Top 100 Hunting Influencers in 2026

100 creators ranked 18M combined followers Avg. engagement 3% Median 81K Updated September 2026

The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 hunting influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 18M combined followers. Median audience size is 81K (mean 180K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.

Average engagement across the ranking is 3% (median 3%). That is 1.3pp above the 1.75% hunting industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 29.9% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.

On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,115–$5,429 and a Reel $2,016–$8,553 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× hunting premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $5,575–$27,145.

18MCombined followers
81KMedian audience
3%Avg. engagement · niche midpoint 1.8%
29.9%Followers held by the top 3
0Countries · led by n/a
100Verified public figures on this list

Key takeaways for hunting in September 2026

  • Hannah Barron, Katie Van Slyke-Mabry, Cameron Hanes currently sit at the top of this hunting ranking.
  • Follower mix: 59% micro, 35% mid. Dominant tier: micro.
  • Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
  • 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
  • Highest engagement on the list is James Mcarthur at 4.7%, which is not the largest audience (Hannah Barron at 1.8M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
  • A national-team star may have a disengaged Instagram and an engaged TikTok. Price the platform you are actually buying.
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Hunting Influencers ranked

100 creators
1.
Hannah Barron

Hannah Barron Mega

@hannahbarron96

MY ONLY ACCOUNT ALThe Catfish Girl 🐋Hunting, Fishing, Noodling, Bowfishing & SnapChat: hannahbarron96

1.8M Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,982 Posts
alabamaHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

6.
Eva Shockey Brent

Eva Shockey Brent Macro

@evashockey

🌿 Rooted in God, Family, Outdoors, Health + Home🤍 Owner + Creator 🛍️ Shop my faves & must-haves here ⬇️

561K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 5,502 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

8.
Remi Warren

Remi Warren Mid

@remiwarren

Husband, dad, hunter, guide, writer, TV host, video game character. Owner Living off wild meat & documenting my trips.

400K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 5,151 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

9.
John Dudley

John Dudley Mid

@nockontv

Professional Archery Athlete, Elite Level Coach, Passionate Cook, Bow Guru dedicated to teaching archery to the world!

352K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,364 Posts
archeryHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

10.
Kendall Gray

Kendall Gray Mid

@kendallgray1

Kendall Gray is a hunting influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

303K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,730 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

11.
Mario Kalpou

Mario Kalpou Mid

@maneatswildtv

An amazing journey around the globe surviving and harvesting wild food in exotic locations learning about different cultures and the outdoor lifestyle

293K Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,282 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

13.
Casey LaVere

Casey LaVere Mid

@caseylavere

Casey LaVere is a hunting creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

273K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,516 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

18.
Matthew Levi Morgan

Matthew Levi Morgan Mid

@bowlife_levi

🙏Washed in the Blood🎚💙Daddy to Landon, Jaxon, Allie, Crew😍Wifey 🏆16 Time World Champ🥇13 Time ASA SOY🏅12 Triple Crowns

200K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,375 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

19.
Chris Bee

Chris Bee Mid

@chrisbeereal

Chris Bee is a archery content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

181K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,377 Posts
archeryHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

20.
Travis Turner

Travis Turner Mid

@tboneoutdoors

Bone Collector,Realtree Roadtrip co-host. WTU spokesman, Archery Guru, Christian, Hunter, Family, Outdoorsman

180K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 654 Posts
archeryHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

21.
Allie Butler

Allie Butler Mid

@alliembutler

probably somewhere 🏹 season 5Family | Faith | Outdoors | Freedom | Travel👇🏼 Links 👇🏼

177K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,108 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

22.
Taylor Land

Taylor Land Mid

@taylordrury

🦌 / GSM 💻 Digital Marketing Manager🏹 Texas Outfit Owner🌲 Outdoor Life 💍 Wife🎀 Mabry’s Mama📍 Utah🇺🇸 MAGA

166K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,768 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

24.
Eric Chesser

Eric Chesser Mid

@eric_chesser

Eric Chesser is a hunting public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

149K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,912 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

25.
Donnie Vincent

Donnie Vincent Mid

@donnie_vincent

Explorer | Biologist | Conservationist | Sportsman. Founder “To experience fantastic things, you have to put yourself in fantastic places.”

