How Much Does a Guided Deer Hunt in Tennessee Cost?
By Quick answerGuided deer hunts in Tennessee run $225 to $3,995 across 23 packages from 13 outfitters, with a typical price of $1,500 before the hunter's own license, tag or tip — though only 10 of those 23 packages publish a number at all, and the top end belongs to Goodman Ranch's $3,995 package near Henderson.
What a guided deer hunt costs in Tennessee
A guided deer hunt in Tennessee typically costs $1,500, with half of packages between $287 and $1,875.
From 10 priced packages of 23 across 13 outfitters, checked August 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $3,995 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided deer package prices in Tennessee, August 2026 — 10 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $225 |
| 25th percentile | $287 |
| Median | $1,500 |
| 75th percentile | $1,875 |
| Highest | $3,995 |
Why most listings won't give you a number to compare
Eleven of the 23 packages say call for pricing. Two more, both from Triple C Ranch, list $200 and $250 — numbers that look like a bargain until you notice they're per person, per day. Three days at that rate runs $600 to $750, not the figure on the page. Read any low number as a possible day rate until the outfitter confirms it covers the whole hunt.
What the price on the page leaves out
Add a nonresident's cheapest license — $214 for seven days — to the $1,500 median and the real cost is closer to $1,714 before travel. Guided rarely means licensed: license and tags show up in barely one listing in twenty, so plan to buy your own. Tennessee also requires 500 square inches of blaze orange or pink during gun season, on top of whatever the package lists as included.
Why the most expensive package still ranks near the top
Goodman Ranch's $3,995 hunt, near Henderson, is the single most expensive package on the list and still sits among Tennessee's top-rated deer outfitters. Price alone doesn't sort these operations — what a hunter gets for that number, not the number itself, is what separates the top of this list from the bottom.
Top 6 of 13 deer outfitters in Tennessee
The order reflects rating and review depth, not price, so the priciest package can still land near the top.
- 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 deer 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 deer hunts in Tennessee are hunted
- rifle 7 packages from $250
- archery 6 packages from $200
- muzzleloader 2 packages from $275
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
What's included in a guided deer hunt in Tennessee
Across 20 guided deer packages in Tennessee that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging60%
- Guide50%
- Meals25%
- Meat processing20%
- Transportation10%
- Dogs5%
- Game cooler / storage5%
- License & tags5%
- No-kill, no-pay policy5%
- Taxidermy5%
- Use of facilities5%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.
Deer seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 8 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 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Straight-Walled Rifle Deer Season | Statewide | rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Season | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
| Young Sportsman Deer Hunt | Statewide | archery, muzzleloader, rifle | – | Bag1 per daySeason2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Quota Permit | Elk | Any | Permit required | — |
| Young Sportsman Elk Quota Permit | Elk | resident | Permit required | — |
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 loaded with a single solid ball or slugs is legal.
Hunters must wear on the upper portion of their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange (blaze orange) or pink, visible front and back while hunting big game. This does not apply to archery-only and turkey hunts. A hat and vest fulfill the requirements. In those areas where the archery-only deer season dates overlap with another big game gun season (i.e., bear) archers are required to wear 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange/pink.
What hunters say about deer outfitters in Tennessee
13 deer outfitters in Tennessee carry 1,270 Google reviews averaging 4.39 — including 199 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 922 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 149 | |
| 3 stars | 63 | |
| 2 stars | 38 | |
| 1 star | 98 |
My husband and I and our 5 kids, ranging in age from 10-21, just spent the most amazing few days at Pine Ridge Farm…
I had an incredible experience at Good Man Ranch with my son! From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The highlight of our trip was tagging a deer together, which created unforgettable memories for both of us.
5 out of 5. Jason Pruitt · Goodman Ranch ·
First time ever crossbow hunting. Mr John and Bud were extremely accommodating! Very knowledgeable hunters of the 1000+ acres they manage…
5 out of 5. BJ · Windsor Woods Hunting Ranch ·
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