I turned 59 this year, and I'm 35+ years into my career as a whitetail deer hunter. I'm starting to write my bucket list. Near the top of the list is a trophy moose for over the mantle in the Great Room. I've hunted and canoed and backpacked since I was in my teens. I've gone moose watching in Canada. However, I'll probably not be up to a major slog by the time I'm ready to pull the trigger. Bogs and hills are fine. However, count me out for mountains. I have a bunch of questions. Figure I'm about 5 years out from sending my deposit.
Where? I've heard Newfoundland is the place. However, I'm open to ideas. I'm a tent-and-campfire kind of guy. A cabin is luxurious.
How? I figure a self-guided hunt is out of the question. I'll need a guide. I'd prefer a hunt in the rut. Drive-in? Fly-in? Float-in?
Rifle? Right now, I've got a 30-06 all-weather bolt gun and a Rem pump in 35 Whelen. I figure those should get the job done.
Gear? What special equipment would you suggest for a moose hunt?
