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Post by Hawkeye on Jul 4, 2006 11:35:59 GMT -5
OK Guys,lets be honest here, how much money do you actually spend on Hunting, not what your wife thinks , but really think about it. Out of town or state trips,Lodging,Gas,Food, license,Fees,Ammo,Targets,practice at range,tree stands, clothing,processing?, Taxidermy,Misc Equipment,scent control,bug spray,calls,Attractents,decoys, off season Scouting,replacing items. Bribes for wife? really adds up fast doesn't it. we really do contribute to the states economy
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 4, 2006 11:42:40 GMT -5
OK Guys,lets be honest here, how much money do you actually spend on Hunting, not what your wife thinks , but really think about it. Out of town or state trips,Lodging,Gas,Food, license,Fees,Ammo,Targets,practice at range,tree stands, clothing,processing?, Taxidermy,Misc Equipment,scent control,bug spray,calls,Attractents,decoys, off season Scouting,replacing items. Bribes for wife? really adds up fast doesn't it. we really do contribute to the states economy Pushing one grand for sure.. . |
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Post by Hawkeye on Jul 4, 2006 11:47:43 GMT -5
I did some quick estimates this a.m. and my average is 2000.00 dollars per year. of course that includes 15 to 20 days hunting.
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Post by steiny on Jul 4, 2006 12:00:27 GMT -5
I refuse to answer that question in writing.
Does a $3500 Brown bear mount have to be calculated into this?
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Post by Hawkeye on Jul 4, 2006 12:02:48 GMT -5
I refuse to answer that question in writing. Does a $3500 Brown bear mount have to be calculated into this? Oh Yes, And I For got Lease payment for some Hunters. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 4, 2006 12:16:54 GMT -5
I refuse to answer that question in writing. Does a $3500 Brown bear mount have to be calculated into this? Ooopss.. I forgot to figure in a deer mount... Over one grand now.. |
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 4, 2006 12:17:52 GMT -5
For sure over the $1500.
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Post by steiny on Jul 4, 2006 12:40:31 GMT -5
You better add a couple more check boxes Woody.
( ) Equal to the budget of a small third world country.
( ) Slightly less than OJ's legal fees.
( ) Eight zillion Pesos.
( ) I aint telling, and you can't make me.
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Post by drs on Jul 4, 2006 12:45:57 GMT -5
OK Guys,lets be honest here, how much money do you actually spend on Hunting, not what your wife thinks , but really think about it. Out of town or state trips,Lodging,Gas,Food, license,Fees,Ammo,Targets,practice at range,tree stands, clothing,processing?, Taxidermy,Misc Equipment,scent control,bug spray,calls,Attractents,decoys, off season Scouting,replacing items. Bribes for wife? really adds up fast doesn't it. we really do contribute to the states economy I spend, on average, around $500 (TOPS) for my hunting/year. Since I already have my hunting equipment like guns ammo, etc. About the only expenditure I have is fuel, and License & Tags. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 4, 2006 12:47:14 GMT -5
You better add a couple more check boxes Woody. ( ) Equal to the budget of a small third world country. ( ) Slightly less than OJ's legal fees. ( ) Eight zillion Pesos. ( ) I aint telling, and you can't make me. Now that is funny... . |
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Post by drs on Jul 4, 2006 12:47:20 GMT -5
I refuse to answer that question in writing. Does a $3500 Brown bear mount have to be calculated into this? Oh Yes, And I For got Lease payment for some Hunters. I don't have to lease my hunting grounds |
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Post by danf on Jul 4, 2006 14:05:21 GMT -5
Do I have to include my mortgage payment since I hunt on the ground my house is on?? If so, it's no where close to any of the figures you have in the poll.... Take out the mortgage, and I voted in the $250-500 range, but that's just a guess. I spend a lot on gas driving back and forth to my parents place to hunt, but I try to use the excuse of cutting/splitting firewood to go up there.  |
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Post by duff on Jul 4, 2006 14:16:45 GMT -5
Man if you figure vehicles as hunting gear such as 4x4 trucks that most really don't need if it were not for our hobbies, that can get ugly fast. Not to mention gas at $3/gallon these days. Add some equipment here and there most of us don't want to know what our annual budget is.
Some years I buy what I want, others I sell what I had and make due without dipping into the bank. I have always felt that I could eat steak and lobster a whole lot if I didn't hunt. I just enjoy everything about hunting way to much to worry about a few dollars here or there I spend on hunting. It would easily top $1K just in gas, gear, wear and tear, vet bills, dog food, target practice, new arrows, processing equipment........
I don't go out of state verry often, don't lease or own my hunting properties, own an old POS truck, have a comp. lifetime license so those don't add to my cost. But I do a lot of scouting, buy a bit of ammo (mainly steel for waterfowl), hunt as much as possible in my area and still spend a good amount of cash. I don't see how anyone who hunts on a regular basis could keep it under $500/yr
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Post by Hawkeye on Jul 4, 2006 14:50:48 GMT -5
As the TV commercial says some things are priceless,No matter how much I spend on Hunting, I still think it is a bargain for the return on my money.
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Post by indianagooseman on Jul 4, 2006 15:00:29 GMT -5
I've budgeted $200.00 a week just for hunting money for Oct-Feb not to mention any pre season purchases.
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Post by woodmaster on Jul 4, 2006 15:54:24 GMT -5
I don't keep track...I'm too afraid to.....lol
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Post by solohunter on Jul 4, 2006 16:06:45 GMT -5
200 dollars.
Solohunter
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Post by solohunter on Jul 4, 2006 16:37:57 GMT -5
I budget 200 dollars a year. Have to stretch the dollars, do all my own processing, buy things on clearance and make them last. I write them all down, last year I spent 137.64. So I was under budget. Fletchings, new string, a camo t-shirt, some gas for the ATV.....oh and my family knows that for Christmas/birthday/fathers day I only take gift certificates...  Solo |
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Post by wolfhound on Jul 4, 2006 21:19:54 GMT -5
Probably around $250-300 on average. Some years I buy a lot less. I use things till they fall apart generally. I'm still wearing camo bought in 2000.  Boots I had bought then fell apart this spring hog hunting so I've got an additional expense this year.  I still haven't replaced them yet. I have till Nov. so I've got a little time. |
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 5, 2006 4:24:24 GMT -5
Like drs I have most of my equipment, although the new barrel counts this year so I'm prbably going to come in around $750.00
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Boots I had bought then fell apart this spring hog hunting so I've got an additional expense this year. 
