Market Report · 2026
Iowa
Hunting Market
Iowa ranks #15 nationally by outfitter count with 19 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
19
Featured
0
Species
7
National Rank
#15
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 19 | $666 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 9 | $110 | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 3 | $139 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 3 | $139 | $NaN |
| Hog | 1 | — | $NaN |
| Exotic | 1 | — | $NaN |
| Predator | 1 | — | $NaN |
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
archery
12
operators
shotgun
10
operators
rifle
9
operators
muzzleloader
7
operators
bow
1
operators
handgun
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Thunder Ridge Outfitters
Bettendorf, IA
Iowa whitetail deer hunting outfitter offering fully guided hunts on 8,000+ acres
8,000+ acres · 50-60%
Heritage 1865
Grimes, IA
Full-service hunting lodge offering upland bird, deer, and turkey hunts in Iowa.
1,000+ acres (400+ acres CRP habitat, 200+ acres for deer)
Iowa Outfitters USA
Des Moines, IA
Family-owned Iowa hunting outfitter offering fair-chase deer hunts in Zone 5.
1,000+ acres (private and leased)
MDL Outfitters
Bloomfield, IA
Southern Iowa whitetail deer hunts with hybrid DIY and semi-guided options
30-450 acres per farm · 2x more daylight encounters under 100 yards than hunters booked; 100% kill rate in 2018
North Star Gameland Hunting Preserve
Montour, IA
Iowa's premier guided big game hunting preserve for trophy deer, elk, and exotic species.
J&S Trophy Hunts
Moravia, IA
Whitetail deer hunting in Iowa and Missouri with proven success and impeccable reputation.
5,000 acres in Iowa and 5,000 acres in Missouri
Iowa Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $666 |
| Upland Bird | $139 |
| Waterfowl | $139 |
| Turkey | $110 |
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 Iowa 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.