True. Buy the rifle, the tags, the stand, corn to attract, etc. then shoot the deer and cut the meat with pork or beef by a processor who charges so much a pound. I don't mind deer meat chili or deer sausage but if I didn't shoot the animal I will stick with store bought meat.
That being said there are still those who love the meat and save money. There is the added fact that skills are being maintained for what could come in a SHTF situation, both for food and survival.
Yes, I’m really glad people are keeping those skills alive.