Market Report · 2026
Mule Deer
Hunting Market
241 verified outfitters offer guided mule deer hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 13 states.
Operators
241
States
13
Avg All-In
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fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Mule Deer
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 92 | $374 | $NaN |
| Idaho | 27 | $351 | $NaN |
| New Mexico | 22 | $368 | $NaN |
| Nevada | 18 | $350 | $NaN |
| California | 16 | $311 | $NaN |
| Arizona | 14 | $315 | $NaN |
| Utah | 12 | $513 | $NaN |
| Montana | 10 | $661 | $NaN |
| Nebraska | 9 | $266 | $NaN |
| Oregon | 8 | $432 | $NaN |
| Washington | 7 | $506 | $NaN |
| Colorado | 5 | $470 | $NaN |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $4,500 | $6,500 | $9,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $2,800 | $3,800 | $5,200 |
| Drop Camp | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,800 |
Base hunt prices — excludes tags, travel, and tipping. Use the cost estimator for all-in totals with those costs layered on.
Tag Cost Range
Nonresident mule deer tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is North Dakota at $250, while the most expensive is Montana at $661. That's a 164% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Mule Deer Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Devils Tower Outfitters
Crook County, WY
Premier antelope hunting outfitter in Northeast Wyoming and Southeast Montana
Rough Country Outfitters & Guides LLC
Glenrock, WY
Professionally guided trophy hunting in Wyoming's Red Desert and northern ranches.
Oak Stone Outfitters
Los Angeles, CA
Premier guided hunting on California's Central Coast with 80,000 acres.
Ivory & Antler Outfitters
Walden, CO
Colorado elk hunting outfitters offering fully guided hunts on private ranches.
Skyrose Ranch Hunting
Los Angeles County, CA
California's top hunting outfitter for elk, hog, and deer on 25,000 acres.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified hunting outfitters. Hunt prices come from our national pricing model (see the cost estimator for details). Tag costs are from state Fish & Game departments, 2026. See full methodology.