Maybe I got some of the facts wrong. The three grand may include travel north, food and drinks, as well as the outfitter cost. That was the number they were going on about.
Either way, out of curiosity, I am still undecided if I would take the shot if I was in that position.
I would probably wait if it were me.
They usually produce only every second year from that outfitter. Some years these four older guys pay to go a second time in the same year. These guys got the money so it is most likely really nice accommodations.