Market Report · 2026
Illinois
Hunting Market
Illinois ranks #15 nationally by outfitter count with 19 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
19
Featured
0
Species
5
National Rank
#15
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 18 | $415 | $5,745 |
| Turkey | 6 | $125 | $2,319 |
| Waterfowl | 3 | $57 | $1,383 |
| Predator | 2 | — | $7,010 |
| Upland Bird | 1 | $57 | $1,523 |
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
archery
13
operators
rifle
12
operators
muzzleloader
8
operators
shotgun
7
operators
crossbow
2
operators
bow
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Heartland Lodge
Yorkville, IL
Premier whitetail deer hunting lodge & outfitter in Pike County, Illinois
4,500 acres · 60% opportunity rate
Golden Triangle Whitetail
Pike County, IL
Fully guided Illinois whitetail trophy hunts in Pike, Brown, Adams & Schuyler counties.
13,000-14,000 acres · 60%+ bow hunters get shots at mature bucks; 91 Boone & Crockett bucks in 11 years
Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters
Pope County, IL
Illinois whitetail deer hunting outfitter with guided archery, rifle, and crossbow hunts
few thousand acres · 50-68%
Xtreme Hunts
Pike County, IL
Trophy whitetail and turkey hunts in Pike County, Illinois and Kansas
B&D Outfitters, LLC
Chicago, IL
Premier whitetail & waterfowl hunting in Pike County, Illinois
Bigger Bucks Outfitters
Pike County, IL
Premier guided hunting experience across 8,000 acres in Illinois
8,000 acres
Illinois Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $415 |
| Turkey | $125 |
| Upland Bird | $57 |
| Waterfowl | $57 |
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 Illinois 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.