Category: Moose Hunt

What to Pack For a Hunting Trip

Fall is the perfect time of year for hunting bears and moose. Conditions at this time of year are ideal, as the animals are out scavenging in preparation for winter, and temperatures are generally mild and pleasant. But without proper packing, your perfect hunting day could still go awry. So what should you take with you?

Proper clothing

The right clothing is key to a successful and safe hunting trip. Vibrant colors like hunter orange will make sure other hunters see you. Make sure to layer and pack warm clothes so you can adjust if need be to stay comfortable. You’ll also need heavy duty boots for trekking through the woods. But try to break in your clothing and boots ahead of time so you’re already used to them.

Hunting licenses

You’ll need to make sure you know the rules and regulations of your desired hunting area and plan accordingly. Get in touch with local agencies to find out what licenses you’ll need to have with you and what fees you may need to pay. The rules will vary from state to state, but in most places you will need to have a special license.

Other essentials

There are lots of accessories you could bring with you, but there are some you shouldn’t go without! Make sure you have some form of GPS for navigation, and rope for moving and carrying things. You’ll also want to have a flashlight to help you see in the darker corners of the woods, as well as a hunting knife.  Don’t forget essentials like water and food – granola and protein bars are a good choice for something small and lightweight but rich in nutrients.

For your next fall hunting trip, be sure to visit Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba, Canada! We provide expert guided Bull Moose and Black Bear hunts as well as gorgeous waterfront accommodations. Contact us today to plan your adventure in the great Canadian North!

2016 Fall Moose Hunt

The fall hunting season started off with fisherman, bear hunters and a duck hunter. The bear hunters didn’t fare so well as the bears would not come to the baits no matter what we put in them. The fishermen kept track of the fish caught a total of 377 in 4 days!  Our duck hunter fed us his bacon wrapped duck for the week.  Can’t get enough of this delicacy!  When he wasn’t hunting he was out looking for big northern.  For the amount of time fishing there was some nice pike 13 over 30” with the biggest being 39”.

The moose hunters arrived on September 17th.  The week proved to be successful with 2 bull moose tags filled. Mid-week, guide Leo had a moose coming and another smaller one swam from behind them across the river and his guest filled his tag.  The next day, guide Johnny called a nice moose in.  The hunter had the horns and head in the scope at 30 yards and didn’t feel he had a good enough shot.  The following day, Leo had another one coming to the call and the hunter dropped the shooting stick and that was it for the bull moose.

Rain, high winds, and fog slowed down the second week of hunting.  Mother nature at its finest!  This didn’t stop our guides and guests from getting out there.  Joe took his new guests out and saw a bull in the river but didn’t get close enough to get a shot.  Tuesday was calm in the morning and guide Joe heard 2 in the Hunting River.  Guide Leo and guest heard a call from down the Burntwood River but couldn’t get close enough for a shot.

The third week started off the same, heavy fog in the mornings and later in the week 25mph winds and 10” of snow! Guide Leo and guest headed for the spot he had heard the moose down the Burntwood River and it paid off with a smaller bull. Our successful hunter also saw a huge black bear and bought a tag in case their paths crossed again.

Guide Johnny went back to his secret spot where he had heard a moose on the first week but it was scared off. After calling for a few hours, the moose came back out of the bush and his guest was able to fill his tag with a beautiful 16-point rack.

In all it was a good season with great guests, good food and lots of laughs. Hope to see you all next year!

-Camp Manager Jim

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Cook Monica, Camp Manager Jim, “Smiley” Louise

Reasons to Plan a Moose Hunting Trip

Moose Hunting Hunting for big game is an exhilarating experience, especially when you’re hunting for moose.

Moose hunting begins at the end of September and ends at the end of October. With a limited window to catch big game moose, you should start preparing immediately.

If you’ve never been moose hunting, we suspect you’ll find it as exciting, if not more exciting than hunting for other wild game.

