I don't hunt for the meat, so it doesn't matter to me. I guess if you have a local place to hunt, don't buy gear often or ever, wear regular clothes, butcher your deer yourself among other things, it would pay. Just isn't worth it to me. I hunt for enjoyment not for a living. I do enjoy eating deer once in awhile, but I wouldn't want to live on it. I know some who do though. Some enjoy the whole process, and that's great.I just like to hunt.