Market Report · 2026
Minnesota
Hunting Market
Minnesota ranks #33 nationally by outfitter count with 11 verified operators (1% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
11
Featured
0
Species
5
National Rank
#33
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 5 | $195 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 5 | $100 | $NaN |
| Bear | 3 | $234 | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 2 | $100 | $NaN |
| Elk | 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
5
operators
shotgun
5
operators
rifle
4
operators
muzzleloader
4
operators
crossbow
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Hay Creek Ranch
Hay Creek Township, MN
Legendary Hunts Made in the True North
DNA Guide Service
Big Stone Lake, MN
Premium Minnesota duck hunting guides service located at Big Stone Lake
Hughley Guide Service
Isle, MN
Family-owned black bear hunting outfitter in central Minnesota since 1984.
100% opportunity goal, high percentage rate maintained
Palisade Flats Hunt Club
Northern Minnesota, MN
Premier waterfowl hunting destination in Minnesota with guided hunts and luxury lodging.
4,000 acres
Maxxed Out Guides
Western Minnesota, MN
Premier guided waterfowl and pheasant hunts across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kansas
The Whiskey Shack
Northern Minnesota, MN
Guided hunting on 300 acres of private Minnesota land for whitetail deer and grouse.
300 acres
Minnesota Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Bear | $234 |
| Whitetail Deer | $195 |
| Turkey | $100 |
| Upland Bird | $100 |
| Waterfowl | $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 Minnesota 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.