By Serge Engurasoff, Founder, Urge2Hunt. Hunting for 35+ years; arranging guided hunts and landowner tags through Urge2Hunt since 2010. Member: Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Ducks Unlimited. Last reviewed: August 2026 A guided mule deer hunt in the United States typically costs between $3,000 and $10,000, while premium trophy hunts can exceed $15,000. The final price depends on the state, tag type, hunt length, and trophy pote

Guided hunts with tags included means your hunting tag is secured through a legal state program outside of the traditional public draw system. Depending on the state, that tag may come from a landowner tag, a voucher tag, or another approved allocation program. You book the hunt, the outfitter secures the tag through that system, and you avoid waiting years to draw. These aren't loopholes or private licenses. They're legal wildlife management programs created by state agenci

Nevada mule deer hunting has a reputation for producing mature bucks in rugged country. The state consistently turns out heavy antlered mule deer. For many hunters, Nevada sits near the top of the Western mule deer list. The challenge is getting a tag. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) uses a draw system that can confuse even experienced hunters. Bonus points matter, but they do not guarantee success. Hunters with high point totals still get skipped every year. Meanwhi

Elk hunting? It's not just another weekend trip. These massive animals demand serious planning. At Urge2Hunt, we've been doing this for over three decades. Thirty-five years of connecting hunters with guided elk hunts. That's a lot of bulls, a lot of stories, and learning where the magic happens. Picture this: a 700-pound bull elk, antlers spanning five feet, standing in morning mist. Your heart pounds. This is why we hunt. But here's the thing - not all elk hunting is create

By Serge Engurasoff, Founder, Urge2Hunt. Hunting for 35+ years; arranging guided hunts and landowner tags through Urge2Hunt since 2010. Member: Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Ducks Unlimited. Last reviewed: August 2026 The best state for mule deer hunts depends on what matters most to you. If your priority is hunting sooner, Colorado and New Mexico offer more flexible opportunities. If you're chasing a true trophy buck, Nevada

The Short Answer For most hunters, the best state for a guided elk hunt is Colorado. It has the largest elk herd in the country and sells over-the-counter bull tags for second and third rifle season in many units, so you can hunt this fall without preference points. If a trophy bull is the goal, New Mexico and Nevada grow bigger bulls, but you'll need a draw tag or a landowner voucher to get in. Key Takeaways Colorado has the most elk and the easiest tags, with over-the-count