How much does a mule deer hunt cost in Idaho?
By Quick answerA guided mule deer hunt in Idaho runs $1,050 to $15,000, with the middle of the market at $4,850, across the 37 outfitters that book one — and that's before Idaho's own resident or nonresident deer tag and license, which the state charges separately from anything an outfitter quotes you.
Top 6 of 37 mule deer outfitters in Idaho
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
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 mule deer 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.
The tag is a state charge, not part of the outfitter's price
Idaho sells the license and the tag directly, and a nonresident pays a controlled-hunt application fee on top of both. None of that runs through the outfitter, so it never shows up in the numbers below — budget it as its own line.
Half these outfitters want a phone call, not a click
Fifty of the ninety-nine packages here carry no listed price. That's not a hole in our count — call-for-pricing is just how a big share of Idaho's mule deer market still operates. The forty-nine below with a real number are where to start comparing.
What a guided mule deer hunt costs in Idaho
50 of the cell's 99 packages carry no bookable price at all — call for pricing is the norm here.
A guided mule deer hunt in Idaho typically costs $4,850, with half of packages between $3,000 and $7,000.
From 49 priced packages of 99 across 11 outfitters, checked September 2026.
5 packages run higher, up to $15,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided mule deer package prices in Idaho, September 2026 — 49 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $1,050 |
| 25th percentile | $3,000 |
| Median | $4,850 |
| 75th percentile | $7,000 |
| Highest | $15,000 |
What hunters say about mule deer outfitters in Idaho
31 mule deer outfitters in Idaho carry 684 Google reviews averaging 4.69 — including 51 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 611 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 22 | |
| 3 stars | 5 | |
| 2 stars | 5 | |
| 1 star | 41 |
6 day wilderness mule deer hunt with son, son in-law and a good friend. The terrain is steep, but manageable…
I had a great time with my first mule deer hunt. They were all hard working and provided a great service. They helped me learn a lot about the animals and how to hunt.
5 out of 5. Alyssa Gerrein · Whiskey Mountain Outfitters ·
What's included in a guided mule deer hunt in Idaho
Across 50 guided mule deer packages in Idaho that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging94%
- Guide74%
- Meals66%
- Transportation22%
- Meat processing20%
- Game recovery & pack-out18%
- Game cooler / storage10%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
How guided mule deer hunts in Idaho are hunted
- rifle 35 packages from $2,950
- archery 16 packages from $2,500
- muzzleloader 2 packages from $7,500
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated September 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.