RE: How much $ have you speant...
I've only been hunting 3 years now (2 years with bow and 1 with gun). I started off kinda cheap because I didn't know if I was going to like hunting or not. First year: bought used Winchester 3030--$200 + $100 on licenses, second year bought a used PSE bow off ebay and some accessories--about $100 + $100 on licenses....this year I went out and bought a lifetime hunting license $650, new bow $400, and a few accessories $100. So in 3 years I've spent about $1600 +. As you can see, I've enjoyed every minute since I started hunting. It's very addictive and once you start, you just can't stop. My wife has probably about had it with me, she just doesn't understand how I can enjoy sitting out in the rain, snow, or cold so much. I love every second I get to spend out in the woods and it's probably gonna cost me several thousands more over the rest of my life. It's not a cheap thing to get into, but it sure is relaxing, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time.