How much does a guided whitetail deer hunt cost in Montana?
By Quick answerA guided whitetail deer hunt in Montana runs $5,099 at the middle of 20 priced packages, out of 38 real listings from 24 outfitters, with rates from $3,000 up to $9,750 — and that's the guide's fee, not the state's license and tag.
What a guided whitetail deer hunt costs in Montana
A guided whitetail deer hunt in Montana typically costs $5,099, with half of packages between $4,400 and $5,700.
From 20 priced packages of 38 across 10 outfitters, checked September 2026.
2 packages run higher, up to $9,750 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided whitetail deer package prices in Montana, September 2026 — 20 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $3,000 |
| 25th percentile | $4,400 |
| Median | $5,099 |
| 75th percentile | $5,700 |
| Highest | $9,750 |
Whitetail specialists are a shorter list than you'd think
Most Montana big-game outfitters build their business around elk or mule deer, and a whitetail hunt rides along as a secondary option if it's offered at all. The outfitters below actually sell and title a whitetail deer hunt as its own product, which is a narrower, more useful list than "any Montana outfitter with a deer tag."
What moves the price
Weapon and guide ratio do more work than which outfitter you book. Archery hunts run cheaper than rifle, and sharing a guide two-to-one costs less per hunter than having one to yourself — line those two choices up against your budget before you start comparing outfitters by name.
The license is a separate bill
Montana sells the deer license and tag apart from anything an outfitter charges you, and it's priced on the state's own schedule. Budget for it alongside the guide fee above, not instead of it.
Top 6 of 24 whitetail deer outfitters in Montana
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- License & tags
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transportation
- Guide
- Meals
- Guide
- 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 whitetail 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.
What's included in a guided whitetail deer hunt in Montana
Across 34 guided whitetail deer packages in Montana that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging82%
- Guide82%
- Meals71%
- Transportation35%
- License & tags15%
- Meat processing15%
- Game recovery & pack-out9%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about whitetail deer outfitters in Montana
22 whitetail deer outfitters in Montana carry 469 Google reviews averaging 4.81 — including 27 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 436 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 6 | |
| 3 stars | 9 | |
| 2 stars | 5 | |
| 1 star | 13 |
This is my second stay with Linehan Outfitters. I'm delighted to say that they have maintained world-class standards of hospitality and service…
The property is loaded with trophy white tails. First class people and facilities. You will feel right at home…
5 out of 5. James Clough · Mark Young Outfitters ·
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