RE: cheapest way to start hunting.
Sorry but no way. I would say $1000 would be more like it, but i am the kind of guy that will go out and spend a lot of money on hunting gear, as my mom would say "Do you always have to have the best new thing that comes out" I hate it when she says that.
Boots= $100.00 at the least
clothes= $200.00 if you want to stay warm
Gun = $500.00 if you want something decent
Scope = $200.00 if you want something decent
Heck that is $1000 right there, not including ammo and license and tags.