What Are the Best Buffalo Hunting Outfitters in Tennessee?
By Quick answerCaryonah Hunting Lodge in Crossville ranks first among the six Tennessee outfitters running buffalo hunts, and across the 10 packages they sell between them a cow runs $3,000 to $4,995, a bull $4,000 to $5,995.
Top buffalo outfitters in Tennessee
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Rifle/Archery range
- Game cooler / storage
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- No-kill, no-pay policy
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Meals
- Dogs
- Guide
- License & tags
- Lodging
How we rank: Outfitters are ranked by a credibility-weighted rating that blends each outfitter's verified Google star rating with how many reviews back it up — so a strong average from many hunters outranks the same average from only a few — then by the breadth of buffalo packages they offer (live inventory, last updated August 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
What a buffalo hunt costs
Two ways of pricing sit side by side here and they don't compare directly. Three ranches price by the animal: a cow is $3,000 at Standing Rock Hunting Lodge, $3,250 at Wilderness Hunting Lodge and $3,500 at Bridgecreek Farms, with a bull at those same three running $4,000 to $4,500. Goodman Ranch prices flat instead — $4,995 for a cow, $5,995 for a bull. Caryonah and Clarkrange Hunting Lodge don't post a number; call for a quote.
A per-animal price buys you the animal, not the trip. Ask what else lands on the bill before you set $3,000 against Goodman's $4,995 and call it the cheaper hunt.
One to check on the booking form: Bridgecreek Farms and Wilderness Hunting Lodge each sell a water buffalo hunt as well. Same ranch, different animal, separate ticket.
You don't need a Tennessee license for any of these
All 10 hunts run on licensed private preserves, and Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-413 exempts that from the state's hunting-license requirement — Goodman Ranch says as much on its own site, noting the license applies only to its whitetail and turkey hunts. There's no season to plan around either. You book the dates the ranch has open.
What's included
Lodging comes with all 10 packages, meals with nine, a guide with eight. Meat processing and taxidermy are the two that mostly don't — ask for either before you book, not after.
What hunters say about buffalo outfitters in Tennessee
6 buffalo outfitters in Tennessee carry 418 Google reviews averaging 4.73 — including 26 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 375 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 17 | |
| 3 stars | 3 | |
| 2 stars | 4 | |
| 1 star | 19 |
Great experience and southern hospitality!! Step back and enjoy the tranquility of the lodge!!…
What a fantastic time at the Goodman Ranch! Ranch manager Chris Downing and his team have cracked the code on quality Tennessee hunting. Located only 1-1/2 hours from Memphis international airport it’s an easy drive to the lodge…
5 out of 5. Bruce Archambault · Goodman Ranch ·
Hunted here several times, the staff is very professional and the accommodations are fantastic. steven my guide was great ! He worked hard to get me on my buffalo.
5 out of 5. Robert Van Assen · Wilderness Hunting Lodge ·
What's included in a guided buffalo hunt in Tennessee
Across 10 guided buffalo packages in Tennessee that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging100%
- Meals90%
- Guide80%
- Transportation60%
- Meat processing50%
- Taxidermy40%
- License & tags30%
- No-kill, no-pay policy30%
- Use of facilities30%
- Dogs20%
- Game cooler / storage20%
- Rifle/Archery range20%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.