How much does a guided wild turkey hunt cost in Kentucky?
By Quick answerA guided wild turkey hunt in Kentucky costs $1,375 at the middle, and most hunts land between $900 and $2,000 — the real spread across 24 priced packages out of 35 turkey hunts on file from 27 Kentucky outfitters.
What a guided wild turkey hunt costs in Kentucky
A guided wild turkey hunt in Kentucky typically costs $1,375, with half of packages between $900 and $2,000.
From 24 priced packages of 35 across 17 outfitters, checked September 2026.
3 packages run higher, up to $2,895 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided wild turkey package prices in Kentucky, September 2026 — 24 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $500 |
| 25th percentile | $900 |
| Median | $1,375 |
| 75th percentile | $2,000 |
| Highest | $2,895 |
Ignore the $5,750 you might see quoted
One listing you'll run across shows $5,750 for Kentucky turkey hunting. That's not a hunt — it's an annual club membership fee at one outfitter, with no per-hunt rate behind it at all. Treat any turkey-hunt number well outside the range below the same way: check whether it's really one hunt's price before you compare it to anything here.
Add the state's cut on top
A resident needs roughly $30 for a spring or fall turkey permit plus the annual hunting license; a nonresident's turkey permit runs closer to $85 to $116 depending on the season, on top of a nonresident hunting license near $169. Neither is part of the guided price above — budget for both before you compare quotes.
This is a cost page, not a season calendar
Kentucky sells both a spring and a fall turkey permit — you'll see both below — but this page answers what a hunt costs, not when to book it. Confirm your dates directly with the outfitter before you pay a deposit.
Top 6 of 27 wild turkey outfitters in Kentucky
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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 wild turkey 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 wild turkey hunt in Kentucky
Across 34 guided wild turkey packages in Kentucky that list what they include, these come up most often:
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about wild turkey outfitters in Kentucky
24 wild turkey outfitters in Kentucky carry 925 Google reviews averaging 4.50 — including 116 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 785 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 24 | |
| 3 stars | 9 | |
| 2 stars | 12 | |
| 1 star | 95 |
Had another great turkey hunting trip here this season. This was our second year in a row doing a DIY hunt, and we’ve had success both years…
Awesome turkey hunt. Scott busted his butt to get me into birds every day on a 3 day hunt. Tagged my 2 birds but could not have done it without his help…
5 out of 5. Mel Gajewski · Jonathan Creek Outfitters ·
Fantastic turkey hunting experience! My son and I did a 3 day guided turkey hunt last April at Buck Creek. Our guides were absolute pros…
5 out of 5. Gray Hamilton · Buck Creek Trophy Whitetails ·
Required licenses & tags
| Licence | Residency | Cost | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting License | resident | $28.54 | — |
| Annual Hunting License | nonresident | $169.12 | — |
| Fall Turkey Permit | nonresident | $116.27 | — |
| Fall Turkey Permit | resident | $31.71 | — |
| Senior/Disabled Sportsman's License | resident | $12.68 | — |
| Spring Turkey Permit | resident | $31.71 | — |
| Spring Turkey Permit | nonresident | $116.27 | — |
| Youth Annual Hunting License | nonresident | $10.57 | — |
| Youth Annual Hunting License | resident | $6.34 | — |
| Youth Turkey Permit | resident | $10.57 | — |
| Youth Turkey Permit | nonresident | $15.86 | — |
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