I was planning on going to Newfoundland for a moose hunt next year but the outfitter said he doesn't have any openings until the end of October. I believe that would be about the 5th week of the season. I'm wondering if that might be too late in the season for 2 reasons. What are the chances of finding a decent bull after they've been hunted for 5 weeks and how rough will the weather be that time of year. (We have to drive about 20 miles off road to camp.) I went up in 2014 for the 2nd week and I was hoping for a spot in the first 3 weeks this time. Anyway, what do you more experienced moose hunters say? Is the end of October a good time to go, and why or why not? Thanks.

Nfld has a decent moose population -- as good as anywhere. I have hunted moose in Ont in the first couple weeks in December with success. Retrieval is a little more difficult depending on snow conditions, but the moose move around better in cooler weather as well.

Try asking your outfitter -- he probably knows local conditions better than I do.

I agree. We've went early and late, and there are plenty of moose. I wouldn't balk at a later hunt at all. I believe there are moose in the interior that rarely if ever see a human, and they're prone to wander.

A retired gunsmith I know went to NFLD several years ago and said he had so many chances to shoot a moose that he finally just picked one and shot it. He said there were lots to choose from.

End of the rut. Hope you aren't planning on eating the thing and enjoying it.

If you can get a cow tag, do that. The hunt and experience is the same, and the meat is unsurpassed.