Market Report · 2026
Illinois
Hunting Market
Illinois ranks #14 nationally by outfitter count with 19 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
19
Featured
0
Species
5
National Rank
#14
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 18 | $415 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 6 | $125 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 3 | $57 | $NaN |
| Predator | 2 | — | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 1 | $57 | $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
13
operators
rifle
12
operators
muzzleloader
8
operators
shotgun
7
operators
crossbow
2
operators
bow
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Xtreme Hunts
Pike County, IL
Trophy whitetail and turkey hunts in Pike County, Illinois and Kansas
Illinois Connection
Brown County, IL
Trophy whitetail guided bowhunting and gun hunts on 16,000+ acres
16,000+ acres · 34-40% success ratio on 140+ inch bucks; 70-80% shot opportunity rate
Heartland Lodge
Yorkville, IL
Premier whitetail deer hunting lodge & outfitter in Pike County, Illinois
4,500 acres · 60% opportunity rate
Golden Triangle Whitetail
Pike County, IL
Fully guided Illinois whitetail trophy hunts in Pike, Brown, Adams & Schuyler counties.
13,000-14,000 acres · 60%+ bow hunters get shots at mature bucks; 91 Boone & Crockett bucks in 11 years
B&D Outfitters, LLC
Chicago, IL
Premier whitetail & waterfowl hunting in Pike County, Illinois
Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters
Pope County, IL
Illinois whitetail deer hunting outfitter with guided archery, rifle, and crossbow hunts
few thousand acres · 50-68%
Illinois Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $415 |
| Turkey | $125 |
| Upland Bird | $57 |
| Waterfowl | $57 |
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 Illinois 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.