Episode 798: Live From Moose Camp

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I made my inaugural trip to hunt moose with Arluk Outfitters back in 2018. Fast forward to 2025 and I found myself back in Newfoundland for round two. Ironically, it was Erin, that about a year ago asked, “when are you going to shoot another moose, it’s my favorite venison you’ve ever brought home.” Honey, say no more, I’m going back! This time, I was glad to have a longtime friend and hunting buddy in Jason Cao make the trip with me.

(Jason with the spoils from his bull)

On this episode Jason and I sat down with our guides John Whight and Brandon Beaver, as well as our camp cook George Morgan for a roundtable discussion on our experience at Arluk’s Caribou Lake Camp. The camp is so remote that everything comes in and out by helicopter. Highlights from the episode include:

Newfoundland hospitality and culture (reminds me alot of Texas)
When did moose show up on the island (they were introduced as a viable protein source)
What happened to their once great woodland caribou herd?
Bald eagles impact
How did each of our moose hunt’s play out?
A boatful of hunters and moose meat
What bullet/rifle combo we each chose
Newfoundland moose dishes
Wobbly Pops and jarred moose
What are the winters like?
Electronic calls
Nova Scotia waterfowl and whitetails (Brandon’s home province)
Commercial halibut fishing
Salmon on the fly rod
One more moose for George
Cigarettes and soda pop
And much more!