I don't have not problem with anyone using an outfitter. They have just as much right to make money as any profession. Just like any profession out there, there are great ones and terrible ones.

That said you might consider a compromise of sorts. A good unguided, DIY private land trespass hunt can be had for about 1/2 of your max. Helps in a lot of ways (especially not risking hunting in a crowd) and you still get the satisfaction of doing it yourself.