What a Newfoundland Moose Hunt Costs
By Serge Engurasoff, Founder, Urge2Hunt, 35+ years in the hunting industry; arranging guided hunts and landowner tags through Urge2Hunt since 2010.
Member: Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Ducks Unlimited.
Prices current as of October 2026
A guided Newfoundland moose hunt costs $8,498 as of October 2026, including six days of 2x1 guided hunting, fees, tags, and taxes. The non-resident moose license costs $502 Canadian and only comes through a licensed outfitter. The Newfoundland moose hunt listing has the current price when you're ready to book.
Key Takeaways
The $8,498 Newfoundland hunt includes guiding, fees, tags, and taxes.
The $502 Canadian non-resident moose license is only obtained through a licensed outfitter.
The six-day hunt offers September 16–23 or October 14–21 dates.
Eastern Canadian moose bulls typically measure 40–50 inches, with most called in.
Travel, firearms paperwork, meat shipping, taxidermy, and gratuities are additional expenses.
What the price covers
The $8,498 Newfoundland package includes six days of guided hunting, with two hunters sharing one guide. This 2x1 hunt allows you to use a rifle or bow, with dates available September 16–23 or October 14–21. The hunt targets Eastern Canadian moose, with bulls typically measuring 40–50 inches. According to the listing, most are called in, giving hunters the chance to experience moose hunting during the fall season. Urge2Hunt currently offers five moose hunts, priced from $8,498 to $29,355. Newfoundland is the lowest-priced guided option.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association estimates approximately 110,000 moose live across the province.
How the tag works in Newfoundland
You don't need preference points or a personal draw application for this guided Newfoundland moose hunt. Non-resident licenses are only obtained through licensed outfitters, with the Department of Forestry, Agriculture, and Lands setting the fee at $502 Canadian for the 2026–27 season.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador states: "Non-resident licence quotas are provided to licenced outfitters in various MMAs."
That wording comes from the province's Island moose regulations. Newfoundland divides hunting areas into Moose Management Areas, or MMAs, with license allocations tied to those areas. Your outfitter handles the license arrangement, and the advertised $8,498 package includes the tag. The provincial non-resident moose license fee is already covered by the hunt price.
In many western states, hunters deal with preference points, draws, or landowner tags. Newfoundland handles non-resident licenses through its outfitters. We've also covered other guided hunts with tags included, although the licensing process changes by location.
Hunt fee and license
When comparing guided hunts, I tell hunters to look at the hunt fee and license cost separately. A lower advertised price can become more expensive when the tag is added afterward. Newfoundland's $8,498 listing already includes the $502 Canadian license, so you don't pay that amount twice.
Line item | Amount | Where the number comes from |
Guided moose hunt | $8,498 | Urge2Hunt listing, October 2026 |
Non-resident moose license | $502 Canadian | Provincial fee, included in hunt |
Firearms declaration | $25 Canadian | Outfitters association guidance |
Travel, meat and trophy shipping, taxidermy, tips | Varies | Additional trip expenses |
The same comparison applies when reviewing guided elk hunt costs by state.
What the price does not include
The $8,498 hunt price doesn't cover everything involved in traveling to Newfoundland. You'll need to budget for transportation, personal gear, gratuities, taxidermy, and getting your meat and trophy home. Hunters bringing firearms into Canada generally need a firearms declaration, which costs $25 Canadian when confirmed at the border. Eligible non-residents can also bring up to 200 rounds of ammunition duty-free.
One expense I regularly discuss with hunters is getting their meat home. Once you've taken a moose, there's a large amount of meat to process, pack, and transport. Your outfitter can help arrange those services, but the expense needs to be part of your trip budget. Ask who handles processing, where the meat gets packed, and how you'll transport it home.
Newfoundland against British Columbia
Newfoundland's $8,498 hunt is the cheaper option for someone planning a first Canadian moose hunt. Bulls typically measure 40–50 inches, and the six-day package includes guiding, tags, fees, and taxes.
The British Columbia moose hunt costs $16,995 as of October 2026. Its listing describes a trophy area with bulls averaging over 50 inches, with hunting conducted by horseback or boat. That's an $8,497 difference between the two advertised hunt prices.
If you're trying to keep your hunt fee below $10,000, Newfoundland fits that budget. British Columbia may appeal to hunters seeking a larger bull and a different hunting experience. Before choosing either hunt, ask what shot opportunity you can reasonably expect and how the guide plans to hunt the area.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Newfoundland moose hunt cost?
A guided Newfoundland moose hunt costs $8,498 as listed in October 2026 through Urge2Hunt. The six-day package includes 2x1 guiding, fees, tags, and taxes. You'll need additional money for transportation, firearms paperwork, gratuities, and getting your meat home. The advertised price includes the non-resident moose license, which costs $502 Canadian.
Is the moose license included in the price?
Yes, the $8,498 Newfoundland hunt includes the non-resident moose license. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador charges $502 Canadian for that license during the 2026–27 season. Because it's included in the advertised package, you don't need to add another $502 to your hunt fee. Your licensed outfitter handles the license arrangement.
Do I need to draw a tag to hunt moose in Newfoundland?
No, you don't need to enter a personal draw or build preference points for this guided non-resident hunt. Newfoundland allocates non-resident moose licenses through licensed outfitters in designated Moose Management Areas. The provincial license costs $502 Canadian for 2026–27, and the advertised $8,498 Urge2Hunt package includes it in the hunt price.
What does the price not cover?
The $8,498 Newfoundland moose hunt price leaves several expenses for you to cover, including travel, personal gear, gratuities, taxidermy, and meat processing or shipping. Hunters bringing firearms may also need a $25 Canadian declaration. Ask your outfitter who handles meat processing, where it gets packed, and how you'll get everything home.
How does a Newfoundland moose hunt compare to British Columbia on cost?
Newfoundland costs $8,498, while the British Columbia moose hunt is listed at $16,995 as of October 2026. That's a difference of $8,497. Newfoundland bulls typically measure 40–50 inches, while the British Columbia listing describes bulls averaging over 50 inches. The British Columbia hunt also involves horseback or boat access.
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The Newfoundland hunt offers September and October dates, with rifle and archery options. Tell me which window you're considering and whether you'll be hunting with a rifle or bow and I'll check the current price and availability. I’ve spent more than 35 years hunting, and Urge2Hunt has been arranging guided hunts since 2010.
