What Is the Average Price of a Goose Hunting Package in Tennessee?
By Quick answerAcross Tennessee's eleven listed goose packages, only five outfitters give you a real hunt total instead of a bare day rate — those run $250–$2,400, with the middle at $350, before your license or the federal waterfowl stamp.
What a guided goose hunt costs in Tennessee
A guided goose hunt in Tennessee typically costs $350, with half of packages between $300 and $800.
From 5 priced packages of 11 across 4 outfitters, checked August 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $2,400 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided goose package prices in Tennessee, August 2026 — 5 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $250 |
| 25th percentile | $300 |
| Median | $350 |
| 75th percentile | $800 |
| Highest | $2,400 |
Why half the outfitters skip the number
That's not four outfitters hiding something. Half the ranked outfitters here don't post a number at all, and call for pricing is normal on a goose hunt, not a red flag — a field hunt moves with the birds, so a lot of operators would rather quote your dates than run a rate card.
A seat and a blind aren't the same purchase
The five real prices split into two shapes. Some are single-hunter day rates, quoted per gun for one field hunt. Others are per-group buyouts — the whole blind priced as one number for the party instead of billed per head. The gap between the low end and the high end isn't one outfitter charging more for the same trip. It's the difference between booking a seat and booking the blind, and it's worth asking an outfitter which one you're getting a quote for.
The number on the card isn't the number you pay
Whatever number you land on, it's the hunt price only. Every waterfowl hunter in Tennessee, resident or not, still needs the federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp on top of whatever state license covers the trip — a separate purchase no outfitter's rate card folds in.
None of this prices gear, either. A guided hunt buys the blind, the calling, and the birds put in front of you — not your shells, your layout coat, or what the same hunt would cost you to run yourself.
Top 6 of 8 goose outfitters in Tennessee
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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 goose 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.
What hunters say about goose outfitters in Tennessee
8 goose outfitters in Tennessee carry 196 Google reviews averaging 4.58 — including 16 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 147 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 33 | |
| 3 stars | 5 | |
| 2 stars | 4 | |
| 1 star | 7 |
Love this family! Great spot!…
Man what a weekend. This was my first time hunting here and it won’t be my last. From hunting to lodging to food this was as good as it gets…
5 out of 5. Chase Patterson · Waterfowl Outfitters of West Tennessee ·
Brant seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 4 seasons
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag1PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Brant Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag1PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Brant Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag1PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Brant Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag1PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
Canada Goose seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 4 seasons
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag5PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Canada Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag5PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Canada Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag5PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| Canada Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag5PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
Goose seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 5 seasons
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag20PossessionNo possession limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is the daily bag limit and two times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
| Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag20PossessionNo possession limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is the daily bag limit and two times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
| Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag20PossessionNo possession limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is the daily bag limit and two times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
| Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag20PossessionNo possession limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is the daily bag limit and two times the daily bag limit, respectively. |
| Light Goose Conservation Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bagno limitPossessionNo possession limitHours30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after official sunset |
White-Fronted Goose seasons in Tennessee, 2026–27· 2 seasons
| Season | Zone / Region | Method | Dates | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-Fronted Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag3PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
| White-Fronted Goose Season | Statewide | shotgun | – | Bag3PossessionThree times the daily bag limit |
Required licenses & tags
| Licence | Residency | Cost | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day - All Game | nonresident | $214 | — |
| 7-Day Hunt - Small Game/Waterfowl - No Big Game | nonresident | $61 | — |
| Annual - All Game | nonresident | $305 | — |
| Annual Hunt - Small Game/Waterfowl - No Big Game | nonresident | $110 | — |
| Annual Sportsman (ages 16-64) | resident | $165 | — |
| Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) | Any | $30.5 | — |
| Junior Hunt, Fish & Trap (Ages 13-15) | resident | $9 | — |
| Light Goose Conservation Season Permit | Any | $0 | — |
| Senior Sportsman (ages 65 and over) | resident | $49 | — |
| Supplemental Waterfowl | resident | $37 | — |
| WMA Small Game / Waterfowl | Any | $61 | — |
| WMA Waterfowl Tier 1 Quota Permit | Any | Permit required | — |
Weapon regulations
- shotgunPossession or use of any shot other than federally approved non-toxic shot is prohibited.
- shotgunAmmunition loaded with T shot (0.20-inch diameter) or smaller is legal.
- shotgunAmmunition loaded with Number 4 or smaller shot size is legal.
- shotgunShotguns must be plugged to hold no more than three (3) shells.
No person shall completely field dress any migratory game bird (except doves and band-tailed pigeons) and then transport the birds from the field. The head or one fully feathered wing must remain attached to all such birds while being transported from the field to one’s home or to a migratory bird preservation facility.
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