Market Report · 2026
Whitetail Deer
Hunting Market
392 verified outfitters offer guided whitetail deer hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 41 states.
Operators
392
States
41
Avg All-In
$5,704
fully guided
Typical Length
4d
Top States for Whitetail Deer
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $2,500 | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $1,500 | $2,400 | $3,500 |
| Drop Camp | $800 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
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 whitetail deer tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Rhode Island at $70, while the most expensive is Iowa at $666. That's a 851% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Whitetail Deer Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Hunt Hickory Creek
Major County, OK
Oklahoma guided hunting trips for deer, turkey, predators, and feral hogs
Beaver Trap Outfitters
Dayton, WY
Wyoming's top big game hunting outfitter in the Bighorn Mountains
Schmidt Double T Ranches
Unknown, TX
Guided whitetail, turkey and quail hunts in the Texas Hill Country.
157 Outfitters
Lingle, WY
Licensed waterfowl and big game hunting outfitter in Southeast Wyoming
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.