146K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,121 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

26.
Fred Eichler

Fred Eichler Mid

@fredeichler

The Official instagram of Fred EichlerEverything Eichler airs Sundays, 12:30 pm ET on YouTube:

146K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,567 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

27.
Amanda Caldwell

Amanda Caldwell Mid

@amanda_caldwell

Amanda Caldwell is a female hunting content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

144K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,857 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

28.
Mark Kenyon

Mark Kenyon Mid

@wiredtohunt

Author of That Wild Country: An Epic Journey Into the Past, Present, and Future of America’s Public Lands. crew member, Wired to Hunt host.

144K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,184 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

29.
Nick Mundt

Nick Mundt Mid

@nickmundt

Co-host of on Loves to chase Mother Natures elusive creatures Husband to

142K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,484 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

31.
Alyssa Hall

Alyssa Hall Mid

@alyfromalabama

📍 Sweet Home AL | 29♥️ God Bless | Roll Tide🌲 In the woods | On the water👩🏻‍💻 Marketing Director | 🏹

140K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,499 Posts
alabamaHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

32.
Sarah Beth Lawhorn

Sarah Beth Lawhorn Mid

@sarahbeth.lawhorn

Ohio Outdoorswoman Healing from Mold toxicity / CIRSWife | Mom | BelieverI can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me

134K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 5,959 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

35.
Jana Waller Bair

Jana Waller Bair Mid

@skullboundtv

Hunter, angler, skull artist, conservationist, writer. Host & Exec Producer Skull Bound TV & Skull Bound Chronicles. 16 Seasons now FREE on CarbonTv.

109K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,254 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

36.
Don Kisky & Kandi Kisky

Don Kisky & Kandi Kisky Mid

@whitetailfreakstv

Don Kisky & Kandi Kisky is a hunting public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

107K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 863 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

37.
Brian Call

Brian Call Mid

@brian_call

Gritty Brand Co.Gritty Podcast | | Hunter, Conservationist, Public Land Defender LINKS👇🏼

105K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,126 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

44.
Tyler Jordan

Tyler Jordan Micro

@tylerjordan

Tyler Jordan is a hunting public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

92.4K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,042 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

46.
Aaron Warbritton

Aaron Warbritton Micro

@aaronwarbritton

Aaron Warbritton is a hunting influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

87.1K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 4,583 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

48.
Sydney Broadaway

Sydney Broadaway Micro

@sydneyleann40

Sydney Broadaway is a female hunting influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

85.1K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,988 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

49.
Ted Zangerle

Ted Zangerle Micro

@ted_zangerle

Ted Zangerle is a hunting creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

82.1K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 2,489 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

50.
Blake Garrett

Blake Garrett Micro

@theblakegarrett

Content Creator | Photographer | Hunter "Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from" ~ Jim Kwik

81.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,906 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

51.
Trent Cole Jr.

Trent Cole Jr. Micro

@colebuck58

Follow Philadelphia Eagles Hall Of Famer to be educated and entertained from his journey of life. Follow

80.5K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 340 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

54.
Clay Hayes

Clay Hayes Micro

@clayhayeshunter

Trad Bows, primitive skills, bow hunting and other cool stuff. 🏹🐗 ALONE Season 8⬇️Check the link tree for Patreon, YouTube, & my Website⬇️

76.8K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,125 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

55.
Kaitlyn Maus

Kaitlyn Maus Micro

@kaitlynmaus

▪always improving • self filmer ▪ passion for the outdoors▪Stay Humble // Hunt Hard // Love Life // Travel Often

76.4K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 2,763 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

56.
Kristy Titus

Kristy Titus Micro

@kristytitus

📺 TV Show Host: Pursue the Wild 🎤 Podcast Host: Wild and Uncut. 2A Advocate. Hunter. Conservationist. 🇺🇸🙏🏻

74.8K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 8,335 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

57.
Garrett Rasch

Garrett Rasch Micro

@raschgarrett

Hunter | Angler | Professional Hunting GuideOwner | Premier Hunts Local & International |

72.8K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,896 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

60.
Kristy Lee Cook

Kristy Lee Cook Micro

@kristylee15

Mom | Hunter | Singer | TV Host | Horse Trainer 🐎Host of [The Most Wanted List] | Watch now👇

67.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,012 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

61.
Sam Soholt

Sam Soholt Micro

@samsoholt

Host of the Legends Of The Wild Podcast by Just a guy with a camera. Pictures from my adventures around the world.

