Market Report · 2026
Exotic
Hunting Market
92 verified outfitters offer guided exotic hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 17 states.
Operators
92
States
17
Avg All-In
$5,938
fully guided
Typical Length
3d
Top States for Exotic
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $48 | $5,938 |
| New Mexico | 11 | $368 | $6,258 |
| Florida | 7 | — | $5,890 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | — | $5,890 |
| Hawaii | 6 | — | $5,890 |
| Idaho | 5 | — | $5,890 |
| Louisiana | 5 | — | $5,890 |
| California | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| Tennessee | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| Wyoming | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | — | $5,890 |
| West Virginia | 3 | — | $5,890 |
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
OX Ranch
Uvalde County, TX
60+ exotic species available to hunt on 18,000+ acres with experienced guides.
Conservative Game Management
Coalinga, CA
Premier guided hunting outfitter in California with access to 1.3 million acres
Hunt Mill Hollow Ranch
Eastern Oklahoma, OK
Trophy hunting on a 4,300-acre high-fenced wilderness preserve in the Oklahoma Ozarks.
LOH Outfitters
Magdalena, NM
Trophy elk and exotic game hunting in New Mexico with 90%+ opportunity rates.
West Texas Hunt Organization
West Texas, TX
Trophy Aoudad hunts in rugged West Texas mountains with 95-98%+ success rates
Stonebridge Hunting Preserve
Laurel Mountains, PA
Top Deer Hunting Preserve Near Pittsburgh with Guided Hunts
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.