I'd do some low-cost hunting trips. I'd probably do a week bowhuntingin Ohio, staying atan el-cheapo motel. I'd fly out to hunt with some friends around the U.S., using the money for tags/taxidermy/treating my hosts to good food/beer.

So, I'd go as far as $4000 would take me incheap hotel-motel rooms/gas/rental cars/tags/airfare. I'm pretty well set with gear, so I wouldn't want/need much more on that front. With one vacation week to burn every hunting season, and a few personal days - $4000 would keep me busy fora few years. I'm not the kind of guy who needs to be pampered at a luxury spa while I'm trying to hunt - roach motels andhot dogsare fine. I don't really need/want a guide - just agood friend or two and some free time.

I've been blessed with the ability to really stretch a budget, so that kind of bling bling wouldgive me a lot of tags to fill. Time off workwould be my biggest hurdle.