Canadian Moose Hunting

Moose hunting is a past time of many Canadians. It's also an activity that draws hunters from all over the world, in hopes of getting a moose! Moose are members of the deer family, and are the largest, as well as having the largest antlers. The record size for moose antlers is over 80 inches long in width. Some moose are over 1800 pounds, and they are about 10 feet in length. Most moose are dark brown in color.

Moose reside in the northern states of the United States, Scandinavia, Siberia and Canada. They are known for being quiet and solitary. Because of their food consumption requirements, (moose eat about 45 pounds of food daily!) they inhabit woodlands with approximately 2 animals per each 2 square miles. They also tend to live and roam near lakes and rivers, as that is how they get their water. Moose give birth to one or two offspring annually, with the births usually taking place during the spring. The antlers of moose are used as protection and fighting during the breeding season. In the coldest, winter months, moose will migrate up to 115 miles in order to find areas with less snow. They have a life span of about 30 years.

Most people hunt moose for their fur, meat and antlers- and at one time they were close to extinct, but their population is quite stable currently.

Kapuskasing

In a town located about 57 miles east of Hearst and almost directly in the center of Ontario, Canada, Kapuskasing is known as one of the best moose hunting territories of the country. In fact, Hearst is considered the Moose Capital of Canada. There are not many settings that are as wild or beautiful as Central Ontario in which to go moose hunting in. There are endless boreal forests, rock ridges and wild open meadows throughout the 60,000 square miles of Ontario- the perfect setting for moose and moose hunting!

For the Sport of Moose Hunting

Most people find moose hunting to be both challenging and rewarding. A favorite target for big game hunters, moose give hunters bragging rights with the size of their antlers. For something a little different, try your hand at hunting with an old-fashioned style black powder gun, or traditional bow hunting. In Canada, there are different types of guns allowed during specific seasons; including a bow only season, or a bow and muzzleloader season, and a gun season (for shotgun, rifle or muzzleloaders).

Guided hunts are available through numerous organizations, and are particularly useful for first time moose hunters or people who are unfamiliar with the Canadian territories. Canada also has many camp-style accommodations available for hunters who wish to simply rent a camp and try hunting without a guide.

Hunting Regulations in Ontario

Residents of Ontario can hunt moose from September 14th through December 15th. Non-residents can participate in moose hunting from September 14th through November 15th. The limit is one moose per hunter.

For hunters who are residents of Ontario, the price is of the Ontario License Fee is $44 for the season; while non-residents are required to hunt with an outfitter and pay a $320 license fee for the season.