Market Report · 2026
Texas
Hunting Market
Texas ranks #3 nationally by outfitter count with 56 verified operators (6% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
56
Featured
0
Species
16
National Rank
#3
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotic | 29 | $48 | $5,938 |
| Waterfowl | 24 | — | $1,326 |
| axis | 14 | — | — |
| Whitetail Deer | 13 | $315 | $5,645 |
| blackbuck | 9 | — | — |
| aoudad | 7 | — | — |
| Elk | 6 | — | $9,250 |
| sika | 6 | — | — |
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
rifle
27
operators
shotgun
26
operators
archery
12
operators
muzzleloader
1
operators
crossbow
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Swamp Nasty Outfitters
Bonham, TX
North Texas guided duck hunts and waterfowl outfitter
Skyfall Reserve
Timpson, TX
Elite Land. Legendary Experiences. No Apologies.
500 acres
West Texas Hunt Organization
West Texas, TX
Trophy Aoudad hunts in rugged West Texas mountains with 95-98%+ success rates
95-98%+
Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch
Richland, TX
Premier Texas whitetail and exotic trophy hunting ranch with lodge and bass fishing.
4,200 acres
First Shot Outfitters
Gonzales, TX
100% free-range trophy whitetail hunts in Central Texas
Northern Skies Outfitters
Lubbock, TX
Goose, crane, and duck hunting guide in Texas and across North America.
Texas Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | $315 |
| Mule Deer | $315 |
| Turkey | $126 |
| Hog | $48 |
| Exotic | $48 |
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 Texas 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.