Market Report · 2026
Elk
Hunting Market
391 verified outfitters offer guided elk hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 24 states.
Operators
391
States
24
Avg All-In
$9,957
fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Elk
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 118 | $707 | $9,957 |
| Idaho | 73 | $651 | $9,901 |
| Colorado | 70 | $760 | $10,010 |
| 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 |
| 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 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Mile High Outfitters
Meridian, ID
Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Knight Canyon Outfitters
Norwood, CO
Guided big game hunts for elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and bighorn sheep in Southwest Colorado.
Big Chino Outfitters
Yavapai County, AZ
Arizona Trophy Hunting Outfitter & Guide Service since 1987
Beaver Trap Outfitters
Dayton, WY
Wyoming's top big game hunting outfitter 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.