2. Bulls create rutting pits by scraping out small depressions and then urinating into them; they then splash the urine-soaked mud onto their bells and antlers to help attract cows. Cows are also lured to the pits by the odour and will at times fight over them. Hunters locating an active pit would do well to hunt the area thoroughly.

3. Since shots are sometimes long when hunting moose in Newfoundland, the best choices for riflescopes include 1.5-5X and 2-7X variables. These provide the necessary magnification for extended shots and the low power needed for close cover.

4. Spot-and-stalk hunting (most common in Newfoundland) is at its best when snow, rain or wind helps dull a bull moose’s otherwise keen senses.

5. Moose in Newfoundland rely on their acute sense of smell to alert them to predators, so it’s imperative that moose hunters/guides pay close attention to wind direction. Just remember that old adage, “Wind in your face and sun at your back.”

6. Blown down timber areas and clear-cuts are common in Newfoundland and they offer considerable amounts of young deciduous growth that moose love to feed on.

7. Beaver dams are also potential hot spots for moose hunting in Newfoundland. That’s because many of the food sources that beavers rely on are also important to moose.

8. When camping in moose country, try calling for an hour before going to bed. This can bring moose into the vicinity, thus producing quick results during early morning calling.

9. When looking for a place to set up camp along a river, choose a spot that offers an early morning calling opportunity.

10. Tracking means moving, so be certain to wear outer garments that reduce noise as much as possible. Fabrics such as wool or fleece are recommended for moose hunting especially for bowhunters.

11. Post-rut is the best time of the season to track bull moose in Newfoundland since they tend not to move much.

12. Recoil-sensitive shooters should consider adding a muzzle brake to allow them to shoot the .300 magnum and greater calibres needed for taking down large game, such as moose.

13. Opt for one of the heaviest bullet weights available in the calibre selected. Premium bullets designed for maximum penetration are best.

14. Moose hunting is definitely not for the solo hunter. The difficulty of extricating a downed bull requires at least two people, preferably more.

15. A downed moose will float, so if you harvest a bull moose on or near the water, consider towing it either to the hunting lodge or to a place more suitable for eviscerating.

16. If you’re float-hunting by canoe, make sure you have enough room to take home a quartered moose and its rack.

17. Don’t forget to remove the tenderloins from the inside of the rib cage in the process of eviscerating your moose, as these are the choicest slabs of meat. Some hunters overlook them completely, while others wait too long and risk having them dry out.

18. Make sure your Newfoundland outfitter provides meat bags to keep the flies off your meat.

19. Choose a Newfoundland outfitter that offers regular surveys of the hunting lodges to pick up your meat.