Market Report · 2026
Elk
Hunting Market
269 verified outfitters offer guided elk hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 24 states.
Operators
269
States
24
Avg All-In
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fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Elk
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 96 | $707 | $NaN |
| Idaho | 31 | $651 | $NaN |
| New Mexico | 25 | $553 | $NaN |
| Nevada | 17 | $1,200 | $NaN |
| Arizona | 15 | $665 | $NaN |
| Utah | 12 | $795 | $NaN |
| Montana | 11 | $884 | $NaN |
| Colorado | 10 | $760 | $NaN |
| Oregon | 9 | $698 | $NaN |
| Washington | 8 | $533 | $NaN |
| Texas | 6 | — | $NaN |
| California | 5 | $1,335 | $NaN |
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 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Devils Tower Outfitters
Crook County, WY
Premier antelope hunting outfitter in Northeast Wyoming and Southeast Montana
Rough Country Outfitters & Guides LLC
Glenrock, WY
Professionally guided trophy hunting in Wyoming's Red Desert and northern ranches.
Ivory & Antler Outfitters
Walden, CO
Colorado elk hunting outfitters offering fully guided hunts on private ranches.
Skyrose Ranch Hunting
Los Angeles County, CA
California's top hunting outfitter for elk, hog, and deer on 25,000 acres.
Hay Creek Ranch
Hay Creek Township, MN
Legendary Hunts Made in the True North
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.