Market Report · 2026
Nebraska
Hunting Market
Nebraska ranks #26 nationally by outfitter count with 15 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
15
Featured
0
Species
8
National Rank
#26
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 13 | $266 | $5,596 |
| Turkey | 12 | $132 | $2,326 |
| Mule Deer | 9 | $266 | $8,396 |
| Upland Bird | 6 | $111 | $1,577 |
| Antelope | 5 | $261 | $4,695 |
| Waterfowl | 5 | $111 | $1,437 |
| Predator | 4 | — | $7,010 |
| Elk | 2 | $630 | $9,880 |
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
rifle
5
operators
shotgun
4
operators
muzzleloader
3
operators
bow
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
The Rackett Grange and Hunting Preserve
Panhandle, NE
Fully guided big game hunts on 27,000 acres of private land in western Nebraska.
27,000 acres
Deer Meadows Outfitters
Sandhills, NE
Premier Nebraska Sandhills Trophy Deer Hunts with 25+ years of mule deer hunting excellence
highest opportunity rate for mature bucks in the state
Whiskey Sloughs Outfitters
Platte River, NE
Nebraska's Premier Outdoor Destination for Guided Hunting & Fishing Trips
Heartland Pride Outfitters, LLC
Nebraska, NE
Providing Successful Hunts In Nebraska & Kansas
Central Nebraska Outfitters
Grand Island, NE
Nebraska Hunting Guide & Outfitter - Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl & More
Beede Outdoors
Syracuse, NE
Premier upland bird hunts, European tower shoots, and sporting clays in southeast Nebraska.
Nebraska Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Elk | $630 |
| Whitetail Deer | $266 |
| Mule Deer | $266 |
| Antelope | $261 |
| Turkey | $132 |
| Upland Bird | $111 |
| Waterfowl | $111 |
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 Nebraska 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.