Who are the top elk hunting guides in Tennessee?
By Quick answerCaryonah Hunting Lodge in Crossville leads Tennessee's elk outfitters on our credibility-weighted ranking — 4.9 stars across 104 reviews — one of five outfitters currently booking a guided elk hunt in the state, where the six packages on file run $3,250 to $8,995, $6,675 at the middle.
Top elk outfitters in Tennessee
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- Lodging
- Meals
- Transportation
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
- Guide
- Lodging
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
- Transportation
- No-kill, no-pay policy
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 elk 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 Caryonah tops the list
Caryonah's rating is backed by a deeper pool of reviews than the two names right behind it — that weight is what separates a credibility-weighted score from a plain star average. A newer outfitter with a flawless average and only a handful of reviews doesn't leapfrog a track record like that.
You don't need a Tennessee elk tag for this
Every hunt on this page runs on a private preserve, not the state's public elk season. Tennessee issues a small number of quota permits for wild elk on public land each fall, but that's a different hunt — a long-odds draw most residents never win. Book one of these five outfitters instead and you're paying for access to their own managed herd, no lottery involved.
Read the price the way the outfitter wrote it
Most of these hunts are billed per animal taken, not as a flat day rate. Read the label before you compare two outfitters — "per animal" and "flat" aren't answering the same question, and the total is what matters, not which word the outfitter used.
Call before you book
Confirm the current price and open dates directly with the outfitter. Inventory on a working ranch changes faster than any page can track.
What a guided elk hunt costs in Tennessee
Three of the four priced hunts are billed per animal harvested, not as a flat day rate.
A guided elk hunt in Tennessee typically costs $6,675, with half of packages between $5,012.5 and $8,061.25.
From 4 priced packages of 6 across 3 outfitters, checked August 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $8,995 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided elk package prices in Tennessee, August 2026 — 4 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $3,250 |
| 25th percentile | $5,012.5 |
| Median | $6,675 |
| 75th percentile | $8,061.25 |
| Highest | $8,995 |
What's included in a guided elk hunt in Tennessee
Across 6 guided elk packages in Tennessee that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide100%
- Lodging100%
- Meals83%
- Meat processing67%
- Transportation67%
- License & tags50%
- No-kill, no-pay policy50%
- Dogs33%
- Taxidermy33%
- Use of facilities33%
- Game cooler / storage17%
- Rifle/Archery range17%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
What hunters say about elk outfitters in Tennessee
These ratings cover each outfitter's whole operation — Tennessee's elk hunts are too recent for reviews naming elk specifically.
5 elk outfitters in Tennessee carry 403 Google reviews averaging 4.72 — including 26 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 17 | |
| 3 stars | 3 | |
| 2 stars | 4 | |
| 1 star | 19 |
Great experience and southern hospitality!! Step back and enjoy the tranquility of the lodge!!…
Great experience from start to finish. The property is beautiful, well maintained. The staff was welcoming and very professional throughout the entire experience…
5 out of 5. Mark Williams · Goodman Ranch ·