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Moose Hunting in Canada
A hosted moose hunt in Canada runs $8,000-$15,000 all-in for a hosted lodge or drive-in hunt in Alberta/Saskatchewan/Newfoundland; $16,000-$35,000 for premium BC mountain or fly-in combo hunts. Add Huntica's 20-40% hosting fee on outfitter cost, plus tags, GST, gratuities, and dip/pack/taxidermy. all-in over 7-10 days (6-7 hunting days on lodge/drive-in Alberta/Newfoundland hunts; 8-12 days on BC mountain or fly-in hunts, often with weather buffer days), best hunted mid-september to mid-october with a 75-93% success rate. Big-game wilderness hunts across British Columbia and the north. A Huntica host is on the ground for every day of it.
Daily rate
$1,300-$1,900/day equivalent on a typical 6-7 day hunt (most outfitters price as a flat package, not a daily; observer/non-hunter rate roughly $250-$400/day)
Trophy fee
Usually bundled into the package, not billed separately. Where unbundled, a bull-moose trophy/'kill' fee runs ~$2,000 (e.g. Manitoba fly-in lists a $2,000 kill fee due on harvest). BC species licence/tag is the closest standalone fee at ~$190-$300 USD.
All-in (typical)
$8,000-$15,000 all-in for a hosted lodge or drive-in hunt in Alberta/Saskatchewan/Newfoundland; $16,000-$35,000 for premium BC mountain or fly-in combo hunts. Add Huntica's 20-40% hosting fee on outfitter cost, plus tags, GST, gratuities, and dip/pack/taxidermy.
BookYourHunt 2026 Canada moose listings ($5,700 NL 1x1 / $6,000-$7,000 NB-NL / $9,995 MB fly-in +$2,000 kill fee / $14,000-$14,995 AB-MB / $27,500-$35,000 BC 2026-27); Smoky River Outfitting AB 2026 rate card ($9,500 archery / $10,500 rut / $13,000 trophy, all +$450 licence, 2x1, +$2,500 for 1x1); Big Game Hunting Adventures 2025-26 Canada list; Western Obsessions / Worldwide Trophy Adventures aggregators citing $7,000-$18,000 typical guided range.
Best months
Mid-September to mid-October
Typical length
7-10 days (6-7 hunting days on lodge/drive-in Alberta/Newfoundland hunts; 8-12 days on BC mountain or fly-in hunts, often with weather buffer days)
Success rate
75-93%
What’s included
- ✓6-7 (or 8-12) full hunting days guided
- ✓Lodge, wilderness camp, or spike-camp accommodation
- ✓All meals during the hunt
- ✓Guide fees (commonly 2x1; 1x1 typically +$2,500)
- ✓Field preparation / caping of the trophy
- ✓Ground transport within the hunting area (4x4, boat, horseback, or float plane per outfitter)
- ✓Trophy fee for one bull moose bundled in on most packages
- ✓Huntica host on the ground for the full trip, coordinating outfitter, daily rhythm, and logistics
Usually separate
- —Non-resident hunting licence and moose species tag (~$190-$400 USD)
- —GST (5% federal sales tax on the hunt cost)
- —Pre/post-hunt hotel nights and meals outside camp
- —Meat processing
- —Dip, pack, and trophy export/shipping home
- —Taxidermy
- —Gratuities/tips for guides and staff
- —International and domestic/charter airfare
- —$2,000 bull 'kill' fee on the minority of packages that unbundle it
Permits, trophies & logistics
- Moose (Alces alces) is NOT listed on any CITES appendix — no CITES export or import permit is required, a major simplification versus African or sheep trophies.
- US hunters: returning with a personally-harvested moose needs no federal CITES permit and no USFWS designated-port clearance for the species itself; standard CBP/USDA cleaning and declaration rules apply. A provincial export permit is generally waived if the animal is exported within 30 days, accompanied by the hunter (e.g. Alberta rule).
- EU hunters: trophies of bone/antler/hide need a veterinary/sanitary certificate (e.g. Canada CFIA HA2734) and may face a vet check at the EU border-control post — UNLESS the trophy is fully taxidermy-treated or the antlers/skull are boiled/treated, in which case no border vet check is required.
- UK hunters: an import permit is requested from DEFRA; non-CITES sanitary rules apply (no CITES paperwork for moose).
- Firearm temporary import: complete the RCMP Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (form RCMP 5589), $25 CAD flat fee regardless of number of firearms, signed in front of a CBSA officer at the border; valid 60 days, free to renew. Non-restricted bolt-action rifles are the norm; handguns and most semi-autos are prohibited/restricted.
- Mandatory guide: in BC (and across Canada) non-resident big-game hunters must be accompanied by a licensed guide outfitter or an authorized assistant/permit-to-accompany holder — aligns directly with the hosted model.
Moose in Canada, at a glance
- ◈The Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (RCMP form 5589) costs a flat $25 CAD regardless of how many firearms are listed, and is valid for 60 days once signed by a CBSA officer.
- ◈Moose (Alces alces) is not listed on any CITES appendix, so no CITES export or import permit is required to bring a moose trophy back to the US, EU, or UK.
- ◈A 2026 Alberta lodge rut moose hunt runs $9,500-$13,000 USD plus a $450 licence for 6 full hunting days at 2x1 guiding (1x1 available for +$2,500) — Smoky River Outfitting rate card.
