RE: "IF" you had $4,000+. Would you........
I agree with more gear. A man is ONLY as good as the equipment he uses. Talent aside, Dale Earnhardt didn't win 7 championships with average equipment!!!
Besides, in all honesty $4k wouldn't really cover a top notch hunt. It might pay for the hunt iteself but not the practically double that price when you lump in travel, tips, special equipment, taxidermy/processing fees etc...