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SOU'WESTER

outfitting

What started over 30 years ago in York Harbour as a husband-and-wife dream—saving toward a single hunting lodge—has grown into one of the longest-standing outfitting operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.


In August 2023, Sou’Wester Outfitting was purchased by Herb Canning, an avid guide, hunter, and outdoorsman, alongside his two sons, with a vision to build on what was already started and create something truly unforgettable.


Today, Sou’Wester offers guests the opportunity to experience the great outdoors of Newfoundland and Labrador—harvesting moose, caribou, or bear in a territory unlike any other in the province, producing trophies that have won numerous awards.

MEET HERB CANNING & SONS

A multi-generational Newfoundland guiding family.

What Matters to Us

 

We love the outdoors, the people we meet, and the God who made it all.
“The heavens declare the glory of God…” — Psalm 19:1


So grab your gear—
“and go out to the open country.” — Genesis 27:3
We’ll meet you there.

Our Team.

MEET THE CANNINGS

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HERB

Owner

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BEV

Logistics Coordination & Owner

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NOAH

Son

Guide / Field Team

MEET THE TEAM

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BRIANNA

Daughter-in-law

Booking & Logistics Coordination

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JONAH

Son

Guide / Field Team

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RON

Brother

Guide / Field Team & Camp Builder

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NOAH PENNY

Guide / Field Team

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MATT SIMMONS

Guide / Field Team

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BRANDON SIMMONS

Guide / Field Team

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MARIE CALETTI

Cook

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DAISY

Cook

JANET-JONES-COOK

JANET JONES

Cook

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MARK

Guide / Field Team

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SCOTTY

Guide / Field Team

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CODY

Guide / Field Team

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JAMIE CUTLER

Guide / Field Team

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LOU KENDALL

Guide / Field Team

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BOB PECKFORD

Guide / Field Team

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GRIFFIN CROCKER

Guide / Field Team

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BOB ROBINSON

Logistics Support

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ROBBIE

Bush Plane Pilot

SPOT & STALK 

What to expect

All hunts offered through Sou’wester Outfitting are spot and stalk in nature. This method of hunting requires the hunter to hike the terrain while keeping a lookout for the quarry of one’s choice. Sou’wester Outfitting’s wilderness lodges are located at Caribou Lake, Little Lake and Indian Pond.  The terrain in the immediate vicinity of the three lodges offers habitat for all three animals. While woodland caribou and black bear are mostly found and hunted in open areas, moose on the other hand enjoy a more wooded habitat. The terrain in which woodland caribou and bear are hunted is an open tundra-like setting with many knolls from which a vast amount of area can be surveyed. The terrain does offer sparse vegetation and this along with the features of the physical landscape offer optimal conditions for stalking game. The conditions are ideal for the ultimate rifle, bow or muzzleloader hunting experience. Although moose can be found anywhere throughout the area, most of the hunting takes place in the wooded areas where there are bogs and other open areas.  Moose are often spotted at or near a tree line.

OUR TERRITORIES

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WHERE HUNTING WITH
SOU'WESTER WILL TAKE YOU

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Comfortable Accommodations

All the amenities of home situated in the middle of a wilderness reserve.

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Awe-Inspiring Outdoors

Ecological reserve where the landscape is breathtaking and wildlife abundant

THE

BOTTOM LINE

1.

95% opportunity and 85% Harvest Rate.

2.

Full-time Experienced Outfitter.

3.

Comfortable camps equipped with generators and Bluetti power packs, providing 24 hour power, along with Starlink Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi calling.

4.

Three lodges and several boats in strategic places provide flexibility for area coverage. 

5.

Trophy animals taken on a weekly basis.

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Fly-in remote hunting in an ecological reserve.

7.

Non-resident hunting license and tags are covered in cost of hunt and provided by Sou'Wester Outfitting directly.

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