Market Report · 2026
Exotic
Hunting Market
85 verified outfitters offer guided exotic hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 15 states.
Operators
85
States
15
Avg All-In
$NaN
fully guided
Typical Length
3d
Top States for Exotic
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $48 | $NaN |
| New Mexico | 11 | $368 | $NaN |
| Florida | 7 | — | $NaN |
| Hawaii | 6 | — | $NaN |
| Oklahoma | 6 | — | $NaN |
| Louisiana | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Tennessee | 4 | — | $NaN |
| California | 4 | — | $NaN |
| Wyoming | 3 | — | $NaN |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | — | $NaN |
| West Virginia | 3 | — | $NaN |
| Maine | 1 | — | $NaN |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $2,500 | $4,500 | $9,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $1,500 | $2,800 | $5,500 |
| Drop Camp | $1,000 | $1,700 | $3,000 |
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 exotic tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Texas at $48, while the most expensive is New Mexico at $368. That's a 667% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Exotic Operators
Parker Ranch Hunting
Hawaiʻi County, HI
Guided hunting tours on Hawaii's Big Island with multiple game species.
OX Ranch
Uvalde County, TX
60+ exotic species available to hunt on 18,000+ acres with experienced guides.
Goodman Ranch
Memphis, TN
Tennessee's premier hunting outfitter offering world-class guided trophy hunts near Memphis & Nashville.
Savery Creek Outfitters
Dixon, WY
Premier big game hunting outfitter in Wyoming and Colorado
Conservative Game Management
Coalinga, CA
Premier guided hunting outfitter in California with access to 1.3 million acres
Why Not? Ranch
Central Texas, TX
Fully guided Axis Deer hunting year-round in central Texas
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.