Rousseau’s Landing sits on the shores of Sandbar Lake, just four miles north of Ignace on Highway 599, inside one of the only privately held properties within a Canadian Provincial Park.

For moose hunters, that location means something specific: direct access to some of the highest-density moose territory in the province, with the convenience of a drive-to lodge and the seclusion of genuine wilderness.

Our property borders four Wildlife Management Units giving your hunting party the rare advantage of applying for tags across multiple zones while staying at one home base.

Many of our moose hunters come to us because their usual camp has closed down, or because they’ve heard from fellow hunters that our multi-zone access improves their odds of drawing a tag.

Ontario’s moose season in our area typically runs from mid-September through the end of December, offering a long window that accommodates different hunting styles and schedules.

Early-season archery hunters arrive during the September rut, when bull moose are most responsive to calling.

This is widely regarded as one of the most exciting ways to hunt moose — drawing a massive bull in close through the boreal forest is an experience most hunters never forget.

Rifle season opens in October and continues into late fall. Rousseau’s Landing accommodates moose hunters from mid-September through the end of October, with the possibility of staying open longer weather permitting.

Rousseau’s Landing serves as a dependable basecamp for Moose hunting in Northwestern Ontario. Located on Sandbar Lake near Ignace, our drive-to location provides comfortable heated cabins, access to extensive logging roads and remote territory, and proximity to multiple Wildlife Management Units.

Moose hunts at Rousseau’s Landing are self-guided, housekeeping-style experiences.

This means your group manages your own schedule, prepares your own meals in your fully equipped cabin kitchen, and hunts at your own pace.

For experienced moose hunters, this is the preferred way to do it — you know your group, you know your style, and you have the freedom to hunt how you want.

The Terrain

The landscape surrounding Rousseau’s Landing is classic Northwestern Ontario boreal forest — a mix of spruce, jack pine, birch, and poplar interspersed with lakes, rivers, bogs, and the network of logging roads and cutovers that moose thrive in.

Hunters leave very early in the morning, often come back to camp for lunch, then go out again until dark. The extensive network of logging roads and cutovers provides excellent access to prime Moose territory.

Fresh cutovers are prime feeding habitat, and the extensive logging road system provides access to areas that would otherwise require days of bushwhacking.

Rousseau’s location has the advantage of access to many logging roads, cutovers, and highways. The surrounding area affords many opportunities for Moose hunting. An abundance of wildlife in the area guarantees you the opportunity of having the hunt of a lifetime!

➢ Read our Moose Hunting FAQ for more answers to common questions.

After a long day in the field, you come back to a comfortable heated cabin. Our housekeeping cabins are clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need to cook a hot meal, clean up, and rest before tomorrow’s hunt.

Multi-Zone Advantage:
WMU 15A, 15B, 12, and 13

One of the most significant advantages of hunting from Rousseau’s Landing is our access to four Wildlife Management Units from a single basecamp.

Your hunting party can apply for tags across WMU 15A, 15B, 12, and 13, which significantly improves your chances of drawing a tag through Ontario’s allocation system.

See the Ontario Wildlife Management Unit Map

WMU 15A is recognized as one of Ontario’s highest moose density units.

The combination of multiple zones, strong moose populations, and accessible terrain makes this area one of the most productive moose hunting destinations in the province.

Combine Your Moose Hunt with Fishing

One of the unique advantages of hunting from Rousseau’s Landing is the opportunity to fish during your stay. Sandbar Lake is home to excellent Walleye and Northern Pike.

➝ Note that boat caches on surrounding lakes are typically closed down by early October, so Sandbar Lake is the primary fishing option during moose season.

Grouse and Small Game

The forests around Rousseau’s Landing are home to excellent grouse populations. Ruffed grouse and spruce grouse are abundant along the logging roads and forest edges. Bring a shotgun and an Ontario small game license, and you can add grouse hunting to your daily routine with no additional booking required.

Local Guides Available

While our moose hunts are self-guided, experienced local guides are available for hire in the Ignace area. These guides have years of experience in the surrounding territory and can significantly improve your chances, particularly if your group is new to the area or new to moose hunting.

Licensing and Tag Requirements

All moose hunters in Ontario must hold a valid Ontario Outdoors Card and the appropriate moose hunting license. Moose tags are allocated through a draw system, so the earlier you start planning, the better your chances.

We recommend your hunting party apply for tags in all four WMUs accessible from our camp (15, 15A, 12, and 13) to maximize your chances of drawing.

Accommodation Options

We recommend you check cabin availability as early as possible to reserve your cabin dates — cabins book quickly once tags are allocated.

We also have RV sites available should you want to bring your own home on wheels, plus large areas for tents. Showers are available in the lodge.