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!



(George seeing us off from Caribou Lake Lodge from the helicopter as Jason and I departed in the chopper)