Newfoundland Wilderness Outfitters

note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.

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outfitter review submitted by: Steve Bartlett on Nov 5 2007

Species Hunted: Moose

Game Quality: Excellent

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: Excellent

Food Quality: Outstanding

Guide Experience: Excellent

Other Personal Experience: Excellent

Overall Impression: Excellent

Recommend: Without Reservation

Reviewer Comments: This was my first guided hunt but not my last. I hunted in the last week where moose hunts were conducted. The moon was full and the temperatures were warm so game movement was slow. I got my bull moose in the second day and saw two other moose. Even after the harvest of the moose my guide made sure I stayed busy had a great time. All of the guides worked hard and the cook was outstanding. While this was my first guided hunt several of the other hunters had several prior guided hunts and they all said that this was an outstanding outfitter. I will return.

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outfitter review submitted by: Robert Keesler on Oct 14 2007

Species Hunted: Moose, black bear

Game Quality: Excellent

Accommodation Quality: Oustanding

Camp Condition: Outstanding

Food Quality: AMAZING!!!!!

Guide Experience: SUPERIOR

Other Personal Experience: SUPERIOR

Overall Impression: ABSOLUTELY AWESOME

Recommend: YES

Reviewer Comments: Many people believe there is a moose behind every tree in Newfoundland. I was guilty of that train of thought and quickly learned that was simply not the case. This is a tough hunt with changing weather, long walks, mixed emotions and total reward in every way. If you are in good physical shape, hunt hard, and stay positive, I have no doubt you will be successful with this incredible outfitter. I have hunted several times with different outfitters in Canada and Africa and this outfit is by far the best run, well managed outfit I have ever come across. Ray and his guides are some of the greatest people I have ever been privileged to become friends with. I hunted with Newfoundland Wilderness Oufitters in August and October of 2007. My wife went with me to go fishing. My August hunt was an archery hunt that was simply awesome. I turned down opportunities to shoot a cow and some small bulls. I was in search of a big bull. My guide Gary put me in front of 13 moose during the week and one very nice bull. I did not get a shot as he stayed about 80 yards out. My wife booked a fishing trip and although the salmon run appeared to be over, she took some very fine brook trout and had a wonderful time. Her guide Terry was very good about finding fish and helping her become a better angler. I rebooked with Ray for October since the moose tag is good for a full year. I could not hunt the full week and Ray made special concessions for my wife and I to be able to leave early. I took my bull (a 14 point bruiser about 1200 pounds and 37" spread) on Tuesday. The reward was well worth the work and I was never so proud of an animal in all of my life. My time spent at Newfoundland Wilderness Outfitters was soemthing that I will never forget. Having hunted with a couple of different outfitters, I can say with confidence that I have never felt so at ease and truthfully, so at home. The time spent after the hunts with Verlie and the guys was time truly spent with friends. There is a difference between outfitters and guides going through the motions of good business and outfitters and guides who are just good people and enjoy your company. These people are some of the best I have ever met. If I had not shot a moose on either trip, I would still recommend this hunt to anyone for the atmosphere alone. My wife and I have made friends for life. The processing of the meat and cape is handled very quickly and efficiently. The camp is equipped with all the basic amenities including electric (generator), running water, shower, etc... Everyone works together and everyone cares. A great outfit. I cannot wait to return for caribou and spring bear. Please feel free to email me and ask me any questions you may have about this awesome experience. Rob Keesler thestar42004@yahoo.com

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outfitter review submitted by: Frank Sorbero on Feb 22 2007

Species Hunted: Moose, Woodland Caribou

Game Quality: Very Good

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: Excellent

Food Quality: Cannot be beat

Guide Experience: The best

Other Personal Experience: The best

Overall Impression: Terrific

Recommend: Absolutely

Reviewer Comments: Saw a huge cow my first day hunting and passed on her. By 0900 my second day I had an awesome bull moose. Third day I got my caribou - first caribou I saw. Caribou are truly a majestic animal. Camaraderie was unbeatable after the hunts. Guides were knowledgeable and had excellent skills. I loved the area and countryside, miles and miles with little sign of people. I am planning on going back someday.

