How much does a guided mule deer hunt cost in Montana?
By Quick answerMontana mule deer hunts run $2,675 to $10,000 before the nonresident tag, a guide tip, or a trophy fee, with the middle of the market at $5,800 across 51 priced packages — 88 listed statewide, not all of them priced — from 51 outfitters.
Top 6 of 51 mule deer outfitters in Montana
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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 mule deer 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.
Why Horsetrack Outfitters leads the list
Horsetrack Outfitters tops the ranking below, and its own price is the highest of the six cards shown — the ranking doesn't sort by price. It leads because its rating holds up across the deepest pool of reviews on the list, not because it's the deal.
Read the label before the number
A 2x1 rate — two hunters sharing one guide — already prices per hunter, not per pair; it isn't a hidden discount against a solo rate. And a license, deposit, or add-on fee listed next to a hunt price is a separate charge, not a cheaper way to book the same trip. Read what a number is pricing before you compare two outfitters on it.
What this price doesn't include
This is the outfitter's own fee — computed across every approved Montana outfitter's posted rate, not one operator's rate card. On top of it: a nonresident tag, meat processing, and whatever you hand your guide.
Getting drawn
Some of Montana's best mule deer country sits behind a limited-entry permit, drawn by lottery rather than sold over the counter. Check the district before you book, not after.
What a guided mule deer hunt costs in Montana
A guided mule deer hunt in Montana typically costs $5,800, with half of packages between $5,000 and $6,875.
From 51 priced packages of 88 across 51 outfitters, checked August 2026.
5 packages run higher, up to $10,000 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided mule deer package prices in Montana, August 2026 — 51 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $2,675 |
| 25th percentile | $5,000 |
| Median | $5,800 |
| 75th percentile | $6,875 |
| Highest | $10,000 |
How guided mule deer hunts in Montana are hunted
- rifle 27 packages from $2,675
- archery 7 packages from $3,750
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
What hunters say about mule deer outfitters in Montana
45 mule deer outfitters in Montana carry 820 Google reviews averaging 4.79 — including 47 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 759 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 14 | |
| 3 stars | 11 | |
| 2 stars | 8 | |
| 1 star | 28 |
With respect to my guy, he was FANTASTIC! Of course I lucked out with Rich, the son of the owners and he put me on the mulies…
Hunting for the second year in a row with Trophies West and they put me on another trophy Mule deer again this year. First class operation and skilled guides. Hunter was my guide and he was well prepared for the hunt, the food is good, the camaraderie is excellent and the hunting is world class.
5 out of 5. Doug Sorantino · Trophies West Outfitting ·
My husband has hunted with CCHA many times. We've always had a great time whether harvesting or not. Our Guide John has been the best…
5 out of 5. Michel Zimmerman · Cody Carr's Hunting Adventures ·
What's included in a guided mule deer hunt in Montana
Across 77 guided mule deer packages in Montana that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging96%
- Meals90%
- Guide82%
- Transportation40%
- Meat processing14%
- Game recovery & pack-out9%
- License & tags3%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.