Launching state by state

Every hunt. Every connection. One place.

Find trusted guides, local experts, hunting opportunities, and essential services—all in one place. From planning your hunt to bringing it home, HuntsUnited connects you with the people who make it happen.

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$0Booking fees for hunters
YouPick the days and help you want
$0To list as a guide, coach or business
$0To start on the Hunt Map
Hunter glassing a ridge at dusk
Hunting camp at night
LocalGuides who know the country
Why HuntsUnited

Local knowledge,
on your hunt.

Every state is full of experienced hunters who know the country cold: full-time pros, and locals who guide alongside their own seasons. HuntsUnited puts you in touch with them, at day rates they set themselves.

  • Local knowledge, on day oneHire someone who has hunted the area for years and knows the water, glassing knobs and travel routes.
  • Scouting while you're out of townFlying in from out of state? Book scouting days so someone puts boots on the ground before you arrive.
  • Pick the help you needCamp, calling, glassing, field dressing or pack-out. Each guide lists what they offer.
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The whole hunt

The whole hunt,
start to finish.

Other apps hand you a map. HuntsUnited runs the whole season with you, from your first license to the freezer, and puts the right people next to you at every step.

01Get started · Licenses & tags

“Where do I even start?”

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New to hunting, or hunting somewhere new? Start with the basics: hunter education, a hunting license, and the right tag for the species and season you want. We walk you through each step, and a coach or local guide can help when you get stuck.

  • Hunter education: where to take it and what it covers
  • Licenses, tags and permits, in plain English
  • Season dates and buy-by dates from your state wildlife agency
  • A coach to walk you through your first season
Start your hunt Talk to a coach
02Prepare · Before the season

“I’ve got my tag. Now what?”

Archery elk · your plan0%

Turn a tag into a plan. Build a week-by-week prep plan, book a coach and line up a local guide who can scout while you're still at home.

  • 1:1 coaches for calling, shooting and e-scouting
  • A prep plan timed to your opener
  • Academy video lessons (coming soon)
Find a coach Open the Academy
03Hunt · In the field

“Get me on animals.”

Hunt Map · exampleOffline basemap
WindSW 8mph
Sunset6:12PM
Moon42%waxing
You Water Wallow
Scent coneLive wind from the southwest. Approach the wallow from the northeast.Example readout

Public land and hunting units, live wind and weather, and basemaps you can download before you lose signal.

  • Download basemaps and public land for no-signal areas
  • Live wind, weather, sun and moon
  • Shared Hunts with your guide and party (sync across devices with your account at launch)
Open the Hunt Map Find a guide
04After · Animal down

“Animal down.”

Animal down0:42:13since harvest
Tag & photosQuarter & bagCool < 40°F
Processors & taxidermists

Celebrate, then move fast. A meat-care checklist with a harvest timer, the closest processors and taxidermists on the map, and a Trophy Wall for the memory.

  • Time-critical meat care, step by step
  • Processors & taxidermists on the map
  • Log the harvest and review your guide
Animal down? Start here Processors
Featured guides

Meet the locals.

Some are full-time pros; many are experienced local hunters who guide alongside their own seasons.

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Know your country?

Get paid to guide the country you know.

You already know the water, the glassing knobs and where the bulls bed. Guide hunters there, full-time or around your own hunts.

  • Requests and quotes in one inbox
  • A calendar you block around your own hunts
  • Message hunters from your phone
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One map for the whole hunt

Everything a hunter needs,
all in one place.

Guides and coaches, plus the taxidermists, processors, gear shops, ranges and camps that make an out-of-town hunt work. Listings are opening now.

Local guides

Scouting, calling, glassing and pack-out from hunters who know the country.

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Hunt coaches

Archery, shooting and first-hunt mentorship.

Find a coach

Taxidermists

Shoulder mounts, euro mounts and rugs.

See taxidermists

Meat processors

Cut & wrap, sausage, out-of-state shipping.

See processors

Lodging & gear

Hunter-friendly cabins, camps, shops and ranges.

Explore
Map view

Find the guides & businesses near where you hunt.

Switch between map and list. As pros join, see who's closest to your hunt and message them directly.

Open the map
The Hunt Map

Public land and hunting units, in your pocket.

Built on public data from the USGS, federal land agencies and state wildlife agencies. Built into every HuntsUnited account, free to start, with Prime and Elite memberships opening soon. No booking fees for hunters. You pay the guide's price.

  • Public land ownershipFederal, state and local public land from USGS PAD-US and agency layers. Private landowner names and boundaries are available in 17 states, including Colorado, Texas, Idaho and Montana, with more coming.
  • Hunting units & offline basemapsHunting units from state wildlife agencies in 20+ states. Download basemaps and public land before you lose signal.
  • Weather & activity estimatesLive wind and forecasts, plus rules-based estimates of likely bedding, feeding and travel areas for 9 species.
  • Waypoints, tracks & GPXMark spots, record tracks and import or export GPX and KML. Shared Hunts for your party work on one device today and sync across devices with your account at launch.
Open the Hunt Map Memberships from $0
The HuntsUnited Hunt Map showing public land over satellite imagery
Get ready before you go

Coaches & the Academy

Book a 1:1 session with a coach, or learn on your own time in the Academy.

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Popular in the Academy

Fair pricing

Local know-how,
on your terms.

A full-service outfitted elk hunt usually runs $5,000 to $8,000. With HuntsUnited you pay a local guide only for the days and help you need, at the rate they set.

Traditional outfitter
$5,400+ typical
Median price of a guided elk hunt in 2026: about $5,400 in Idaho, $6,000 in Colorado, $6,700 in Montana and $8,000 in Wyoming. Source
  • Licensed professional guide
  • Camp & meals often included
  • One fixed package
  • You pay for services you may not need
HuntsUnited
Local guide
$1,250 example
Example: 5 days at $250/day. Each guide sets their own rate. Camp, meals and lodging depend on the guide; you can also bring your own.
  • Locals who know the country (paid guides show their state guide license)
  • Book only the days and services you want
  • Scouting-only and coaching options
  • Cancellation terms shown before you book
Gift a hunt

Give the hunt, not another gadget.

Gift cards, memberships and coaching sessions for the hunter in your life. Delivered on the day you pick, with your message.

Send a gift
For local businesses

List your business.

Taxidermists, processors, gear shops, ranges and lodging. Get in front of hunters planning trips to your area. Basic listings are free.

List your business
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Are HuntsUnited guides licensed?

Most states require anyone who guides for compensation to hold a guide or outfitter license from the state wildlife agency, and commercial guiding on national forest land needs a Forest Service special use permit. Paid guides on HuntsUnited must show their license before their profile goes live, and we're adding background checks to guide onboarding.

What's the difference between a guide and a hunt coach?

Guides go into the field with you: scouting, glassing, calling and helping with pack-out. Hunt coaches help you prepare. Think archery or shooting lessons, hunt planning calls, gear checks and first-hunt mentorship.

Do I still need my own tag?

Yes. HuntsUnited doesn't sell tags. You draw or buy your own license and tag through the state wildlife agency. Your guide helps you make the most of it.

How does payment work?

Requests are free to send, and you're never charged until a guide accepts. When online payments launch, you'll pay through HuntsUnited and funds will be held until after the hunt. Cancellation terms are shown on every profile before you book.

Which areas do you cover?

We're launching state by state, and adding more as local guides join. Want us where you hunt? Tell us.

Field notes, seasons & new guides.

Join the list for season news, field notes and new guides in your area. We'll start sending soon.