Market Report · 2026
Waterfowl
Hunting Market
196 verified outfitters offer guided waterfowl hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 40 states.
Operators
196
States
40
Avg All-In
$NaN
fully guided
Typical Length
1d
Top States for Waterfowl
| State | Operators | Nonresident Tag | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 30 | $121 | $NaN |
| Texas | 24 | — | $NaN |
| Louisiana | 15 | $121 | $NaN |
| Mississippi | 11 | $121 | $NaN |
| Maryland | 11 | $130 | $NaN |
| North Dakota | 10 | $100 | $NaN |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $142 | $NaN |
| New Jersey | 6 | $135 | $NaN |
| Florida | 6 | $150 | $NaN |
| Minnesota | 5 | $100 | $NaN |
| California | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Nebraska | 5 | $111 | $NaN |
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $250 | $425 | $750 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $200 | $325 | $500 |
| Drop Camp | $150 | $225 | $350 |
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 waterfowl tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Rhode Island at $55, while the most expensive is Tennessee at $156. That's a 184% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Waterfowl Operators
Duxmen Outfitters Inc
Jonesboro, AR
Premier Arkansas Duck Hunting Guide Service
DNA Guide Service
Big Stone Lake, MN
Premium Minnesota duck hunting guides service located at Big Stone Lake
Top Gun Outfitters
Berryville, TX
Texas Waterfowl Hunting Outfitter & Guide Service
Heritage 1865
Grimes, IA
Full-service hunting lodge offering upland bird, deer, and turkey hunts in Iowa.
B&D Outfitters, LLC
Chicago, IL
Premier whitetail & waterfowl hunting in Pike County, Illinois
Northwesthunting
Eastern Washington, WA
Trophy Mule Deer, Whitetail, and Elk guided hunts in Eastern Washington
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.