I know that is meant as comedy but deer meat for me costs very little. I don't need to buy new gear (and handload all my ammo), my license (good for 5 deer at a minimum) costs $60 and I have to point out it is a combo license so it is also good for both freshwater and saltwater fishing and I have a place that lets me hunt for free.

Using the license cost a deer costs $12. Gas to get to the hunting place and back is maybe $15. Freezer bags to process a deer is about $18. So I've got $35 into the meat from a deer. I can handle that expense.