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

HERB
Owner

BEV
Logistics Coordination & Owner

NOAH
Son
Guide / Field Team
MEET THE TEAM

BRIANNA
Daughter-in-law
Booking & Logistics Coordination

JONAH
Son
Guide / Field Team

RON
Brother
Guide / Field Team & Camp Builder

NOAH PENNY
Guide / Field Team

MATT SIMMONS
Guide / Field Team

BRANDON SIMMONS
Guide / Field Team

MARIE CALETTI
Cook

DAISY
Cook

JANET JONES
Cook

MARK
Guide / Field Team

SCOTTY
Guide / Field Team

CODY
Guide / Field Team

JAMIE CUTLER
Guide / Field Team

LOU KENDALL
Guide / Field Team

BOB PECKFORD
Guide / Field Team

GRIFFIN CROCKER
Guide / Field Team

BOB ROBINSON
Logistics Support

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

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

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.
6.
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.









