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Hunting in Newfoundland as a non-resident
The most affordable Canadian moose, and no lottery to win first.
Newfoundland is the budget entry point for a Canadian moose hunt. Guided hunts there run $5,200 for a meat hunt up to about $9,500, the non-resident moose licence is $502, and, crucially, there is no draw to enter first. For a hunter who wants moose without a five-figure Alberta price or a points-based Alaska wait, Newfoundland is the answer.
We hunt Alberta's Rockies ourselves, not Newfoundland, so this is a straight guide to the province rather than a hunt we sell. On the legal side, the rule is now one we can cite: per the official Newfoundland and Labrador wildlife authority, non-resident big game hunters must be accompanied by licensed guides, and non-resident big game licences are only available through licensed outfitters.
Newfoundland moose, by the numbers
The whole case for Newfoundland is in this table. It is the cheapest guided moose in Canada, the licence is modest, and there is no draw standing between you and a tag. Prices are the guided hunt only; GST, travel and tips are extra.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Meat hunt | $5,200 |
| Standard hunt | up to about $9,500 |
| Moose licence (CAD, outfitter-only) | $502 |
| Draw required | No |
The legal requirement for non-residents
Per the official Newfoundland and Labrador wildlife authority, non-resident big game hunters are required to be accompanied by licensed guides, and non-resident big game licences are only available through licensed outfitters. That second half is the key one: you cannot buy the licence on your own, it comes through the outfitter, which is the same access logic as an Alberta allocation. Verified July 2026.
The official non-resident fees are modest and CAD, with GST on top: moose $502, black bear $150, caribou $675. All are outfitter-only. There is no draw fee, because there is no draw. So the whole cost of getting legal in Newfoundland is the licence plus the outfitter's hunt price.
In Newfoundland the licence comes through the outfitter
Non-resident big game licences are sold only through licensed outfitters, and guides are required. Booking the outfitter is how you get the tag. See do you need a guide in Canada.
Meat hunt or standard hunt
Newfoundland is one of the few places that sells a moose hunt two ways, and the choice sets your price. The meat hunt at $5,200 is built for a hunter whose goal is filling the freezer, so it keeps the cost at the bottom of the Canadian range. The standard hunt, up to about $9,500, gives you room to hold out for a better bull.
Neither option requires a draw, so the decision is purely about your goal and your budget, not about drawing a tag first. If you are not sure which fits, tell us your priority and we will size the hunt to it.
That two-way pricing, at a licence of around $500 and no lottery to enter, is why Newfoundland shows some of the strongest Canadian search demand of any moose destination in this network. It is the province hunters land on when they want a real Canadian bull without a five-figure commitment or a points-based wait.
Why Newfoundland works for a first moose
No draw means you can plan a hunt for the year you actually want, rather than accumulating points and hoping. That single fact is why Newfoundland shows the strong Canadian search demand it does; hunters who have watched Alaska point creep and Alberta price tags land on Newfoundland as the reachable option.
The meat-hunt option at $5,200 keeps the price low if a trophy is not the goal, and even the standard hunt tops out around $9,500, below where a premium Alberta moose hunt starts. It is a genuinely accessible way into moose hunting. For how it stacks against the alternatives, see Alberta vs BC vs Newfoundland moose and Canada vs Alaska moose.
What to budget beyond the hunt price
Newfoundland keeps the total low by the standards of Canadian moose, but budget past the hunt price. The non-resident moose licence is $502 CAD, sold through the outfitter, and on top of the hunt you add 5% GST, airfare to the island, tips for your guide, and any taxidermy or shipping if you want a mount or the cape sent home. There is no draw fee, because there is no draw.
The moose cost guide itemises the whole stack, from hunt price to export. See tipping your guide and meat and trophy export before you travel.
Newfoundland versus the other moose provinces
Against the other Canadian moose options, Newfoundland's pitch is price and access. Alberta produces premium mountain bulls at $15,500 to $17,500 plus GST, and British Columbia ranges from about $7,500 to $20,000 or more by territory, but both are five-figure hunts at the top and both require a guide.
Newfoundland tops out around $9,500, starts at $5,200 for a meat hunt, and has no draw to win first. If a Canadian bull matters more to you than record-book inches, it is hard to beat. See the full three-way moose comparison.
When to book a Newfoundland hunt
With no draw to time around, the only real constraint is outfitter availability, and the reputable camps still book ahead. Plan for the year you want, and factor in cancellation hunts if your dates are tight.
We hunt Alberta ourselves, not Newfoundland. If you want straight answers on a budget Newfoundland moose hunt, tell us what you are after.
Common questions
Q. How much is a Newfoundland moose hunt?
From $5,200 for a meat hunt up to about $9,500 for a standard hunt, plus a non-resident moose licence of $502 CAD sold through the outfitter. It is the budget entry point for Canadian moose, before GST, travel and tips.
Q. Do you need to win a draw to hunt moose in Newfoundland?
No. Newfoundland moose hunts do not require winning a draw first, which is a major reason hunters choose the province for an accessible moose hunt. You book the year you want.
Q. Is Newfoundland moose cheaper than Alberta?
Yes, considerably. Newfoundland runs $5,200 to $9,500, while a premium Alberta 1-on-1 moose hunt is $15,500 to $17,500 plus GST. Newfoundland is the budget route to a Canadian bull.
Q. Do I need a guide to hunt in Newfoundland?
Yes. Per the official Newfoundland and Labrador wildlife authority, non-resident big game hunters must be accompanied by licensed guides, and non-resident big game licences are only available through licensed outfitters. Booking the outfitter is how you get the licence. Verified July 2026.
Q. When should I book a Newfoundland moose hunt?
Since there is no draw to time around, the main variable is outfitter availability, and good camps book ahead. Plan well in advance for the year you want, and ask us about cancellation hunts for shorter lead times. See our when-to-book guide.
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