Market Report · 2026
Colorado
Hunting Market
Colorado ranks #12 nationally by outfitter count with 21 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
21
Featured
0
Species
10
National Rank
#12
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 12 | $2,275 | — |
| Elk | 10 | $760 | $NaN |
| Mule Deer | 5 | $470 | $NaN |
| Antelope | 5 | $470 | $NaN |
| Bear | 5 | $100 | $NaN |
| Predator | 4 | — | $NaN |
| Turkey | 3 | $175 | $NaN |
| Whitetail Deer | 2 | $470 | $NaN |
Average hunt price includes base hunt (fully guided), nonresident tag, travel, and standard guide tip. Run the cost estimator for a personalized breakdown.
Hunt Types Offered
rifle
16
operators
archery
11
operators
muzzleloader
6
operators
Top 6 Operators
Rocky Mountain Outfitters of Colorado
Denver, CO
Colorado's Premier Hunting Charters Led By Experienced Local Guides
Comanche Wilderness Outfitters, LLC
Larimer County, CO
Guided Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, elk, moose, and mountain goat hunts in Colorado
Ivory & Antler Outfitters
Walden, CO
Colorado elk hunting outfitters offering fully guided hunts on private ranches.
65,000 acres private plus 1,000 BLM acres · Better than state average of 13% over last five years
Western Sky Outfitters
Ignacio, CO
Guided mountain lion, bighorn sheep, mountain goat & moose hunts in southwestern Colorado
2,000+ square miles
Capitol Peak Outfitters, LLC
Pitkin County, CO
Fully guided horseback hunts for trophy bighorn sheep in Colorado's remote backcountry.
Colorado Hunting Adventures / Sangre de Cristo Outfitters, Inc
Fremont County, CO
Guided elk hunts during the rut on private Colorado ranches
13,000+ acres (Mountain Meadow); 17,000+ acres (Rose & Yellico); multiple ranches · 100% opportunity rate
Colorado Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | $2,275 |
| Mountain Goat | $2,275 |
| Elk | $760 |
| Mule Deer | $470 |
| Antelope | $470 |
| Whitetail Deer | $470 |
| Turkey | $175 |
| Bear | $100 |
Tag costs include the base nonresident hunting license plus species tag. Excludes habitat stamps, draw application fees, and trophy fees. Updated for 2026 from state Fish & Game sources.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified Colorado outfitters. Hunt prices reflect Search Huntr's national model calibrated to state-specific tag and travel costs. Tag prices are updated annually from state Fish & Game departments. See full methodology for details.