67K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 7,120 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

63.
Sara Stover Gamache

Sara Stover Gamache Micro

@pnw_huntress

Archery Hunter 🏹World Traveler 🌎Patriot 🇺🇸 Business Owner 💃🏻Marketing Genius 👩‍🎓Wife of a badass Green Beret💍

62.6K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,421 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

65.
Brandon Thome-Neitzel

Brandon Thome-Neitzel Micro

@brandon_neitzel

Discovering the world one adventure at a time/ Sitka Whitetail Ambassador / Mathews // GORE HuntingTech / VaporTrail / Carbon Express / onX

57.4K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,914 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

66.
Ralph & Vicki

Ralph & Vicki Micro

@ralphandvicki

Married 💍 | Believers ✝️ | Hunters 🦌 | Evergreen Couple 🌲 | The Choice TV 25 years | Celebrating great outdoors, family, & friends!

57.3K Followers 959 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,016 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

68.
Joel Burham

Joel Burham Micro

@whitetail_fit

👻: whitetailfitOfficial Whitetail Fit YouTube 🎥📍NE // God First // Bowhunter // Fitness // Positivity

57.1K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 3,846 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

70.
Steven Drake

Steven Drake Micro

@stevendrakephoto

Steven Drake is a hunting influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

53.1K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,238 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

72.
Bianca Jane

Bianca Jane Micro

@herhumble_hunt

Child of God👑 | 1st Generation Solo Hunter 🏹| Georgia Girl | 🏀Mom of 🏀 | ICU Nurse 🩺| Read My Blog Link Below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

51.5K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,391 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

74.
Priscilla Magana

Priscilla Magana Micro

@outdoorpris

Priscilla Magana is a hunting influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

50K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 3,584 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

76.
Michael Hunsucker

Michael Hunsucker Micro

@michaelhunsucker

Michael Hunsucker is a hunting public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

46.5K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 3,744 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

77.
Brandon Adams

Brandon Adams Micro

@_ba_adams

Brandon Adams is a hunting creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

46.1K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 1,751 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

82.
Rachel Ahtila

Rachel Ahtila Micro

@rachelahtila

Rachel Ahtila is a female hunting public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

40.5K Followers 720 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,278 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

83.
Stephanie Ray

Stephanie Ray Micro

@the_gazelle_16

Hunting, fishing, lake livin’ 🏹🎣🛥️☀️Cooking wild game 🥩 Doctor of Physical Therapy • Michigan ✋🏼

37.4K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 6,170 Posts
female fishingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

87.
Sierra Langbell

Sierra Langbell Micro

@sierra_langbell

📸 Hunting Photographer🦆 Waterfowl Taxidermist in Omaha, NE⇀ Accepting local birds only⇀ See website 🔗 for Custom Hats⇀ Photo ||

34.9K Followers 969 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,229 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

88.
Jeff Danker

Jeff Danker Micro

@jeffdanker

- Host of on 🦌- Jesus Christ is Lord of my life - Husband to Traci / Father to Jaylee & Gracie⬇️ Links⬇️

34.4K Followers 948 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 7,604 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

89.
Jason Seegmiller

Jason Seegmiller Micro

@outdoorseeg

You'll find me outside | Love all wildlife, but Mule Deer are King | Wildlife Photography | All content is my own unless stated otherwise

33.5K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 3,061 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

90.
John Stallone

John Stallone Micro

@johnstallone

•Podcast Host •Archery Pro •Outdoor Writer•Wildlife Conservation Advocate •Hunting Guide

32.2K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 3,920 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

