Market Report · 2026
Waterfowl
Hunting Market
201 verified outfitters offer guided waterfowl hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
201
States
40
Avg All-In
$1,447
fully guided
Typical Length
1d
Top States for Waterfowl
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 30 | $121 | $1,447 |
| Texas | 24 | — | $1,326 |
| Louisiana | 15 | $121 | $1,447 |
| Maryland | 11 | $130 | $1,456 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $121 | $1,447 |
| North Dakota | 10 | $100 | $1,426 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $142 | $1,468 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $135 | $1,461 |
| Florida | 6 | $150 | $1,476 |
| California | 5 | — | $1,326 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $100 | $1,426 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $111 | $1,437 |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $250 | $425 | $750 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $200 | $325 | $500 |
| Drop Camp | $150 | $225 | $350 |
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 waterfowl tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Rhode Island at $55, while the most expensive is Tennessee at $156. That's a 184% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Waterfowl Operators
Swamp Nasty Outfitters
Bonham, TX
North Texas guided duck hunts and waterfowl outfitter
Arkansas County Guide Service
Corning, AR
Premier waterfowl outfitter in the duck hunting capital of the world.
157 Outfitters
Lingle, WY
Licensed waterfowl and big game hunting outfitter in Southeast Wyoming
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
Pacific Wings Waterfowl Adventures
Richland, WA
Professional waterfowl hunting guides in Washington and Saskatchewan with 40+ years experience.
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.