What is the average price of a big game hunting package in Tennessee?
By Quick answerA guided big game hunt in Tennessee runs a median of $1,450 — before license, tag or gratuity, which are separate from every figure here — across 62 packages from 17 outfitters ranging $150 to $8,995.
Matching packages
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
Why one price doesn't fit four hunts
That median blends very different transactions: a turkey-or-hog hunt priced at the low end shares almost nothing with an elk hunt priced by the animal in the thousands. Averaging them produces a number nobody pays — the breakdown below, split by animal and weapon, comes closer to what your hunt will actually cost.
The ceiling isn't really for sale
Almost everything above the median is an elk hunt, and Tennessee elk hunting runs on a statewide quota lottery — not a season an outfitter can simply book. That top price reflects the cost of winning a permit, not what a first-timer can arrange this fall; treat it as the cost of getting drawn, not the cost of a typical trip.
What this page doesn't answer
This page is a cost benchmark, not a pick for one outfit: the ranking below tracks reputation, not which outfitter is cheapest for your species — Spartan Hunting Preserve tops it with an entry price well above this page's own floor. These numbers also cover native big game only; the ranch-raised exotic species several of these same outfitters sell — bison, exotic sheep, goat, antelope — get their own answer here.
What a guided big game hunt costs in Tennessee
These percentiles are computed from the subset of packages with usable per-unit pricing, not the full list above.
A guided big game hunt in Tennessee typically costs $1,450, with half of packages between $806.25 and $1,987.5.
From 42 priced packages of 62 across 17 outfitters, checked August 2026.
5 packages run higher, up to $8,995 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided big game package prices in Tennessee, August 2026 — 42 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $150 |
| 25th percentile | $806.25 |
| Median | $1,450 |
| 75th percentile | $1,987.5 |
| Highest | $8,995 |
Big game species you can hunt in Tennessee
Outfitters in Tennessee list 62 guided big game packages across 4 species groups, starting at $150.
Checked August 2026.
a hunt offering several species appears under each, so the rows total more than the packages shown.
Guided big game packages in Tennessee by species, August 2026
| Species | Packages | Outfitters | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | 28 | 15 | $200 |
| Hog & Wild Boar | 21 | 7 | $150 |
| Turkey | 14 | 11 | $150 |
Also listed, with one or two package each: Bear (1).
Top 6 of 17 big game outfitters in Tennessee
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
- Decoys
- Guide
- Meat processing
- Guide
- License & tags
- Meat processing
- Transportation
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Meat processing
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Rifle/Archery range
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 big game 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.
How guided big game hunts in Tennessee are hunted
- rifle 8 packages from $250
- archery 7 packages from $200
- muzzleloader 2 packages from $275
- shotgun 2 packages from $800
What's included in a guided big game hunt in Tennessee
Across 49 guided big game packages in Tennessee that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging88%
- Guide80%
- Meals59%
- Meat processing47%
- Transportation29%
- License & tags22%
- No-kill, no-pay policy20%
- Dogs20%
- Use of facilities14%
- Taxidermy12%
- Rifle/Archery range6%
- Game cooler / storage6%
- Decoys4%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
Bear seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 17 seasons
Repeated zone-only date rows are folded together so the table shows meaningfully distinct season windows, not every zone duplicate.
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Bear Reserve Hunt | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex |
| Bear Hunt - Archery Only (Still Hunting) | TN Bear Hunting Zones 1–5 | archery | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 1 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 2 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 1 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Young Sportsman Bear Hunt (Still Hunting) | TN Bear Hunting Zones 1–5 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zones 2, 3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 1 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Gun/Muzz/Archery (Still Hunting) | TN Bear Hunting Zones 1–3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 1 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 2 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 4 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Gun/Muzz/Archery (Still Hunting) | TN Bear Hunting Zone 5 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
| Bear Hunt - Dogs Permitted | TN Bear Hunting Zone 3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 bear either sex per year |
Deer seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 19 seasons
Aug 28, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Archery Only (Velvet) Hunt | Statewide | archery | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 1–3 | archery | – | Bag3 per day |
| Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 4–6 | archery | – | Season4 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | TN Deer Units 1–3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag3 per day |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | TN Deer Units 4–6 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season2 antlerless deer for the four days combined |
| Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 1–3 | archery, muzzleloader | – | Bag3 per day |
| Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 4–6 | archery, muzzleloader | – | Season2 |
| Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 1–3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag3 per day |
| Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | TN Deer Units 4–6 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season2 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | TN Deer Units 1–3 | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag3 per day |
| Straight-Walled Rifle Deer Season | Statewide | rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Straight-Walled Rifle Deer Season | TN Deer Units 1–3 | rifle | – | Bag3 per day |
| Straight-Walled Rifle Deer Season | TN Deer Units 4–6 | rifle | – | Season2 |
Elk seasons in Tennessee, 2026· 3 seasons
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Archery-Only Season | TN Elk Zone | archery | – | Season1 antlered elk per permit |
| Elk Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery Season | TN Elk Zone | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 antlered elk per permit |
| Elk Young Sportsman Season | TN Elk Zone | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Season1 antlered elk per permit |
Turkey seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 5 seasons
| 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 | — |
Optional — species-specific permits
These additional permits are only required if you are specifically targeting that animal within the same hunting area.
| Licence | Required for | Residency | Cost | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Party-Dog Hunt Permit | Bear | Any | Permit required | — |
| Elk Quota Permit | Elk | Any | Permit required | — |
| Young Sportsman Elk Quota Permit | Elk | resident | Permit required | — |
What hunters say about big game outfitters in Tennessee
Only one outfitter's reviews cleared the quote-selection bar this round, so both featured quotes come from that same outfitter.
17 big game outfitters in Tennessee carry 3,565 Google reviews averaging 4.75 — including 226 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 3,172 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 167 | |
| 3 stars | 67 | |
| 2 stars | 41 | |
| 1 star | 118 |
Great experience! The staff and owner are awesome people we went for hogs and got some monsters…
Extremely helpful and accommodating experience . Brother in law has been on many hog hunts but hasnt seen any the size that are here at spartan hunting preserve. highly recommend for any 1st timers like myself!
5 out of 5. Mike cramer · Spartan Hunting Preserve ·