Market Report · 2026
Whitetail Deer
Hunting Market
374 verified outfitters offer guided whitetail deer hunts on Search Huntr, spread across 41 states.
Operators
374
States
41
Avg All-In
$NaN
fully guided
Typical Length
4d
Top States for Whitetail Deer
Pricing by Hunt Style
| Style | Budget | Average | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $2,500 | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $1,500 | $2,400 | $3,500 |
| Drop Camp | $800 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
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 whitetail deer tags vary widely by state. The cheapest option is Rhode Island at $70, while the most expensive is Iowa at $666. That's a 851% premium for the top-tier state.
Top 6 Whitetail Deer Operators
Bearpaw Outfitters
Wallace, ID
48 years of guided and unguided hunts for elk, deer, bear, and more across four states.
Forest of Antlers Outfitters
Minocqua, WI
Premier trophy whitetail deer hunting trips in Wisconsin's Northwoods
Devils Tower Outfitters
Crook County, WY
Premier antelope hunting outfitter in Northeast Wyoming and Southeast Montana
Ivory & Antler Outfitters
Walden, CO
Colorado elk hunting outfitters offering fully guided hunts on private ranches.
Dead North Adventures
Jim Pond Township, ME
Premier Northern Maine hunting outfitter specializing in guided bear, moose, and multi-species hunts.
Oconee River Lodge
Georgia, GA
Trophy hunting on 7,200 acres of private Georgia swampland with 20+ years of guiding experience
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.