Who are the top turkey hunting guides in Tennessee?
By Quick answerNathan Mountain Outdoors, in White Pine, is the top-ranked turkey hunting guide in Tennessee: a 5.0 rating across 140 reviews, and a full-day guided hunt at $800 flat — before the $214 nonresident licence and a tip. It heads a ranking of 10 outfitters, out of the 11 in the state that book a real turkey hunt, ordered by how many hunters rated them and how well, not by price.
Top 6 of 11 turkey outfitters in Tennessee
- Decoys
- Guide
- Meat processing
- Game cooler / storage
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- 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 turkey 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.
Is the cheap hunt the same hunt as the dear one?
No. The cheapest day on this page is self-guided and shares its price with a hog hunt. The flat-rate guided days sit in the middle. The hunts at the top are priced per bird, so a two-bird hunt costs what it says twice over, and one ranch's day rate multiplies by the days you book. Compare the format before you compare the price.
Why the top pick isn't the priciest
The ranking rewards depth: a hundred-plus hunters rating an outfitter five stars outranks a handful doing the same. Nathan Mountain has the reviews and a flat price you can budget on. The outfitters charging close to double sell a per-bird hunt, not a better day.
So what's the total?
Book that full day as a nonresident and the cheapest licence that covers it is the 7-day all-game — $1,014 before a tip, and you bring your own decoys, because few packages include them, a dog, or the licence itself. Five of the fourteen packages here list no price at all; they're guided hunts, and the number comes from a phone call.
What a guided turkey hunt costs in Tennessee
Three products, not one market: a self-guided day at the bottom, flat-rate guided days in the middle, per-bird hunts at the top.
A guided turkey hunt in Tennessee typically costs $1,200, with half of packages between $800 and $1,495.
From 9 priced packages of 14 across 7 outfitters, checked August 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $1,950 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided turkey package prices in Tennessee, August 2026 — 9 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $150 |
| 25th percentile | $800 |
| Median | $1,200 |
| 75th percentile | $1,495 |
| Highest | $1,950 |
What hunters say about turkey outfitters in Tennessee
11 turkey outfitters in Tennessee carry 613 Google reviews averaging 4.76 — including 39 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 560 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 14 | |
| 3 stars | 9 | |
| 2 stars | 5 | |
| 1 star | 25 |
Grateful for such a beautiful place with dedicated owners willing to share…
Had an amazing turkey hunting adventure in the beautiful green rolling hills of middle Tennessee with Elk River Outfitters. Despite severe weather conditions that completely changed the patterns of the turkeys, Scottie and his wonderful guides were still able to get everyone on birds!…
5 out of 5. James Goard · Elk River Outfitters ·
We had a great time as a family hunting trip for turkeys. John and Bug allowed us to hunt anywhere on the 1000 acre farm. We killed 3 birds in 3 days and will never forget the memories we made…
5 out of 5. Chris Smith · Windsor Woods Hunting Ranch ·
Turkey seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 5 seasons
Spring is the season these outfitters sell; the two fall windows are short and archery-first.
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey - Archery Only | Statewide | archery | – | SeasonOne (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. |
| Fall Turkey - Archery Only | Statewide | archery | – | SeasonOne (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. |
| Fall Turkey - Shotgun/Archery | Statewide | shotgun, archery | – | SeasonOne (1) male turkey. No bearded hens allowed. |
| Spring Turkey - Young Sportsman | Statewide | shotgun, archery | – | BagOne (1) male turkey per day, counts toward spring season bag of two (2), only one can be a jake. No bearded hens allowed. |
| Spring Turkey | Statewide | shotgun, archery | – | SeasonTwo (2) male turkeys, only one can be a jake. No bearded hens allowed. |
Required licenses & tags
| Licence | Residency | Cost | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day - All Game | nonresident | $214 | — |
| Annual - All Game | nonresident | $305 | — |
| Annual Sportsman (ages 16-64) | resident | $165 | — |
| Junior Hunt, Fish & Trap (Ages 13-15) | resident | $9 | — |
| Senior Sportsman (ages 65 and over) | resident | $49 | — |
| Supplemental Big Game Archery | resident | $33 | — |
| Supplemental Big Game Gun | resident | $33 | — |
| Supplemental Big Game Muzzleloader | resident | $33 | — |
| WMA Big Game (Non-quota) | Any | $24 | — |
Weapon regulations
- archeryHunting arrows and bolts must be equipped with sharpened broadheads.
- muzzleloaderMuzzleloading firearms (rifles and handguns) .36 caliber or larger are legal.
- rifleRifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition (full metal jacketed ammunition prohibited). Air guns .35 caliber or larger are legal. Must use a pre-charged pneumatic firing mechanism and be equipped with a built-in manometer (air pressure gauge).
- shotgunAmmunition must be Number Four (4) or smaller shot. There is no restriction on the number of rounds in the magazine.
- shotgunAmmunition loaded with a single solid ball or slugs is legal.
All big game species (except turkey) may be hunted from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset.
What's included in a guided turkey hunt in Tennessee
A guide and a bed come with most packages; decoys, a dog and the licence itself almost never do.
Across 10 guided turkey packages in Tennessee that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide80%
- Lodging80%
- Meat processing50%
- Meals50%
- Decoys20%
- Dogs20%
- License & tags20%
- No-kill, no-pay policy10%
- Game cooler / storage10%
- Taxidermy10%
- Use of facilities10%
- Transportation10%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
Matching packages
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.