How much do you spend?

[lpcjon2]

I was wondering how much you spend on average a year to hunt.This means License and equipment and such.If you hunt other states list that cost separate.

 And what is your average harvest numbers.  

[Don Stokes]

Are you kidding? I'll NEVER put it in writing!    

[bornagainbowhunter]

Well, I don't buy alot of new stuff, so this does not include my bow or arrows.  If you want to spread that cost out it would be a Robertson Primal Styk, some stitka spruce shafts from the feathered shaft and some Ace super express heads. totaling about $650
eqpt-$650
liscense-$25
usually walk to a stand-$0
Same treestands for years-$0
same camo for years-$0
get about 4 or 5 deer a year.

out of state
gas-$175
camp supplies-$200
Out of state liscense-$250
pope and younge buck-$$priceless
1 buck
1 doe
1 or 2 turkeys
Missouri used to sell doe tags for $7.  I would by my liscense and $49 in doe tags.  AAhhh the good old days...

[Gray Buffalo]

Never write it down. If I did my wife would know and a man doesn't need that  

[Mechslasher]

well, so far this year i've spent approximately $1000 on planting my foodplots THREE times.  hope the third time is the charm!

[Nosight]

As said above,if the wife ever saw the real $$$ spent on this hobby...

Well enough said on that....  

What she sees is about 500$ a year.

Later......Buzz

[John Scifres]

Except for out-of-state hunts every few years, my hunting costs are basically a wash.  I've done the math and the 150-200 pounds of meat I get every year costs me about $3 a pound.  I can't count on getting anything store bought except chicken or burger for that.

I have a lifetime license that paid for itself 4 years ago and I make or trade almost everything I use.  I did buy a leafy suit and some broadheads on sale this year.  Thankfully I have a couple real good private places to hunt that are owned by friends or family so I don't have to resort to leasing.  Almost all my costs are gas money.  I am very blessed and thankful.

My out-of-state hunts are paid for out of extra money I earn selling wood or bow blanks.

[Biggie Hoffman]

Whatever it takes......

[Bjorn]

Don't want to keep track of spending on stuff I like.................

[Rank Bull]

I smell a trap.

[Gehrke145]

I end up between 4/5k

[chopx2]

This is a perfect example of why we shouldn't repeal "Don't ask don't tell!"
 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Texas Hunting License = $25.00
Gas = depends on where I'm going - $65.00/$325.00
Archery Equipment (string, shafts, feathers, Broadheads) = $100.00+/-
Food = depends on where I'm going - $50.00 for a week

[Ssamac]

Bowhunting, Rifle Hunting, Muzzleloader Season? Which State, which license?

Keeps me sane the rest of the year. Charge it to Medical expense.

More than I should is the answers. Don't ask, don't tell. LOL

sam

[trapperzeke]

More than I should, less than I would if I had other vices.

[Desert Hunter]

I was curious about this myself. Arizona is a little more expensive than other states even for in state but i did figure it out. With my tag, license, fuel and food for the hunt, processing fees, the bull elk I shot this year will cost me about 3.50 a pound. Now it was a large bodied bull but still not too bad considering the quality of the meat and the fun I had. That is the beauty of archery hunting, it does not have to be overly expensive.

[Mr.Magoo]

$55 for an all inclusive hunting/fishing license and I spent about $20 for a pack of broadheads.  

I've averaged 1 deer a year over the last few years.

Golf is a completely different story ...

[Eugene Slagle]

Hunt Club = $150.00
License & tags = $54.00 + fishing license
Gear = $100.00

I normally take 1 - 3 Deer a year on average.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Not much anymore, unless I buy a new bow. I did buy 1/2 dozen carbons this year,  and a new glove.

[goblism]

....no comment.  Considering I am looking to purchase some land....big no comment