Market Report · 2026
Hog
Hunting Market
104 verified outfitters offer guided hog hunts on SearchHuntr, spread across 18 states.
Operators
104
States
18
Avg All-In
$2,194
fully guided
Typical Length
2d
Top States for Hog
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | — | $2,194 |
| California | 14 | $101 | $2,295 |
| South Carolina | 14 | — | $2,194 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $75 | $2,194 |
| Georgia | 8 | — | $2,194 |
| Hawaii | 7 | — | $2,194 |
| Texas | 5 | $48 | $2,242 |
| Arizona | 5 | $115 | $2,309 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | — | $2,194 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $50 | $2,194 |
| Tennessee | 3 | — | $2,194 |
| West Virginia | 2 | — | $2,194 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $700 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $500 | $850 | $1,400 |
| Drop Camp | $350 | $550 | $850 |
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 hog tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Texas at $48, while the most expensive is Arizona at $115. That's a 140% premium for the top-tier state.
What Outfitters Publish
45 outfitters publish prices for guided hog hunts. Most fall between $295 and $1,750, with a midpoint around $900. These are the outfitters' own published figures and exclude the licence and tag.
| State | Outfitters Publishing | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $325 |
| California | 7 | $1,500 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $1,095 |
Read from each outfitter's own website. States with fewer than 4 outfitters publishing prices are left out rather than shown on a sample too small to mean anything.
Common Questions
How much does a guided hog hunt cost?
Across published prices for guided hog hunts, most fall between $295 and $1,750, with a midpoint around $900. Based on prices published by 45 outfitters on their own websites. Prices exclude the hunting licence and tag, which are paid to the state separately.
Does a guided hog hunt price include the tag?
No. Outfitters quote their guiding, lodging and logistics; the licence and tag are bought separately from the state wildlife agency. Nonresident hog tags run $101 in California (wild pig validation, annual — replaced the per-pig tag on 1 July 2024). Florida does not require a separate hog tag. South Carolina does not require a separate hog tag. Those come from each state agency's published nonresident fee schedule.
What else should I budget for beyond the hog hunt price?
Beyond the outfitter's fee and the tag, budget for travel to the trailhead or camp, licence fees, and a gratuity for the guide, which is commonly 10 to 15 percent of the hunt price on a fully guided trip. Meat processing and taxidermy are billed separately if you take an animal.
Top 6 Hog Operators
Ron's Guide Service
Okeechobee, FL
Florida's premier guided hog and alligator hunting since 1985
West Shore Outfitters
Melbourne, FL
Your best choice for hunting in Central Florida near Orlando, Tampa, and Daytona Beach.
Blackbird Hunting & Fishing Ranch
Fairfield, TX
Free-range Texas whitetail hunts and trophy fishing on 3,000 acres
Woods To Waters
Unknown, FL
Licensed, insured, expertly guided fishing and hunting adventures in Florida
Schmidt Guide Service
King City, CA
World class hog hunting with one of the top outfitters in California.
Tioga Boar Hunting Ranch
Tioga County, PA
Guided Deer and Big Game Hunting Trips in Pennsylvania
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.