North Carolina
Bear Outfitters
6 licensed outfitters offer guided bear hunts in North Carolina, with operators near Hertford, Hyde County, and Northampton.
Average Hunt
$5,779
all-in, fully guided
Nonresident Tag
$225
approx 2026
Season
Spring & Fall
Outfitters
Backwoods Trophy Outfitters
Hertford, NC
North Carolina's premiere whitetail hunting destination with guided deer, bear, and turkey hunts.
12,000 acres
GGS Outfitters
Hyde County, NC
North Carolina Duck, Swan, and Bear Hunting Guide
Lily Pond Creek Hunting Lodge
Northampton, NC
Trophy hunting for whitetail deer, turkey, and black bear in North Carolina.
30,000 acres • approximately 100% for spring turkey hunts
Tri-County Guide Service
Saxapahaw, NC
Premier Eastern NC Hunting Adventures with expert guides
Buffalo Creek Guide Service
North Carolina, NC
North Carolina's premier hunting lodge and guide service
BlueDark Outfitters
Northampton, NC
Guided whitetail deer and turkey hunting in North Carolina
Hunt Cost Breakdown
Based on a typical 5-day hunt with airfare, tag, and a standard guide tip rolled in. Numbers are for one nonresident hunter.
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $4,211 – $8,355 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $3,019 – $5,179 |
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