Here are some reasons why you may already enjoy moose hunting or why you should try it:

  1. Moose are fast. Moose can have a reputation for being lazy and complacent animals, but that is not the case. Moose can run as fast at 35 miles per hour and are fantastic swimmers.
  2. In conjunction with the above, moose provide a challenging hunt. They beat the odds of what they are typically perceived to be.
  3. Moose are quite the sight to see. If you have never been within a close distance of a moose, you are missing out. This animal species is huge with larger than life antlers and a body that can grow from 5 to 6 ½ feet from hooves to shoulders.
  4. While dangerous, moose hunting at night can be successful because moose tend to not leave one spot after sunset.
  5. Moose meat is healthy for you. Moose meat has the right amount of good fat in it and it a very lean source of protein. It has less than one gram of total fat per 100-gram serving with less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat.

Moose hunting for the first time is a very rewarding experience. Burntwood Lake Lodge is ready and able to take you on an amazing guided moose hunt.

Reasons to Plan a Moose Hunting Trip

Moose Hunting Hunting for big game is an exhilarating experience, especially when you’re hunting for moose.

Moose hunting begins at the end of September and ends at the end of October. With a limited window to catch big game moose, you should start preparing immediately.

If you’ve never been moose hunting, we suspect you’ll find it as exciting, if not more exciting than hunting for other wild game.

Here are some reasons why you may already enjoy moose hunting or why you should try it:

  1. Moose are fast. Moose can have a reputation for being lazy and complacent animals, but that is not the case. Moose can run as fast at 35 miles per hour and are fantastic swimmers.
  2. In conjunction with the above, moose provide a challenging hunt. They beat the odds of what they are typically perceived to be.
  3. Moose are quite the sight to see. If you have never been within a close distance of a moose, you are missing out. This animal species is huge with larger than life antlers and a body that can grow from 5 to 6 ½ feet from hooves to shoulders.
  4. While dangerous, moose hunting at night can be successful because moose tend to not leave one spot after sunset.
  5. Moose meat is healthy for you. Moose meat has the right amount of good fat in it and it a very lean source of protein. It has less than one gram of total fat per 100-gram serving with less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat.

Moose hunting for the first time is a very rewarding experience. Burntwood Lake Lodge is ready and able to take you on an amazing guided moose hunt.

The Health Benefits of Eating Moose

Moose Most hunters are not strangers to eating a variety of wild game meat. Most of the wild game meat consumed is locally hunted and prepared, which always seems to make the meat taste a bit better.

It is no secret that our daily consumption should include a variety of protein; did you know one of the healthiest of meats to eat is actually moose?

Moose is sometimes mistaken as complex meat to cook, but it is actually quite versatile. It can be roasted, cooked in a crock-pot or ground and serves as a great addition to many healthy side dishes. It is packed with a lot of natural flavor without high fat, calories, and sodium.

Here are some nutritional facts on moose:

A 3.5-ounce serving of moose provides 22 grams of high-quality protein, which makes up the recommended daily amount of essential amino acids. Much of our cells, muscles, and tissue are made up of amino acids.

Moose meat is also carbohydrate-free and is packed with B-vitamins, which helps metabolize food and create red blood cells. Moose is high in vitamin B-3 and B-2.

As a lean source of protein, moose has less than 1 gram of total fat per 100-gram serving, which is minimal. Also, moose is very low in saturated fat, which contributes to increased levels of bad LDL cholesterol in blood. With a lot less fat, moose is actually healthier than steak.

If you are looking for a low sodium option, moose is a great meat choice. Low-sodium foods are those with less than 140 milligrams per serving and moose has only 65 milligrams per 100-gram serving. A low-sodium diet can decrease chances of stroke, heart and kidney disease.

Burntwood Lake Lodge is a great source for guided moose hunting trips. We are experienced in hunting this species of wild game and welcome you to join us on one of our moose hunting excursions.

Flying Moose in Northern Manitoba

Hello to all of you moose hunters!  Ever wonder if there’s a more efficient way to transport a bull moose from the kill site to Burntwood Lake Lodge?  Here at BWL we like to make this step as easy as possible by using one of our Robinson 44 helicopters to sling the moose out.  By using this method of transport, makes it a bit easier on our guides and insures that meat wastage is never an issue.

The video you will view is a bull moose being slung from a hunting site approximately 15 miles from the town of Snow Lake, Manitoba onto the local hunters flatbed trailer.    Slinging Moose with Heli 2015