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(202 posts)but if you hunt for food, in the long run, it's actually cheaper than buying in the store.
Here's what I paid years and years ago for my hunting rifle.
Remington 700 30.06-used, $500.00.
Here's what I pay yearly.
Hunting license-$33.00
Deer Tag-$50.00.
Cost of dressing deer-depends on how much the deer weighs, I dress all my own game, so I don't know what the cost is if done by a company.
Time-depends on how long one wants to stay out, usually for me, it's a day or two.
Plus the added cost of much better tasting and healthier meat, and for me, the joy of the hunt and the pleasure of knowing that I'm doing my part for conservation, which my fees go towards.
Hunting isn't for everyone, you have to have the patience and skill to take down wild game.