I'm in the process of booking a NF moose hunt with Mountain Top Outfitters for this fall . I don't know diddly squat about moose hunting even though I've been big game hunting for almost 40 years now. I obviously know the basics.....rifle, bullets, optics, etc that are necessary, but what about the rest of the gear? I live in the desert of West Texas, so know virtually nothing about hunting in wet, boggy climates. What do you experienced guys recommend? Thanks in advance.
Newfoundland varies a lot - You may be in some boggy areas as we were last time, but the last time and the time before we spent a lot of time climbing rocky hills. It's a bit different than where I've seen moose in Alaska. I felt no need for hip boots in either hunt and the Cabelas rubber bottomed neoprene top boots worked great. I tried several brands before I bought these as they all seem to fit a little different. I suspect they're all fine, just buy whatever fits as there's a bit of walking to do. I went with uninsulated and they're fine. Just add socks.
Pants-wise I've been wearing these for several years and been really happy with them -
https://www.firstlite.com/products/obsidian-merino-pants Warm but breathable and if they get wet dry quickly.
Jacket-wise I went with a Bass Pro camo shell - ( this one is similar
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/frogg-toggs-toadrage-rain-jacket-for-men) and with some medium weight poly under it was fine.
Gloves - have an extra pair in your pack - they will get wet. I wore a waterproof pair when raining and an old pair of Nomex flight gloves when walking or dry (they make great hunting gloves)
