Market Report · 2026
Moose
Hunting Market
141 verified outfitters offer guided moose hunts on SearchHuntr, spread across 10 states.
Operators
141
States
10
Avg All-In
$19,282
fully guided
Typical Length
7d
Top States for Moose
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $9,500 | $14,000 | $22,000 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $6,500 | $8,500 | $12,000 |
| Drop Camp | $4,000 | $5,500 | $7,500 |
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 moose tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Maine at $585, while the most expensive is Utah at $3,488. That's a 496% premium for the top-tier state.
What Outfitters Publish
50 outfitters publish prices for guided moose hunts. Most fall between $3,500 and $30,000, with a midpoint around $7,500. These are the outfitters' own published figures and exclude the licence and tag.
| State | Outfitters Publishing | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 13 | $7,500 |
| Alaska | 11 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 8 | $5,250 |
| Idaho | 6 | $9,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $7,050 |
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 moose hunt cost?
Across published prices for guided moose hunts, most fall between $3,500 and $30,000, with a midpoint around $7,500. Based on prices published by 50 outfitters on their own websites. Prices exclude the hunting licence and tag, which are paid to the state separately.
Where are guided moose hunts least expensive?
Among states where at least 8 outfitters publish prices, Maine has the lowest midpoint at about $5,250 across 8 outfitters, and Alaska the highest at about $30,000 across 11. These are not like-for-like: trip length, guide ratio and whether lodging is included all differ between states, as do tag costs and draw odds.
Does a guided moose 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 moose tags run $2,752 in Wyoming, $800 in Alaska, $585 in Maine (moose permit, lottery) plus a $115 big game licence, and $2,627 in Idaho. Those come from each state agency's published nonresident fee schedule.
What else should I budget for beyond the moose 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 Moose Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Alaska Elite Outfitters
Alaska, AK
Trophy moose and brown bear hunts in Alaska's Unit 17 wilderness.
Elk Creek Outfitting
Flathead County, MT
Trophy hunting for elk, deer, bear and more in Northwest Montana.
Idaho Whitetail Guides
Boville, ID
Licensed Northern Idaho guided hunts for elk, whitetail deer, bear, cougar, and bobcat.
Bald Mountain Outfitters
Pinedale, WY
Wyoming hunting and wilderness pack trips in the Wind River Mountains since 1952.
Buffalo Peaks Outfitters
Fairplay, CO
Expert guided elk, moose, and bighorn sheep hunts in Colorado's Pike National Forest
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.