The real all-in cost of a guided hunt — base hunt, tags, travel, and tipping. 2026 pricing for elk, mule deer, whitetail, antelope, and more across all 50 states.
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How this works
Pricing is built from outfitter websites, hunting publications, and operator interviews. Budget is the 25th percentile, Average is the median, and Premium is the 75th percentile for a typical hunt of that style. Tags use approximate 2026 nonresident license + tag costs by state. Travel assumes one round-trip flight and rental truck. Tipping uses 12% for fully guided, 8% for semi-guided, and 5% for drop camps. Actual prices vary by operator, season, and unit.