Most hunting trip projects cost between $100 and $5,000 per trip, with a typical price near $500. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical hunting trip cost
$100 – $5,000
per trip · typical $500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Hunting trip cost breakdown
- Small game (squirrel, rabbit)$50.00 – $200typical $100
- Deer (license + tag)$200 – $800typical $300
- Guided elk / bear hunt$3,000 – $10,000typical $6,000
What Hunting costs
Covers a hunting trip for one person, including license fees, tags, and possibly a guide for big game. Public land hunting is cheaper; guided hunts on private land cost thousands. Costs vary by state/province and species.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What affects hunting trip cost?
Game species, hunting method (rifle, bow), public vs. private land, guide fees, and license costs. Out-of-state fees are higher.
Are there cheap hunting options?
Yes, hunt small game on public land with a basic license. Many states offer low-cost youth or apprentice licenses.
Do I need a guide?
Not always, but for certain big game like grizzly or sheep, guides are required. Guided hunts are safer and increase success.