Landowner tags let you skip the draw in some states and not others. Here's how Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming actually work, and where to buy hunts.

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

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