I am pretty sure that you MUST use and outfitter, but a guide is optional. I have looked into hunts in Ontario and from the information that was sent to me, a guide was an option. When we bear hunt in Quebec, we use an outfitter, but once we set our stands, that is the last we see him in the woods until we start tracking or we need his assistance for something in camp. It may well be different with Moose hunting though. Check the Ministry of Natural Resources for the province you intend to hunt. Good Luck and let us know what you find out. Mike