Market Report · 2026
Louisiana
Hunting Market
Louisiana ranks #10 nationally by outfitter count with 22 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
22
Featured
0
Species
6
National Rank
#10
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | 15 | $121 | $1,447 |
| Whitetail Deer | 5 | $250 | $5,580 |
| Predator | 5 | — | $7,010 |
| Exotic | 5 | — | $5,890 |
| Hog | 4 | $50 | $2,244 |
| Upland Bird | 3 | $121 | $1,587 |
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
shotgun
15
operators
rifle
3
operators
archery
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Cajun Country Waterfowl
South Louisiana, LA
Premier guided waterfowl hunts in Southern Louisiana's most prolific habitats.
Diamond J Whitetails
South Louisiana, LA
Trophy whitetail deer hunting on a 650-acre Louisiana preserve with 100% sighting success.
650 acres · 100% sighting success, nearly 100% shot opportunity
Henning's Guide Service
Louisiana, LA
Exclusive guided goose and duck hunting on 17,500+ acres in Louisiana.
17,500+ acres
Martin's Louisiana Alligator Hunts
Franklin, LA
Guided Louisiana alligator hunts with over 80 years combined experience.
10,000+ acres · 100% success ratio
Level 7 Outdoors
Catahoula Lake, LA
Guided Louisiana duck hunts on Catahoula Lake with all-inclusive packages
8,000 acres
Full Strap & Stringer
Central Louisiana, LA
Licensed guide service offering guided waterfowl and fishing trips in Central Louisiana.
Louisiana Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $250 |
| Waterfowl | $121 |
| Upland Bird | $121 |
| Turkey | $50 |
| Hog | $50 |
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 Louisiana 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.