Not even close, with respect to how much money we spend in equipment, gear, all other things that relate to hunting, we could buy beef for a lot less than what we spend to get (or not) one deer!! But I do agree with everything else Soilarch said.

I just enjoy getting out and watching wildlife. Last weekend, I watched a little deer buried to his butt into a berry bush. I also watched as a doe and fawn peacefully walked down to the watering hole to get some water, the whole time not knowing I was there. These are the priceless moments that I cherish, and are the reason I hunt