Let's see... Age 16-23(Single) - budget did not matter, and luckily attained most everything I need Age 23-32(Married and 3 kids so far...) - I'll buy arrows & BH as needed, about $50-$75 in tags, still shoot the same bow I bought a couple months before wedding I did go halves with my Dad on 35 acres 5 years ago (my wife is understanding) - best decision ever. Don't count gas, food, etc...as I can't sit still anyway and would have to be outdoors doing something. All treestands, camo, trailcam, etc have come in the form of gifts or giftcards the last 8 years. I was raised a cheaparse, so the newest and greatest has never caught my eye...the experience is all that really matters!
I am like most,i think keeping most of the money to pay down and pay off bills, i can since the economy with south,paying down dept while not getting into any new dept. like credit cards are a nono for us. right now. as far as hunting money i only spend what i can bring in as side job money,so if i want a new bow i have to find out how to pay for it with cash made from my own two hands. it sucks but it is how it is for now. Hope this year turns around for all of us, i have one starting college this year and another next year, thank god for great act scores, my boys they have made me very proud.:D
Lets see last year i spent alot PA Lic......................................$ 48.00 OHIO Trip..................................$1800.00 (Lic,lease, and travel down) Arrows.......................................$ 90.00 Tree stand..................................$300.00 Total..........................................$2238.00 This year Arrows.............................................$90.00 Pa Lic..............................................$48.00 Next????????????????????????? a far cry less than last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No doubt! I bought a new BowTech this year that she still has zero knowledge about. I've figured out that every time I'm in a tree I have close to $2,500 with me. YIKES!
I took the past year off school for numerous reasons, so working 40-50 hours a week, so my budget was much higher than in years past. Starting school back up Monday will definantly put a dent in my budget again as I will only be working about 20 hours a week. New binos-$120 New hunting clothes-$150 New boots-$80 4 new stands/sticks-$750 Arrows-$110 I also have about 50 trips out to my farm from the end of last season to now for scouting and hunting. The farm is about a 30 minute drive from my house, so I'm sure that gas bill adds up over time. I have talked of planning a trip out west for 2011, but so far the expense seems too great to commit to anything yet.
A new bow:D I spend exactly what my wife tells me I can spend Let me put it this way, my last year at cabelas I spent 5,500 dollars. Now that is at cost or below
You guys are making me look bad, and I don't even have kids :D Much of money is going to savings for a VERY hopeful land purchase in the next few years. The rest goes to the constant remodeling I seem to be doing. Although I know these are smart investments, they're not always that fun Better do it now before the kids come, right?:D
First off you guys are really funny and here is how my bdget fixxes up I am high school senior so the money i make goes to either girlfriend and hunting so. used bow (From my youth minister so i got a great deal) $125 Sight (giftcard from christmas) $43 sent cover:$30 all camo is my brothers old ones or gift card purcahses arrows and a release are purchases about to be made so total tbd
I would say approximately $2000 a year.$1500 to $1700 of that is for my DIY out of state trip every year.NY Super sportsman license $96,odds and ends gets me right in the two grand range. I always have new wants but I really don't have any needs,with the exception of a really good land lease.
About $1000 a year. I'm pretty good about keeping my stuff in good condition so that $1000 goes a long way.
This year was a expensive one for me since it was my first year. New Camo $300 New Bow half way through the season $800 with new acces. New Binos $200 Calls and scent around $80 Heavier arrows for hunting $100 New Broadheads $40 New Boots $140 Trail camera $120 Back pack $80 Since I'm pretty bad for being a spontanious shopper I'll probably plan on spending around $500 or $600 per year.
A regular season without having to buy a weapon is usually around 1 thousand dallors.at least. seems like everything keeps getting better and me being a redneck always wants a edge
