Market Report · 2026
Colorado
Hunting Market
Colorado ranks #3 nationally by outfitter count with 92 verified operators (9% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
92
Featured
0
Species
11
National Rank
#3
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 70 | $760 | $10,010 |
| Mule Deer | 53 | $470 | $8,600 |
| Bear | 38 | $100 | $5,654 |
| Antelope | 24 | $470 | $4,904 |
| Predator | 22 | — | $7,010 |
| Bighorn Sheep | 16 | $2,275 | — |
| Turkey | 15 | $175 | $2,369 |
| Moose | 12 | — | $16,530 |
Average hunt price includes base hunt (fully guided), nonresident tag, travel, and standard guide tip. Run the cost estimator for a personalized breakdown.
Hunt Types Offered
rifle
54
operators
archery
39
operators
muzzleloader
24
operators
Top 6 Operators
Knight Canyon Outfitters
Norwood, CO
Guided big game hunts for elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and bighorn sheep in Southwest Colorado.
TNT Outfitting
Rd Montrose, CO
Guided elk, mule deer, bear, turkey, and mountain lion hunts on private Colorado ranch.
10,000 acres (8,000 high country and 2,000 lower country)
Lone Tom Outfitting
Meeker, CO
Trophy bull elk and mountain lion hunts in Northwest Colorado with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader options.
Western Sky Outfitters
Ignacio, CO
Guided mountain lion, bighorn sheep, mountain goat & moose hunts in southwestern Colorado
2,000+ square miles
AEI Guide and Outfitter
Gunnison, CO
Colorado bighorn sheep hunting guide service since 1984
J-Bar-H Outfitters
Hamilton, CO
Full-service elk hunting outfitter in Colorado's GMU 12 with 28 years of experience.
85% repeat client rate; daily elk encounters mentioned
Colorado Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | $2,275 |
| Mountain Goat | $2,275 |
| Elk | $760 |
| Mule Deer | $470 |
| Antelope | $470 |
| Whitetail Deer | $470 |
| Turkey | $175 |
| Bear | $100 |
Tag costs include the base nonresident hunting license plus species tag. Excludes habitat stamps, draw application fees, and trophy fees. Updated for 2026 from state Fish & Game sources.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified Colorado outfitters. Hunt prices reflect Search Huntr's national model calibrated to state-specific tag and travel costs. Tag prices are updated annually from state Fish & Game departments. See full methodology for details.