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outfitter review submitted by: Karl Or Rebecca Evans on Jan 26 2007

Species Hunted: Moose, Black Bear

Game Quality: Good

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: Excellent

Food Quality: Incredible

Guide Experience: Great, very hard working

Other Personal Experience: Excellent, you won\\\'t go hun

Overall Impression: Fantastic

Recommend: Highly

Reviewer Comments: I did not take a moose or bear, but not for lack of trying! Ray and his guys worked their butts off trying to find game but hurricane winds and rain had the game hiding. Verly (the chef) will make sure you are not hungry and time spent in the basement around the wood stove with the guides was time spent with friends...my wife and I are going back in October 2007.

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outfitter review submitted by: David Sullivan on Nov 21 2006

Species Hunted: Moose, Bear, and Caribou

Game Quality: Good

Accommodation Quality: abouve average

Camp Condition: Good

Food Quality: Excellent

Guide Experience: my guide was very knowledgable

Other Personal Experience: Good to above average

Overall Impression: excellent

Recommend: I highly recommend this outfit

Reviewer Comments: This was an excellent hunting experience. My wife and I enjoyed the accomidations and the opportunity to view the wildlife of the area. My guide did everything possible to give me the opportunity to get the Newfoundland Grand Slam. I highly recommend Newfoundland Wilderness Outfitters for you next hunting experience. David Sullivan

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outfitter review submitted by: Eric Wallin on Nov 13 2006

Species Hunted: Moose/Woodland Caribou

Game Quality: Excellent

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: Excellent

Food Quality: Excellent

Guide Experience: Excellent

Other Personal Experience: Excellent

Overall Impression: Excellent

Recommend: Yes very much so

Reviewer Comments: This was my first hunting trip with an Outfitter. I have learned so many new things and have experienced so much. The staff was excellent for the experience, the good times, and the great food. I saw many animals-some a little too close-just ask Terry. The weather and scenry were beautiful. I shot my first BIG game animals on this hunt and the staff was just as excited for me as I was for myself. Hope to go back someday-maybe at my next BIG time birthday!

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outfitter review submitted by: Don on Oct 18 2006

Species Hunted: Caribou,Moose

Game Quality: Good

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: Excellent

Food Quality: Excellent

Guide Experience: Very experienced

Other Personal Experience: very experienced

Overall Impression: Outstanding

Recommend: In a heartbeat

Reviewer Comments: Ray Saunders runs a terrific operation.The lodge is clean and comfortable and the food is good and plentiful.The guides are knowledgeable and hard working.You are made to feel that you are with friends and not just a client.I took a very nice caribou and a respectable Moose. All told three hunters took 3 bull moose and 2 caribou stags. The trip was everything I had hoped it would be. I certainly plan to be back.

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outfitter review submitted by: Ron Sprovero on Oct 18 2006

Species Hunted: Moose/Woodlands Caribou

Game Quality: Good

Accommodation Quality: Outstanding

Camp Condition: Very good

Food Quality: Exceptional

Guide Experience: Very good

Other Personal Experience: Very good

Overall Impression: Outstanding

Recommend: Yes

Reviewer Comments: A memorable experience with friendly and caring staff. My wife went as a non-hunter and said that I can not go back unless she can go with me. Filled both of my tags (moose & woodlands caribou).

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outfitter review submitted by: Ricky Schehr on Oct 1 2006

Species Hunted: Moose

Game Quality: Excellent

Accommodation Quality: Excellent

Camp Condition: very good

Food Quality: Excellent

Guide Experience: Superb

Other Personal Experience: Excellent

Overall Impression: Beyond all Expectations

Recommend: Yes

Reviewer Comments: Second year in a row hunting here. Got a moose both years. Only saw 1 moose this year because it took me all of 15 minutes of hunting to fill my license. Saw a magnifficent carribou less than 100 yards away while retrieving my moose. Three hunters in camp and all three got their moose and the other two hunters got the carribou they were hunting. 100 percent. It Can't get any better.

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outfitter review submitted by: Gary Lowe on Oct 31 2005

Species Hunted: moose

Game Quality: good

Accommodation Quality: excellent

Camp Condition: good

Food Quality: excellent (too good)

Guide Experience: very good

Other Personal Experience: good

Overall Impression: very good

Recommend: yes

Reviewer Comments: Very enjoyable and successful hunt;five of us went on this trip and four of the five connected for a moose-(3) bulls and (1) cow.This success was accomplished in spite of the weather not co-operating;rain and high winds for the first three days.All the guides are very helpful and knowledgable; each hunter has his or her own personal guide (1:1)Guides work very hard to make your hunt a success. Facilities,lodging,equip.etc. are very good. Food excellent;lose five lbs. before your trip because you will certainly gain weight with Verlie's cooking and desserts.

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