HUNTING

FLY IN MOOSE HUNTING IN NORTHERN ONTARIO

Northern Ontario offers some of the most rewarding and challenging moose hunting in Canada. Wilderness North gives hunters fly in access to remote boreal forest habitat where large, healthy moose populations thrive with minimal hunting pressure. These locations are quiet, vast, and far from road access, creating a true wilderness experience that is both demanding and deeply memorable.

Whether you hunt with a rifle or a bow, our remote lodges and outpost camps place you directly within prime moose territory at the peak of fall activity.

FLY IN MOOSE HUNTING IN NORTHERN ONTARIO

WHY HUNT MOOSE WITH WILDERNESS NORTH

FLY IN ACCESS TO UNTOUCHED HABITAT

FLY IN ACCESS TO UNTOUCHED HABITAT

Every hunting location is accessible only by floatplane. This keeps hunting pressure low and allows moose populations to remain strong year after year.

REMOTE BOREAL FOREST TERRAIN

REMOTE BOREAL FOREST TERRAIN

Our hunting areas include dense timber, marsh edges, quiet bays, old
burns, and natural travel corridors. These habitats offer excellent calling opportunities and high quality moose activity.

LOW COMPETITION AND QUIET SURROUNDINGS

LOW COMPETITION AND QUIET SURROUNDINGS

There are no roads, nearby camps, or external hunting pressure. You will have the landscape to yourself.

DECADES OF NORTHERN EXPERIENCE

DECADES OF NORTHERN EXPERIENCE

Our team understands the movement patterns, feeding areas, and behaviour of moose throughout the fall. This knowledge helps hunters prepare for the conditions they will encounter.

THE MOOSE HUNTING EXPERIENCE

Moose hunting in northern Ontario is an immersive wilderness adventure. Mornings often begin with cool air, still water, and fog rising across the lake. Hunters travel by boat, canoe, or on foot into calling locations that overlook marshes, ridges, or natural openings. The sound of a bull answering a call or moving through brush is a moment that stays with you long after the trip is over. Hunting is physical and requires patience, awareness, and respect for the animal. It is common to spend long hours listening, glassing, and positioning for the right opportunity. Many hunters describe the experience as peaceful, focused, and deeply connected to the land.

THE MOOSE HUNTING EXPERIENCE

CONSERVATION AND ETHICAL HUNTING

Moose are a vital part of the northern ecosystem. Conservation is central to how Wilderness North manages its hunting locations and supports long term sustainability.
Our approach includes:
  • Limited access. Fly in locations ensure that hunting pressure remains low and the ecosystem remains intact.
  • Respect for natural cycles. We operate hunts during the regulated fall season when moose are active and responsive.
  • Ethical harvest. Hunters are encouraged to take clean, responsible shots and follow best practices throughout the trip.
  • Habitat stewardship We preserve natural shoreline, minimize disturbance, and support healthy forest and wetland ecosystems.
This commitment keeps moose populations strong and gives hunters a chance to experience a truly natural environment.

MOOSE HABITAT AND MOVEMENT

Understanding the landscape is an important part of a successful hunt. Our hunting areas typically include:

  • Ridges and elevated timber
  • Marsh edges and shallow bays
  • Beavers ponds and muskeg
  • Old burns and natural regrowth
  • Quiet creeks and back channels

During the fall season, bulls move between cows, call from timber edges, and travel along natural corridors. We provide local knowledge and insight so you can position yourself effectively.

MOOSE HABITAT AND MOVEMENT

RIFLE AND ARCHERY HUNTS

During the fall season, bulls move between cows, call from timber edges, and travel along natural corridors. We provide local knowledge and insight so you can position yourself effectively.

ARCHERY

ARCHERY

Ideal for hunters who prefer close range calling setups and quiet approaches by canoe or on foot.

RIFLE

RIFLE

Allows for greater reach across marshes, ridges, and open shorelines while still offering strong calling opportunities.

Both methods are well suited to our terrain and conditions.

SELF GUIDED MOOSE HUNTS

All Wilderness North moose hunts are fully self guided. This allows you to move at your own pace, choose your own setups, and experience the hunt as independently as you prefer.

  • Maps of the hunting area
  • Local knowledge about moose movement
  • Information on access routes, corridors, and water trave
  • On site support at lodges and outposts

Many hunting groups return year after year for this level of freedom and immersion.

SELF GUIDED MOOSE HUNTS

LICENCES AND TAGS

LICENCES AND TAGS
LICENCES AND TAGS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS HANDLED BY US

Ontario moose hunting regulations can feel overwhelming, but when you book your hunt with Wilderness North, we make the entire process simple. As a licensed Ontario outfitter, we secure your moose tag, arrange your hunting licence, verify your accreditation, and help you prepare for a smooth and compliant hunt. Below is exactly how it works when you hunt with us.

  • OUTFITTER MOOSE TAGS

    Key Habitats: Look for Walleye along main lake points, sunken reefs, river inlets and outflows, and sharp structural drop-offs. They often relate to the bottom in 15 to 30 feet of water, moving shallower during low light conditions (dawn/dusk). Best Time of Year: Walleye fishing is excellent throughout the season, with strong action in the early season (May/June) and consistent volume through the summer and into the fall. Trophy Expectation: While 18-20 inch fish are common, our system produces multiple Walleye over 30 inches annually.

    • No entry into the Ontario tag draw
    • No preference points
    • No waiting for results
    • A tag is assigned to your group when you book

    Depending on availability for your chosen week, you may be allocated a bull, cow or calf tag.

PLAN YOUR MOOSE HUNTING TRIP

Moose hunting in northern Ontario is a unique experience that combines skill, patience, and wilderness adventure. Our team is here to help you choose the right lodge or outpost, prepare for the terrain, and set up a successful and memorable hunt.