Market Report · 2026
Upland Bird
Hunting Market
148 verified outfitters offer guided upland bird hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
148
States
40
Avg All-In
$1,466
fully guided
Typical Length
1d
Top States for Upland Bird
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 15 | — | $1,466 |
| California | 10 | $49 | $1,515 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $121 | $1,587 |
| Maine | 8 | $96 | $1,562 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $142 | $1,608 |
| Georgia | 7 | $110 | $1,576 |
| North Dakota | 6 | $125 | $1,591 |
| Nebraska | 6 | $111 | $1,577 |
| Virginia | 6 | $111 | $1,577 |
| Kansas | 5 | $97 | $1,563 |
| Oregon | 5 | $43 | $1,509 |
| Texas | 4 | — | $1,466 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $350 | $550 | $900 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $250 | $400 | $650 |
| Drop Camp | $175 | $275 | $425 |
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 upland bird tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Oregon at $43, while the most expensive is Tennessee at $156. That's a 263% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Upland Bird Operators
Schmidt Double T Ranches
Unknown, TX
Guided whitetail, turkey and quail hunts in the Texas Hill Country.
First Shot Outfitters
Gonzales, TX
100% free-range trophy whitetail hunts in Central Texas
Absolute Gun Dogs / Absolute Guided Hunts
Bismarck, ND
Licensed North Dakota guided pheasant, waterfowl, and deer hunts
Addieville East Farm
Mapleville, RI
Quality upland bird hunting for over 30 years with guided services.
Conservative Game Management
Coalinga, CA
Premier guided hunting outfitter in California with access to 1.3 million acres
Muddy Creek
Jefferson County, KS
Top-of-the-line guided hunts for whitetail, elk, turkey, and upland game.
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.