Market Report · 2026
Exotic
Hunting Market
89 verified outfitters offer guided exotic hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 16 states.
Operators
89
States
16
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 |
| Hawaii | 6 | — | $5,890 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | — | $5,890 |
| Louisiana | 5 | — | $5,890 |
| Tennessee | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| California | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| Wyoming | 4 | — | $5,890 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | — | $5,890 |
| West Virginia | 3 | — | $5,890 |
| Idaho | 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
Nomad Hunts
Hill Country, TX
Premier Texas exotic hunting and whitetail hunts with expert guides
Shonto Ranch
Kerrville, TX
Trophy exotic and whitetail hunting in the Texas Hill Country
Why Not? Ranch
Central Texas, TX
Fully guided Axis Deer hunting year-round in central Texas
Goodman Ranch
Memphis, TN
Tennessee's premier hunting outfitter offering world-class guided trophy hunts near Memphis & Nashville.
Parker Ranch Hunting
Hawaiʻi County, HI
Guided hunting tours on Hawaii's Big Island with multiple game species.
Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch
Richland, TX
Premier Texas whitetail and exotic trophy hunting ranch with lodge and bass fishing.
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.