Market Report · 2026
Wisconsin
Hunting Market
Wisconsin ranks #13 nationally by outfitter count with 20 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
20
Featured
0
Species
6
National Rank
#13
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | 15 | $160 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 4 | $60 | $NaN |
| Bear | 4 | $251 | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 3 | $85 | $NaN |
| Elk | 1 | — | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 1 | $85 | $NaN |
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
8
operators
archery
7
operators
shotgun
5
operators
crossbow
1
operators
muzzleloader
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Forest of Antlers Outfitters
Minocqua, WI
Premier trophy whitetail deer hunting trips in Wisconsin's Northwoods
950+ acres · 100% opportunity rate
Extreme Driftless, LLC
Cashton, WI
Guided whitetail deer hunting in Wisconsin's Driftless Region
500+ acres
Clam Lake Guide & Taxidermy
Clam Lake, WI
Northern Wisconsin whitetail deer hunting guide service with 40+ years experience
thousands of acres
Ides Guides
Park Falls, WI
Ruffed grouse and woodcock specialist guides in Northern Wisconsin since 1977.
1,200,000+ acres
Long Lake Outfitters
Town of Long Lake, WI
Northern Wisconsin's Premier Whitetail Hunting Ranch
Rutting Ridge Outfitters, LLC
Alma, WI
Buffalo County whitetail hunts and walleye fishing guide service
95% kill opportunity on bucks Pope and Young or better
Wisconsin Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Bear | $251 |
| Whitetail Deer | $160 |
| Upland Bird | $85 |
| Waterfowl | $85 |
| Turkey | $60 |
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 Wisconsin 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.