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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Moose hunting
Is the hunt guided?
Yes. Hunts are guided one-on-one, or with two hunters to a guide.
Can I hunt with a bow, or only a rifle?
The hunt suits archery and rifle hunters.
Is bear hunting offered?
Yes. Black bear hunting is available, and some hunters whose moose is taken early in the week go on to hunt black bear.
Is caribou hunting offered?
Yes. Arluk offers caribou hunts.
How do I get to camp?
Some guests fly into Deer Lake (YDF); others take the Marine Atlantic ferry to Port aux Basques and drive to the basecamp. If you fly, we offer a pickup service that takes you from Deer Lake to the basecamp. From a basecamp you are taken to your lodge, usually by helicopter.
How much can I bring?
Total gear weight should not exceed 27.2 kg (60 lb), packed in soft-sided bags with your firearm or bow in a soft case, because of helicopter weight limits.
What happens to the meat?
Meat recovery is helicopter-assisted. Countryside Abattoir offers a variety of meat preparation options. Meat processing and shipping are not included in the package price.
Can I stay in touch with home?
Tent camps have Starlink connectivity, and lodges have Wi-Fi and TV.
When is the hunting season?
The hunting season opens on the second Saturday of September and runs for up to seven weeks.
Questions
Fly fishing
Is fishing catch and release?
Atlantic salmon fishing on the Main River is catch and release.
Is fishing guided?
Yes. Fishing is guided, with two anglers to a guide and a maximum of six anglers at a time.
How long are the fishing trips?
Trips are typically seven days or four days, and the season runs through July.
Where do anglers stay?
At Main River Lodge, which sleeps up to 12 guests.
What should I bring fishing?
Chest waders, a 6 to 9 weight rod and reel, flies for salmon and trout, and warm and waterproof layers. Total gear weight should not exceed 27.2 kg (60 lb).
Questions
The lodges
How many guests does Main River Lodge sleep?
Main River Lodge sleeps a maximum of 12 guests.
What comforts do the lodges have?
Power from generators and, at some lodges, solar, showers with hot water, a stove and a refrigerator, a TV and Wi-Fi Internet, home-style meals from an on-site cook, and double-occupancy bedrooms with bedding and linens.
Is there internet at the lodges?
Every lodge has a TV and Wi-Fi Internet.
Questions
Travel
Where do I fly into?
Guests fly into Deer Lake (YDF), where an Arluk representative meets them.
Can I drive to Newfoundland?
Yes. Take the Marine Atlantic ferry from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Port aux Basques, then drive about 250 kilometres to Deer Lake.
What if the weather or my flights change my plans?
Accommodation in Deer Lake needed because of your flight itinerary, bad weather or cancelled commercial flights is not included in the price.
Questions
Booking and payment
How do I book?
Send an inquiry or email info@arlukoutfitters.com, and our team will reply.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. Once your booking is confirmed, a deposit of 25% of the package price is required.
Where can I find the prices?
Pricing and dates are available from our team.
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