Market Report · 2026
Louisiana
Hunting Market
Louisiana ranks #10 nationally by outfitter count with 22 verified operators (3% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
22
Featured
0
Species
6
National Rank
#10
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | 15 | $121 | $NaN |
| Whitetail Deer | 5 | $250 | $NaN |
| Predator | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Exotic | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Hog | 4 | $50 | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 3 | $121 | $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
shotgun
15
operators
rifle
3
operators
archery
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Diamond J Whitetails
South Louisiana, LA
Trophy whitetail deer hunting on a 650-acre Louisiana preserve with 100% sighting success.
650 acres · 100% sighting success, nearly 100% shot opportunity
Cajun Country Waterfowl
South Louisiana, LA
Premier guided waterfowl hunts in Southern Louisiana's most prolific habitats.
Martin's Louisiana Alligator Hunts
Franklin, LA
Guided Louisiana alligator hunts with over 80 years combined experience.
10,000+ acres · 100% success ratio
Waterfowl Specialist Guide Service
New Orleans, LA
Duck hunting, fishing charters, and alligator hunts in Southeast Louisiana
Shellshocked Guide Service
Central Louisiana, LA
Premier all-inclusive guided waterfowl hunting across central Louisiana
Level 7 Outdoors
Catahoula Lake, LA
Guided Louisiana duck hunts on Catahoula Lake with all-inclusive packages
8,000 acres
Louisiana Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $250 |
| Waterfowl | $121 |
| Upland Bird | $121 |
| Turkey | $50 |
| Hog | $50 |
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 Louisiana 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.