Moose hunting in Newfoundland offers big game hunters probably the highest success rates of all the world’s big game hunts. Each year moose hunters come to Newfoundland to hunt one of the world’s most majestic big game animals, and normally return home tagged out.
The landscape is a haven for wildlife, especially moose. Moose find its home in the low lying wooded valleys which are located from coast to coast on the island portion of the province. Who would have thought that a moose imported to Newfoundland in 1904 could have established itself so great that it now has the most dense population in North America. Following are some Moose Hunting Facts:
- The population estimates for moose in Newfoundland is between 120,000 and 150,000 animals.
- Non-Resident hunting licenses are available only through a professional licensed hunting outfitter. The average number of moose licenses per hunting lodge is about 15 and most hunting outfitters sell licenses on a first come, first serve basis. Non-Resident moose hunters can only hunt with a professional licensed guide. Non-Guided hunts are not legal in Newfoundland.
- There are approximately 30,000 moose licenses issued annually in Newfoundland and approximately 10% are issued to licensed hunting outfitters for resell.