RE: Why are hunts so damn expensive???
As stated, you can do a DIY hunt for $1000 or less. Is that too much? Then if it is a priority to go, you have to do what it takes to save up that money, work toward a better job, etc. No, I don't think it is a rich mans sport yet. As stated, tag prices are going in that direction though.
And no I don't think outfitters are fleecing anyone. They work hard and get what they can for the hunts. Just like the grocery store, hardware store, they get what they can for their product, as would you if you were an outfitter.