91.
Sean Morgan

Sean Morgan Micro

@seanmorganoutdoors

UTAH | High Country Mule Deer Hunter | Shed Antler Hunter || Hoyt Archery | SKRE Gear | SEVR | PACK Wheel |

31.2K Followers 815 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 5,502 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

93.
Casey Smith

Casey Smith Micro

@casey_msmith

📍OGDEN UTAHRet. Army Veteran Veterans Advocate - Hunts For The BraveSkydiver 🪂 | outdoorsman🦌 |

30.8K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 3,619 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

94.
Jace Guymon

Jace Guymon Micro

@jdgsheds

YouTube: Jace Guymon Hunting 10% discount - JACEGUYMON code- apex

29.9K Followers 643 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 9,429 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

95.
James Mcarthur

James Mcarthur Micro

@riseandshed

▶️Passion for life and living it▶️Married up ▶️Girl Dad▶️Photographer/ Videographer▶️RISE to the occasion, SHED self doubt

29.8K Followers 971 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 7,449 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

96.
Sam Haley

Sam Haley Micro

@addicted2antlers

📍IDAHO | SHEDHUNTER | HUNTER OUTDOORSMAN | PEW | 2020 TUNDRA PRO👇🏻 YouTube | Links below 👇🏻

29.7K Followers 909 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,829 Posts
huntingsportsathletetraining

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

99.
Nicole Belke

Nicole Belke Micro

@nicolebelke

Professional Button PusherUsually found behind the camera Sometimes I write things📍Illinois

28.1K Followers 857 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 9,465 Posts
female huntingHuntingsportsathlete

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix

Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× hunting adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.

DeliverableLowHigh
Typical feed post on this list$1,115$5,429
Typical Reel on this list$2,016$8,553
Five-creator test campaign (feed)$5,575$27,145

What this hunting influencers ranking actually shows

Process content (training, gear, recovery) outperforms trophy photos. Niche sports (climbing, golf, hoops) convert communities; mega athletes convert awareness. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,842 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.

Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.

Where gender is labelled, the split is 35 female / 62 male (3 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.

Follower-tier mix

TierCreatorsShare
Nano (<10K)00%
Micro (10K–100K)5959%
Mid (100K–500K)3535%
Macro (500K–1M)22%
Mega (1M+)44%

How to brief hunting influencers

  • In-season athletes have tiny production windows. Book the off-week.
  • Ask whether league or team rules limit logos.
  • Outdoor and endurance creators often outperform ball-sport celebrities on CPE.

Formats that usually work here: training Reels, gear reviews, match/event Stories, challenge UGC. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.

Hunting Influencers vs related lists

Hunting Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Female Basketball Influencers and has a smaller median audience (81K vs 153K).

Hunting Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Female Golf Influencers and has a smaller median audience (81K vs 174K).

Hunting Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than Snowboard Influencers and has a smaller median audience (81K vs 89.9K).

ListCreatorsMedian followersAvg. ER
Hunting Influencers (this page)10081K3%
Female Basketball Influencers135153K2.6%
Female Golf Influencers103174K2.6%
Snowboard Influencers9089.9K3.1%

Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.

Hunting Influencers — frequently asked questions

Who are the top hunting influencers in 2026?

Our September 2026 ranking of 100 hunting influencers is led by Hannah Barron, Katie Van Slyke-Mabry, Cameron Hanes. Combined they represent 18M followers, with an average engagement of 3%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.

How is this hunting list ranked?

Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 81K followers, 3% average ER, 29.9% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.

What engagement rate is good for hunting Instagram accounts?

For hunting we treat ~1.75% as the 2026 industry midpoint (a bit above Instagram’s mean — training clips travel, press-day photos do not). This list averages 3%, which is 1.3pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.

How much do hunting influencers charge in 2026?

Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 1.1× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,115–$5,429; a Reel is $2,016–$8,553. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.

Where are these hunting influencers based?

The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.

How can I contact these hunting influencers?

100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.

How often is the hunting list updated?

Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.

What campaign formats work best with hunting?

The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix training Reels, gear reviews and in-season event Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.