Rousseau’s Landing sits on the shore of Sandbar Lake, four miles north of Ignace on Highway 599 — one of the only privately held properties inside a Canadian provincial park. Our territory borders four Wildlife Management Units, which means your hunting party can apply for tags across multiple zones from one basecamp. That’s a real edge in Ontario’s draw system, and it’s the reason a lot of our moose hunters find us.

Quick facts:

• Self-guided, housekeeping-style moose hunts
• Apply for tags across four Wildlife Management Units from one basecamp
• Season runs mid-September through late October (weather permitting into December)
• Cabin accommodation: $50 CAD per hunter, per night
• Extensive logging road network for access into prime cutover habitat
• Grouse hunting available at no extra charge with a small game license

Ontario’s moose season in our area runs mid-September through the end of December, though we typically host hunters mid-September through late October, with the possibility of staying open later depending on weather.

Archery hunters come for the September rut, when bulls answer a call and close distance through the boreal forest — one of the most exciting ways to hunt moose there is. Rifle season picks up in October and runs into late fall. Either way, Rousseau’s Landing is a dependable basecamp: heated cabins, access to an extensive logging road network, and proximity to multiple WMUs.

Moose hunts here are self-guided and housekeeping-style. Your group sets its own schedule, cooks in your own fully equipped cabin kitchen, and hunts at your own pace. For experienced moose hunters, that’s exactly how you want it — you know your crew, you know your style, and nobody’s telling you when to head out.

Typical days start early, with a break back at camp for lunch, then another push until dark. If your group would rather have local knowledge on the ground, experienced guides are available for hire in the Ignace area — particularly useful if you’re new to the territory or new to moose hunting altogether.

The Terrain

This is classic Northwestern Ontario boreal forest: spruce, jack pine, birch, and poplar, broken up by lakes, rivers, bogs, and a wide network of logging roads and cutovers — exactly the kind of edge habitat moose thrive in. Fresh cutovers are prime feeding ground, and the logging road system gets you into territory that would otherwise take days to reach on foot. 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!

After a long day out, you’re back in a heated, fully equipped cabin — hot meal, hot shower, real bed before tomorrow’s hunt.

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

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.