Market Report · 2026
Upland Bird
Hunting Market
137 verified outfitters offer guided upland bird hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
137
States
40
Avg All-In
$NaN
fully guided
Typical Length
1d
Top States for Upland Bird
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $49 | $NaN |
| Maine | 8 | $96 | $NaN |
| South Dakota | 8 | $121 | $NaN |
| Georgia | 7 | $110 | $NaN |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $142 | $NaN |
| North Dakota | 6 | $125 | $NaN |
| Nebraska | 6 | $111 | $NaN |
| Virginia | 6 | $111 | $NaN |
| Idaho | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Kansas | 5 | $97 | $NaN |
| Oregon | 5 | $43 | $NaN |
| Texas | 4 | — | $NaN |
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
Oak Stone Outfitters
Los Angeles, CA
Premier guided hunting on California's Central Coast with 80,000 acres.
Skyrose Ranch Hunting
Los Angeles County, CA
California's top hunting outfitter for elk, hog, and deer on 25,000 acres.
Dead North Adventures
Jim Pond Township, ME
Premier Northern Maine hunting outfitter specializing in guided bear, moose, and multi-species hunts.
Heritage 1865
Grimes, IA
Full-service hunting lodge offering upland bird, deer, and turkey hunts in Iowa.
Northwesthunting
Eastern Washington, WA
Trophy Mule Deer, Whitetail, and Elk guided hunts in Eastern Washington
Twin Maple Outdoors
Northern Maine, ME
A World Class Outdoor Adventure Company offering guided hunting trips in Maine.
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.