Market Report · 2026
Elk
Hunting Market
304 verified outfitters offer guided elk hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 24 states.
Operators
304
States
24
Avg All-In
$9,957
fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Elk
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 106 | $707 | $9,957 |
| Idaho | 58 | $651 | $9,901 |
| New Mexico | 25 | $553 | $9,803 |
| Nevada | 16 | $1,200 | $10,450 |
| Arizona | 15 | $665 | $9,915 |
| Utah | 12 | $795 | $10,045 |
| Montana | 11 | $884 | $10,134 |
| Colorado | 10 | $760 | $10,010 |
| Oregon | 9 | $698 | $9,948 |
| Washington | 7 | $533 | $9,783 |
| Texas | 6 | — | $9,250 |
| California | 5 | $1,335 | $10,585 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $5,500 | $7,500 | $11,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $3,500 | $4,800 | $6,500 |
| Drop Camp | $1,800 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
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 elk tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Oklahoma at $200, while the most expensive is California at $1,335. That's a 568% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Elk 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.
Big Chino Outfitters
Yavapai County, AZ
Arizona Trophy Hunting Outfitter & Guide Service since 1987
Wood River Big Game Outfitters LLC
Meeteetse, WY
Premier Big Game hunting outfitter in North West Wyoming
Sweetwater Outfitters
Mills, WY
Wyoming big game hunting outfitter with 40 years of proven success
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.