Market Report · 2026
Upland Bird
Hunting Market
145 verified outfitters offer guided upland bird hunts on SearchHuntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
145
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 | 12 | — | $1,466 |
| California | 10 | $25 | $1,491 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $121 | $1,466 |
| Maine | 8 | $96 | $1,466 |
| North Dakota | 7 | $125 | $1,466 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $142 | $1,466 |
| Georgia | 7 | $110 | $1,466 |
| Nebraska | 6 | $111 | $1,466 |
| Virginia | 6 | $111 | $1,466 |
| Kansas | 5 | $97 | $1,466 |
| Oregon | 5 | $43 | $1,466 |
| 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.
What Outfitters Publish
47 outfitters publish prices for guided upland bird hunts. Most fall between $230 and $2,760, with a midpoint around $600. These are the outfitters' own published figures and exclude the licence and tag.
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 upland bird hunt cost?
Across published prices for guided upland bird hunts, most fall between $230 and $2,760, with a midpoint around $600. Based on prices published by 47 outfitters on their own websites. Prices exclude the hunting licence and tag, which are paid to the state separately.
What else should I budget for beyond the upland bird 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 Upland Bird Operators
Adam Hill Hunting Adventures LLC.
Hampden Township, PA
Family-owned professionally guided hunts since 1988 in the Upper Delaware River Valley.
Conservative Game Management
Coalinga, CA
Premier guided hunting outfitter in California with access to 1.3 million acres
Delta Heritage Lodge
Medina, AR
Premier flooded timber duck hunting and guided trophy whitetail hunts in Arkansas Delta.
A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
Emery, SD
Premier all-inclusive pheasant hunting on 6,000 acres in South Dakota
Absolute Gun Dogs / Absolute Guided Hunts
Bismarck, ND
Licensed North Dakota guided pheasant, waterfowl, and deer hunts
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.