Ive never heard of a deer hunt or trophy fee that costs ,13k let alone 25k! Also going on a paid hunt does not guarantee you're going to kill a trophy buck. To answer your question simply, the difference between an outfitter, and DIY on public land, is the same as playing golf on a public course, and having an exclusive membership to a private club. its the same game, but theres alot less people to share it with.