How much does a guided bison hunt cost in Colorado?
By Quick answerA guided bison hunt in Colorado runs $6,750 at the middle of 8 priced packages, out of 12 real listings from 6 approved outfitters, with rates from $4,250 up to $20,000 — this is the most expensive bison cell we track anywhere.
What a guided bison hunt costs in Colorado
A guided bison hunt in Colorado typically costs $6,750, with half of packages between $5,375 and $9,375.
From 8 priced packages of 12 across 3 outfitters, checked September 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $20,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided bison package prices in Colorado, September 2026 — 8 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $4,250 |
| 25th percentile | $5,375 |
| Median | $6,750 |
| 75th percentile | $9,375 |
| Highest | $20,000 |
Why the price depends on which animal you're hunting
Bison outfitters price by class, not by a flat rate: a young meat bull or cow sits near the bottom of the range above, a mid-tier trophy bull sits in the middle, and a mature herd bull is what pushes a hunt toward the top. Ask which class an outfitter is quoting before you compare two prices — a cow hunt and a herd-bull hunt aren't the same purchase, even at the same ranch.
Colorado doesn't run a public bison season
Every hunt priced here is on a private herd. Colorado Parks and Wildlife doesn't currently hold a general public bison season, so these outfitters aren't competing for a state-issued tag the way an elk or deer hunter would — you're booking a hunt on managed private land, and the license paperwork that applies is theirs to walk you through, not a draw you enter yourself.
Who's booking these hunts in Colorado
Here's who's actually booking these hunts in Colorado right now.
Top bison outfitters in Colorado
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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 bison packages they offer (live inventory, last updated September 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
What's included in a guided bison hunt in Colorado
Across 12 guided bison packages in Colorado that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide100%
- Meals100%
- Lodging83%
- Beverages50%
- Meat processing33%
- Taxidermy33%
- Alcohol17%
- Ammunition17%
- License & tags17%
- Transportation8%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about bison outfitters in Colorado
5 bison outfitters in Colorado carry 71 Google reviews averaging 4.83 — including 3 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 67 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 1 | |
| 3 stars | 0 | |
| 2 stars | 1 | |
| 1 star | 2 |
My dad and I booked a meat buffalo hunt with Severson Outfitters in late 2024 for a February 2025 hunt, and the experience exceeded our expectations…
Great people! Highly recommended. Got me a huge Buffalo…
5 out of 5. Cory Bovee · Eastern Plains Outfitters ·
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