Talk to any hunter and most will tell you they will go without other things but hunting gear is one that they will still spend money on. I do taxidermy work and still get more than I want, even this year. I didn't take in as many deer but took in mamy bigger items, ie moose, bear, elk, and 2 bison!?!?! I live in NC so bison are not the norm. I have a feirnd getting ready to open a Pro Shop and he is going to carry Bowtech. I am leaving for Texas at the end of the month for Rio turkey, Audad and javelina, so I know that I am still spending and everyone I know is spending near the usual.