Market Report · 2026
Bear
Hunting Market
256 verified outfitters offer guided bear hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 25 states.
Operators
256
States
25
Avg All-In
$5,785
fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Bear
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 57 | $231 | $5,785 |
| Wyoming | 47 | $350 | $5,904 |
| Alaska | 40 | $1,000 | $6,554 |
| Maine | 20 | $138 | $5,692 |
| Nevada | 12 | — | $5,554 |
| Arizona | 9 | $165 | $5,719 |
| New Mexico | 9 | $260 | $5,814 |
| Montana | 7 | $350 | $5,904 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $194 | $5,748 |
| Washington | 6 | $121 | $5,675 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $225 | $5,779 |
| Colorado | 5 | $100 | $5,654 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $2,800 | $4,200 | $6,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $1,800 | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Drop Camp | $1,200 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
Base hunt prices — excludes tags, travel, and tipping. Use the cost estimator for all-in totals with those costs layered on.
Tag Cost Range
Nonresident bear tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Arkansas at $50, while the most expensive is Alaska at $1,000. That's a 1900% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Bear Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Mile High Outfitters
Meridian, ID
Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Star Valley Outfitters
Thayne, WY
Wyoming's premiere outfitting destination for elk, mule deer, bear and moose hunting.
Tangle Ridge Outfitters & Guides
Greybull, WY
Licensed full-time outfitting business offering trophy big game hunts in Wyoming.
Triple Three Outfitters
Buffalo, WY
Guided archery & rifle hunts for trophy big game in the Bighorn Mountains.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified hunting outfitters. Hunt prices come from our national pricing model (see the cost estimator for details). Tag costs are from state Fish & Game departments, 2026. See full methodology.