This is why I don’t hunt. It sounds like fun until you take your shot. After that, its nothing but work.
Hunters say that too. The Fun’s over once you pull the trigger. At one time I didn’t mind the extra work. I would shoot a doe or two for meat but I would take a trophy if one presented itself. At my age and condition it’s more work than its worth unless it’s a world class rack. I can afford to buy the meat so I let the does and small racks go.
It is work but to some it is enjoyable. If you hunt with friends who are experienced that can lighten your load too. The whole process of hunting can be a lot of work. Prepping to processing and even cooking.
If you want to hunt without the work you could go to a hunting lodge or hire a guide who will handle that part. That costs money. If you are just going for a meat hunt those are cheaper than trophy hunts.
People go out on charter fishing trips here, salmon, bottom fish and halibut. When they come in their catch is fileted and packaged for them. A successful fishing trip turns out cheaper than buying the fish.
This doesn’t sound very American :)
Since learning how to field dress, my life has been improved 10 fold. This meat now serves meat and I learned why a man sits at the head of the table...
... so I can watch everyone eat what I harvested.