Yes she does rock. She got me 4 boxes of Remington core-lokt 180 gr to sight in. She really is awesome. So it looks like I need some warm clothing and insulated boots. I will shop around tonight and post some links and hopefully someone can chime in if it is any good.

Are you going to still hunt, be stationary on the ground, or up in a tree? If you'll be stationary on the ground, a ground blind will be beneficial. To be up in a tree, you'll need some for of tree stand. None of these items are inexpensive. Hope that helps.

Edventurous

I'd be wondering why my wife all of a sudden wanted me to go deer huntin'.

You can pick up a cammo blind for $50. or better yet a ladder stand for not much more and get up off the ground. Scent control is not such a problem then, and you can see better. Buy extra ammo and practice until Dec.,15. Get a good but not too expensive skinning knife. Buy deer tags and get the literature to learn all the rules for your area. If you hike and have good warm clothes for that, you are ready. Pack your pack with the snacks and drinks you like for hiking, all the gear you use for your hikes you will probably use on your hunts, so really just add the tags,orange clothes, rifle and ammo, and learn all you can about field dressing and have the tools for that.
The 180 gr.ammo will be fine for hunting if you have a box left after sighting in, but try and find 125Gr.pointed soft points for future hunts. You'll thank me later!

I would assume I will be on the ground. I do not think you can have tree blinds on Public Land. In fact, not sure if you can even take a ground blind on Public Land. Would I even be able to lug one in there?

If you are looking for cheap camo and have access to a goodwill store or one like it i would highly recommend that....my dad lives in st. louis and picks up some really nice stuff there.....like new.....he has the money, but i guess has made it his hobby hunting for bargains.....don't be afraid of army issue camo either....it works...

In kansas both are legal on public land....if you leave them there anyone can access them...first come first serve...they must be placed no sooner than 14 days before season and taken out no later than 14 days after....a ground blind is easy to pack in...i would recommend practicing putting it up and down first though....

Good advice from everyone!

I'm also fairly new to hunting. I'm also on a tight budget as well. I killed my first last year, and have two in the freezer this year. All three were shot when I was wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, an old blue camp coat, and hiking boots. One from a stand, one leaning over a hay bale, one standing up next to a barn in full view of the deer. No scent control, no grunt call, not antlers to rattle - just watching them over time to learn the patterns, being very still, and having some patience.

I'm not saying this is the ideal way of doing it, I'm just saying that it's possible to hunt deer successfully without expensive gear. As far as a cheap blind, Wallyworld has a big piece of camo burlap for like $10. That and some rope would give you a really cheap blind if you were backed up into some bushes. Just a thought.

You might check out Craigslist for your area. I picked up my blind for $20. It's about 5 ft. square at the base, and about 6 ft. tall in the center. It's also killing me cause it's out in the swamp, and I can't get out there during the week!

AAA on the fashion statement. Dont get pulled in by the slick advertisements for the miracle camo. You can often get by to start with what you have with a few exceptions:
AVOID: Browns and tans.
AVoid white on anything, anywhere, even in pockets or underwear and hankies.
Avoid cotton. It holds moisture (think terrycloth towels and washclothes), which will chill you after you sweat (and we all sweat, all day long).
Picc synthetics and wool. Polyfleece sweaters and sweat pants are inexpensive, and serve as great inexpensive long underwear.
Essential:
Make sure your gun is sighted in for your hunting conditions! Remember gun oil, cleaning rod,gun cleaner and ammo before anything! Once sighted stay with the same ammo!
Good ear warming orange hat, warm gloves. Heavy NON COTTON socks.
Waterproof boots.
Knife. (I have gutted many deer with my trusty scout knife...not perfect, but it did the job...until you get better). You will want to get a goodknife if you dont have one. It is tough to go wrong with the Buck Ranger (model 110). They are extremely high quality, and relatively inexpensive (35.-40. or so).
Pocket sharpener.
Small flashlight to find your way in and out of your stand, and to look for your dear at dusk.
Disposable pocket warmers (lots) until you figure out how to dress appropriatly.
A day pack- for water bottle, sandwich, etc. My buddy used his sons "Smurfs"pack for 2 years. Oh well.
Foam fanny pad. Inexpensive, but invaluable if you are sitting. It may be the only dry surface around.
Stuff you already have- put some papertowels in your pocket to dry your rifle scope lens. Ten feet or so of light cord to help you pull a deer out. A bottle of water.
Your kit doesnt have to be expensive, and you can probably do all right with your 200.
Remember, if you arent warm, you wont be still and wont see anything. Check out the local thrift stores for coveralls, wool pants, sweaters, etc.
Hat, gloves, knife, boots and socks. That is where I would start-Good luck