose was a large animal but to see a bull standing broadside at 50 yards is something else altogether. A behemoth of an animal. In the excitement I had forgot to switch off my safety. Looking at my rifle I realized my mistake, flipped it off, held behind the shoulder and fired. A handful of hair exploded from the point of impact, the bull never flinched. I knew the shot was good. He stood there looking at me for a split second before slowly turning and walking away. I racked a round and put another one in him which ended up being a little low. In my haste to keep up with the guide I had only loaded two bullets into my magazine but fortunately the bull expired within 50 yards from where he was standing. After high-fives, hollaring, and recounting the events our guides gutted the bull and loaded him into an argo. He was skinned and quartered at camp that night while we celebrated.
The following day I went out with the rest of the group and mostly endured all the recent hurricane had to offer. I watched a nice caribou bull and cow most of the day as well as some cow and calf moose. They spotted one nice bull and made a play for him but left empty handed that day. The third day began crisp and clear. I told them before leaving camp that today was the day. The guides seemed to agree. Not wanting to add more feet to a stalk I stayed behind, I wish I had went. All three tagged out that day with a stud of a bull hitting the ground first.
I can't say enough good things about Double M Outfitters and their guides. They took care of us and knew what they were doing. They are very knowledgeable and extremely accomadating. The food was fantastic as well.
There are bigger bulls on the island. I am over the top with the one I killed, not a giant but he was right for me. Probably my favorite hunt I have ever been on. The views and wilderness were absolutely magnificient.
Also, I would like to mention the customer service at Maven. I have owned a CRF 1 rangefinder for a few years and planned to use it on this hunt. During a recent range trip I noticed an alignment issue. I contacted Maven and sent it in for analysis. This was about a month before I left. They took care of it right away and I had a replacement range finder within 2 weeks.
