Newfoundland Wilderness Outfitters  
Email: rsaunders@nf.sympatico.ca
Phone: 1.709.489.7829
Toll Free: 1.866.270.0573
Fax: 1.709.489.2417

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 About Us
Staff Newfoundland Wilderness Outfitters main lodge is located in a wilderness setting on the banks of the North West Gander River in central Newfoundland.  A beautiful view of the river and surrounding countryside is provided from the lodge.  We very often see a variety of birds and animals from the lodge's deck

We have excellent access to moose, woodland caribou and black bear in the area and while hunting these big game animals you may also see other species such as; coyotes, lynx, fox, bald eagles, hawks, ducks, geese, grouse, ptarmigan, snowshoe share, etc.



The Lodge
LodgeThe lodge is situated in a wilderness setting, deep in the bush of central Newfoundland on the banks of one of the largest Atlantic salmon river systems in the province.  We are located at the end of an old logging road, in some of the best moose, caribou and black bear habitat on the island.  Access is by four wheel drive vehicle and there are no human developments ( including other cabins ) within miles.






Accommodations: The main lodge boasts comfortable, modern facilities with cheerful dining and lounge areas, as well as staff quarters.  There is generated electricity, semi private accommodation, full washroom facilities, showers, flush toilets, TV, VCR, and satellite telephone system.  The food is among the best obtainable and we will do our best to accommodate special dietary needs.  We can accommodate groups up to 12 persons; however hunting partied are usually 4-6 persons.

Equipment: There is a large variety of well maintained equipment including 4 x 4 trucks, 6 & 8 wheel Argos, ATV's, boats, motors, canoes, and a meat storage facility which also has a large walk in cooler.

Airport Pickup: We will pick up guests who fly into Gander International Airport and return them back to Gander.

Salmon Fishing is available on our door step.  We offer Salmon during the summer months and during much of the exclusive archery season the combination of hunting and fishing is available.

Guides: We employ experienced guides and we offer both 1 to 1 and 2 to 1 hunter/guide ratios.

Taxidermy: May be arranged locally.  A price can be available from the taxidermist upon request.

Meat Processing: Meat may be cut and packaged to the hunters specifications with a local processor.  Meat may also be shipped via air or refrigerated truck.  Cost is dependant on your location and amount of the shipment.

Archery: We accommodate archery during the exclusive new hunt season, which precedes the rifle season, as well as during the entire rifle season when a hunter may use rifle, black powder, or archery.

Weather: Average temperatures during the fall hunting season are 54F during September, 45F during October with a mean temperate range of 32F to 65F.

References are available upon request

Note that spouses and other guests may also carry a firearm and hunt together with their partner using one license.  Pre-arrangement is required