Available: 3 days Traditional Hunting for Moose with Dogs in Lapland

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Hunt n Seek

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No Trophy fees on Bull Moose
17,000 hectare private hunting ground (Inside the Arctic Circle!)
£1150 + Flights
Transfers, Cabin accommodation, License and translator included



Moose hunting in Lapland is done the original way, with Moose dogs that will find the Moose which will move out of the drive to the hunters stands. Each hunter will be able to hear the dog when it has contact with a moose because of the barking which is the signal a Moose is in the drive. When the moose moves the dog moves with the moose and does not bark. Then again when the moose stands still the dog will bark and the hunters will hear it, most of the time. It is a very exiting way of hunting, and you can feel your adrenalin race in your veins when you experience the dog bark getting closer and closer. The Moose is real wild animal, no guarantees can be made that you will shoot a moose or see one especially if you can’t stay quiet, they are much smarter then they look!

A typical moose hunting day will start about 8 in the morning with a briefing which will be done every day. Thereafter we will drive out in the forest for the first drive of the day. After two or three shorter drives we will have lunch out in the wild. This will be with a camp fire and time to talk about the day so fare. After a relaxed lunch we will head out for more drives in the afternoon. The amount of the daily drives depends on various things such as number of animals shot, seen and other things that can influence the drives. Typically there will be about 3-4 drives daily when Moose are shot. After the last drive all hunters will get picked up and we will drive back to the cabin and start the preparations for dinner, and of course the sauna will be warmed. After relaxing sauna and a good meal we relax chat about the day and after a few beers or something more of a blast, it will be time for a good sleep.

The hunting can guarantee beautiful countryside, great company and a genuine chance to see and shoot for Moose. This is not to mention the lasting memories and other wildlife and excitement of the hunt. It should not be expected that every hunter will see a Moose but on a normal hunt there will be several chances for Moose to be shot.

PRICE £1150 + Fights (start at £142 inc rifle with Norwegian Air)

Trip 1
Travelling to Grounds 27[SUP]th[/SUP] Sep, Hunting 28, 29, & 30[SUP]th[/SUP] Sep. Returning 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Oct
Trip 2
Travelling 10[SUP]th[/SUP] Oct, Hunting 11, 12, & 13[SUP]th[/SUP]Oct. Returning 14[SUP]th[/SUP] Oct





If you're ready for the trip of a lifetime then drop me a PM with your number and we can have a chat, good hunting all.

Christian
 
Hi Christian

Is there a min calibre? My 6.5x55 has been taking animals of this size for years, but I don't know if there's legislation in place nowadays for .30cal and up...

Thanks
iain
 
Hi,this sounds interesting,what extras will need to be paid for?What equipment will we need eg what calibre etc?

​Martin
 
Iain, I'm going on trip 1 with some friends, 6.5 is minimum calibre for moose and there's very little 'extras' but we buy our own food. We hire a radio out there for £10 a day so that everyone can stay in contact and when moose is moving we can get a heads up etc.
 
I assume this is in Finland (Sweden is very similar but I didn't find the requirements with a quick search) so legal minimum is:

- 9 gram expanding bullet and 2700 Joule at 100m

OR

- 10 gram expanding bullet and 2000 Joule at 100m

6.5x55 has hard time satisfying the 2700J limit so 10 gram (155gr) bullet is better. It's still on the light side but legal requirements are met. Bullet selection is of importance also.
 
Hi iain

6,5x55 is fine. As long as the bullet is over 10g then you will forfill all legislations.

Thanks Christian
 
Last time I was out I had just my normal variable scope. The moose aren't like driven pigs and they wander stopping quite often even when the dogs are on them. Any sort of 3-9 mag or 3-12 mag is ideal because there is a chance for longer shots, most shots will be from close to normal stalking ranges.
 
Hi Martin

Extras you are looking at Hunting Radio which is obligatory 35 euros for the 3 day. Then there is food. Calibres from 6,5x55 and up are fine with a bullet over 10g. That should be it really... if intrested Pm me for info.

Thanks Christian
 
I did this trip a couple of years ago, spot on it was too! Christian is a great host and you will enjoy yourself even if you don't shoot a Moose!

Tom
 
Love to go but will have pens full of pheasants and partridge arhhhh !
Good hunting
​norma
 
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Hi Tom. Thanks you are allways welcome, looking forward to see you again for the moose here in Finland.

Hi John you too allway welcome, you need to get a moose soon, not just the next stand over...

Cheers Christian
 
I think I really need to speak to my wife on what I really want for my birthday....

Sounds superb and after watching a few videos on youtube I'm sold! Just got to work on the other half first ;)
 
Hi Terry

There will be from 12 to 16 hunteres on a trip. The area is about 40.000 acres in some absolutely stunning nature and some of the biggest moose in Europe. Flying to Rovaniemi (RVN), Finland and we will pick everyone up from the airport and drive to the cabin and of course back to the airport too. And all transpotasion is in the price. Food and Hunting Radio which is obligatory is not in ( radio 35 euro ) payed on arrivel. Els that should be it.

If you have any other questions you are more then welcome to ask.

Best regards Christian
 
Hi Point Blank

Yes it is something very different in the great way. And a great birthday present. Can tell you will not be the only that will get that for your birthday one other chap have book and as a present to him self :-)

Best regards Christian
 
If I wasn't already off to Croatia this year I'd be very sorely tempted to book a place with Hunt n Seek.

My moose trip to Sweden was my highlight of last year - a great time in fantastic scenery and with super company. The whole experience of hunting moose the traditional way with dogs is so different to what we're used to. It looks like the Finland trip will be straight out of the same mould, so no doubt everyone will have a great time. Hunting inside the Arctic circle should be something else again.

So far as caliber, the 6.5x55 I borrowed did the job perfectly - once I had calmed myself down after hearing the moose coming through the trees and seeing all the treetops shaking!

Envious already, but looking forward to seeing all the photos.

willie_gunn
 
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