Market Report · 2026
Mule Deer
Hunting Market
340 verified outfitters offer guided mule deer hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 13 states.
Operators
340
States
13
Avg All-In
$8,504
fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Mule Deer
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 113 | $374 | $8,504 |
| Idaho | 59 | $351 | $8,481 |
| Colorado | 53 | $470 | $8,600 |
| New Mexico | 22 | $368 | $8,498 |
| Nevada | 17 | $350 | $8,480 |
| California | 15 | $311 | $8,441 |
| Arizona | 14 | $315 | $8,445 |
| Utah | 12 | $513 | $8,643 |
| Montana | 10 | $661 | $8,791 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $266 | $8,396 |
| Oregon | 8 | $432 | $8,562 |
| Washington | 7 | $506 | $8,636 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $4,500 | $6,500 | $9,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $2,800 | $3,800 | $5,200 |
| Drop Camp | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,800 |
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 mule deer tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is North Dakota at $250, while the most expensive is Montana at $661. That's a 164% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Mule Deer Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Mile High Outfitters
Meridian, ID
Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Knight Canyon Outfitters
Norwood, CO
Guided big game hunts for elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and bighorn sheep in Southwest Colorado.
Big Chino Outfitters
Yavapai County, AZ
Arizona Trophy Hunting Outfitter & Guide Service since 1987
Beaver Trap Outfitters
Dayton, WY
Wyoming's top big game hunting outfitter in the Bighorn Mountains
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.