- ◈BookYourHunt 2026 Newfoundland moose packages list success rates of 82% and 93% on 5-7 day 1x1 guided hunts priced from roughly $5,700 to $8,250 USD plus tag and taxes.
- ◈A 2026 Manitoba fly-in 1x1 guided moose hunt is priced at $9,995 USD including taxes, licence and allocation fee, with a separate $2,000 kill fee due on harvest.
- ◈BC non-resident big-game hunters are legally required to be accompanied by a licensed guide outfitter, assistant guide, or a resident holding a Permit to Accompany.
- ◈The moose rut and prime calling window is mid-September to mid-October, with October 1-15 considered peak; the broader season spans early September to early November.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a moose hunt in Canada cost?
A hosted moose hunt in Canada typically runs $8,000-$15,000 all-in for a hosted lodge or drive-in hunt in Alberta/Saskatchewan/Newfoundland; $16,000-$35,000 for premium BC mountain or fly-in combo hunts. Add Huntica's 20-40% hosting fee on outfitter cost, plus tags, GST, gratuities, and dip/pack/taxidermy. all-in for a 7-10 days (6-7 hunting days on lodge/drive-in Alberta/Newfoundland hunts; 8-12 days on BC mountain or fly-in hunts, often with weather buffer days) hunt — daily rates of $1,300-$1,900/day equivalent on a typical 6-7 day hunt (most outfitters price as a flat package, not a daily; observer/non-hunter rate roughly $250-$400/day) plus a Usually bundled into the package, not billed separately. Where unbundled, a bull-moose trophy/'kill' fee runs ~$2,000 (e.g. Manitoba fly-in lists a $2,000 kill fee due on harvest). BC species licence/tag is the closest standalone fee at ~$190-$300 USD. trophy fee, with a Huntica host present throughout. BookYourHunt 2026 Canada moose listings ($5,700 NL 1x1 / $6,000-$7,000 NB-NL / $9,995 MB fly-in +$2,000 kill fee / $14,000-$14,995 AB-MB / $27,500-$35,000 BC 2026-27); Smoky River Outfitting AB 2026 rate card ($9,500 archery / $10,500 rut / $13,000 trophy, all +$450 licence, 2x1, +$2,500 for 1x1); Big Game Hunting Adventures 2025-26 Canada list; Western Obsessions / Worldwide Trophy Adventures aggregators citing $7,000-$18,000 typical guided range.
When is the best time to hunt moose in Canada?
Mid-September to mid-October (the rut/calling season — bulls are vocal and respond to calling; Oct 1-15 is prime). Broader season runs early September to early November; late-season post-rut (mid-late Oct) puts big bulls on the move but turns cold/snowy. A typical hunt runs 7-10 days (6-7 hunting days on lodge/drive-in Alberta/Newfoundland hunts; 8-12 days on BC mountain or fly-in hunts, often with weather buffer days).
What is the success rate on a moose hunt?
75-93% on quality guided rut hunts (basis: Newfoundland BookYourHunt packages list 82% and 93%; Trophy Hunters Alberta 75-90% opportunity; Northern BC outfitters 90-95%; Saskatchewan operators ~99% claimed). Industry-realistic harvest rate sits 50-70% across all operators; the 75%+ figures are…
What is included in a hosted moose hunt?
Typically included: 6-7 (or 8-12) full hunting days guided, Lodge, wilderness camp, or spike-camp accommodation, All meals during the hunt, Guide fees (commonly 2x1; 1x1 typically +$2,500), Field preparation / caping of the trophy, Ground transport within the hunting area (4x4, boat, horseback, or float plane per outfitter), Trophy fee for one bull moose bundled in on most packages, Huntica host on the ground for the full trip, coordinating outfitter, daily rhythm, and logistics. Usually excluded: Non-resident hunting licence and moose species tag (~$190-$400 USD), GST (5% federal sales tax on the hunt cost), Pre/post-hunt hotel nights and meals outside camp, Meat processing, Dip, pack, and trophy export/shipping home, Taxidermy, Gratuities/tips for guides and staff, International and domestic/charter airfare, $2,000 bull 'kill' fee on the minority of packages that unbundle it.
What regulations apply to a moose hunt and trophy?
Moose (Alces alces) is NOT listed on any CITES appendix — no CITES export or import permit is required, a major simplification versus African or sheep trophies. US hunters: returning with a personally-harvested moose needs no federal CITES permit and no USFWS designated-port clearance for the species itself; standard CBP/USDA cleaning and declaration rules apply. A provincial export permit is generally waived if the animal is exported within 30 days, accompanied by the hunter (e.g. Alberta rule). EU hunters: trophies of bone/antler/hide need a veterinary/sanitary certificate (e.g. Canada CFIA HA2734) and may face a vet check at the EU border-control post — UNLESS the trophy is fully taxidermy-treated or the antlers/skull are boiled/treated, in which case no border vet check is required. UK hunters: an import permit is requested from DEFRA; non-CITES sanitary rules apply (no CITES paperwork for moose). Firearm temporary import: complete the RCMP Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (form RCMP 5589), $25 CAD flat fee regardless of number of firearms, signed in front of a CBSA officer at the border; valid 60 days, free to renew. Non-restricted bolt-action rifles are the norm; handguns and most semi-autos are prohibited/restricted. Mandatory guide: in BC (and across Canada) non-resident big-game hunters must be accompanied by a licensed guide outfitter or an authorized assistant/permit-to-accompany holder — aligns directly with the hosted model.
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