Market Report · 2026
North Dakota
Hunting Market
North Dakota ranks #29 nationally by outfitter count with 14 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
14
Featured
0
Species
7
National Rank
#29
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | 10 | $100 | $1,426 |
| Whitetail Deer | 8 | $250 | $5,580 |
| Upland Bird | 6 | $125 | $1,591 |
| Turkey | 1 | $50 | $2,244 |
| pheasant | 1 | — | — |
| Hog | 1 | — | $2,194 |
| Moose | 1 | — | $16,530 |
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
10
operators
rifle
5
operators
archery
5
operators
Top 6 Operators
Absolute Gun Dogs / Absolute Guided Hunts
Bismarck, ND
Licensed North Dakota guided pheasant, waterfowl, and deer hunts
5,000 acres
Dakota Winds Hunting
Richland County, ND
World class North Dakota pheasant hunting outfitter with 10,000+ acres
10,000+ acres
Ringneck Resort
Unspecified, ND
North Dakota guided pheasant, waterfowl, and deer hunting with lodge accommodations.
5,000+ acres
Dirty Bird Outfitters
Unspecified, ND
Premier waterfowl guided hunts in North Dakota and Arkansas
Spring Lake Outfitters, LLC
Saint Michael District, ND
North Dakota's ultimate whitetail hunting outfitter with 3,000 acres.
3,000 acres
Rolling Plains Adventures
Unspecified, ND
North Dakota's premier hunting destination for pheasant, waterfowl, buffalo, deer, and coyotes.
20,000+ private acres
North Dakota Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Elk | $500 |
| Whitetail Deer | $250 |
| Mule Deer | $250 |
| Upland Bird | $125 |
| Waterfowl | $100 |
| Turkey | $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 North Dakota 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.