Do I really want to kill a deer? I mean, I’m not overly fond of venison. I’m not going to use the pelt. I WILL eat deer meat but more as both an obligation after killing and a practice for a self-reliant future.
I get to spend hours alone in Nature, which recharges my soul.
If I killed 2+ deer each year, how much money would I SAVE on meat?
If I buy all the gear most guys use to hunt, how much money will I LOSE on meat?
At some point, the gain has to exceed the expense. Otherwise I have a very expensive hobby.
Why does it cost so much to do EVERYTHING? Land is expensive. Building a house is expensive. Owning chickens is expensive. Hunting is expensive. Farming is expensive. Grocery shopping is expensive. There has to be a line drawn where we decide to make due with minimal supplies or build our own accessories with minimal tools.