Market Report · 2026
Kentucky
Hunting Market
Kentucky ranks #27 nationally by outfitter count with 15 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
15
Featured
0
Species
6
National Rank
#27
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 15 | $305 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 9 | $75 | $NaN |
| Elk | 2 | $570 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 1 | $155 | $NaN |
| Predator | 1 | — | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 1 | $155 | $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
13
operators
archery
13
operators
muzzleloader
8
operators
crossbow
3
operators
shotgun
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Whitetail Heaven Outfitters
Central Kentucky, KY
Premier Kentucky whitetail deer hunting outfitter with 100% fair chase hunts
25,000+ intensely managed acres
Triple Crown Outfitters
Boone County, KY
Kentucky's Most Elite Outfitter offering trophy whitetail and wild turkey hunts.
6,000+ acres · above average
Western Kentucky Outdoors
Slaughters, KY
Kentucky trophy whitetail deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunts at affordable prices.
70% of clients return year after year
Premier Outfitters
Premier, KY
Kentucky's premier destination for trophy whitetail deer and spring turkey hunts.
thousands of privately managed acres
Twisted Tines Ranch
Kentucky, KY
Kentucky's Premier Whitetail Hunting Lodge
Sunrise Outfitters
Sunrise, KY
Guided deer, turkey, and pheasant hunting on private Kentucky property with lodge accommodations.
Multiple properties across 4 counties including 80+ acres in Robertson County
Kentucky Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Elk | $570 |
| Whitetail Deer | $305 |
| Bear | $155 |
| Upland Bird | $155 |
| Waterfowl | $155 |
| Turkey | $75 |
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 Kentucky 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.