Market Report · 2026
Mule Deer
Hunting Market
267 verified outfitters offer guided mule deer hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 13 states.
Operators
267
States
13
Avg All-In
$8,504
fully guided
Typical Length
5d
Top States for Mule Deer
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 102 | $374 | $8,504 |
| Idaho | 45 | $351 | $8,481 |
| New Mexico | 22 | $368 | $8,498 |
| Nevada | 17 | $350 | $8,480 |
| California | 15 | $311 | $8,441 |
| Arizona | 14 | $315 | $8,445 |
| Utah | 12 | $513 | $8,643 |
| Montana | 10 | $661 | $8,791 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $266 | $8,396 |
| Oregon | 8 | $432 | $8,562 |
| Washington | 7 | $506 | $8,636 |
| Colorado | 5 | $470 | $8,600 |
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-year family outfitter offering guided & unguided elk, mule deer, bear, cougar, moose, antelope & more across ID, MT, UT, WA.
Mile High Outfitters
Meridian, ID
Horseback wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Big Chino Outfitters
Yavapai County, AZ
Arizona Trophy Hunting Outfitter & Guide Service since 1987
Wood River Big Game Outfitters LLC
Meeteetse, WY
Premier Big Game hunting outfitter in North West Wyoming
Sweetwater Outfitters
Mills, WY
Wyoming big game hunting outfitter with 40 years of proven success
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.