Market Report · 2026
Idaho
Hunting Market
Idaho ranks #2 nationally by outfitter count with 98 verified operators (10% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
98
Featured
0
Species
13
National Rank
#2
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 73 | $651 | $9,901 |
| Bear | 70 | $231 | $5,785 |
| Mule Deer | 59 | $351 | $8,481 |
| Predator | 59 | — | $7,010 |
| Moose | 23 | $2,401 | $18,931 |
| Whitetail Deer | 19 | $351 | $5,681 |
| Upland Bird | 15 | — | $1,466 |
| Antelope | 13 | $326 | $4,760 |
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
46
operators
archery
27
operators
shotgun
12
operators
muzzleloader
2
operators
Top 6 Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
thousands of acres of private ranch leases · 70% to 100% shooting opportunity on most hunts
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
5,000+ acres private ranch leases · 70-100% shooting opportunity on most hunts; 100% shot opportunity on Montana deer hunts for last 12 years
Mile High Outfitters
Meridian, ID
Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness
650+ square miles
Buck Horn Outfitters
Yellow Pine, ID
Guided Idaho elk hunts and backcountry hunting experiences
Heaven's Gate Outfitters
Riggins, ID
Guided elk, bear, mountain lion, and mule deer hunts deep in Idaho's backcountry on horseback.
1,200 square miles
Rawhide Outfitters
Salmon, ID
Guided Idaho big game hunts for elk, bear, mountain lion, and specialty species in rugged backcountry.
Idaho Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Moose | $2,401 |
| Bighorn Sheep | $2,101 |
| Mountain Goat | $2,101 |
| Elk | $651 |
| Mule Deer | $351 |
| Whitetail Deer | $351 |
| Antelope | $326 |
| Bear | $231 |
| Turkey | $80 |
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 Idaho 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.