Market Report · 2026
Upland Bird
Hunting Market
140 verified outfitters offer guided upland bird hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
140
States
40
Avg All-In
$1,515
fully guided
Typical Length
1d
Top States for Upland Bird
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $49 | $1,515 |
| Idaho | 9 | — | $1,466 |
| 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
Absolute Gun Dogs / Absolute Guided Hunts
Bismarck, ND
Licensed North Dakota guided pheasant, waterfowl, and deer hunts
Stuyvesant Outdoor Adventures
Hudson Valley, NY
New York's Premier Hunting Outfitter
Heaven's Gate Outfitters
Riggins, ID
Guided elk, bear, mountain lion, and mule deer hunts deep in Idaho's backcountry on horseback.
First Shot Outfitters
Gonzales, TX
100% free-range trophy whitetail hunts in Central Texas
Schmidt Double T Ranches
Unknown, TX
Guided whitetail, turkey and quail hunts in the Texas Hill Country.
Addieville East Farm
Mapleville, RI
Quality upland bird hunting for over 30 years with guided services.
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.