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> Except the ethics and stuff.

Isn't amazing how taking something out of context can completely change the intended meaning? I never said " Me only eating meat that I hunt is doing the same thing that a vegan diet would do." I said " Me only eating meat that I hunt is doing the same thing that a vegan diet would do, in terms of supply and demand." Of course hunting does not fit into a vegan diet. But it does have the same impact on the meat industry, because I am not buying meat. The money I spend on hunting goes to the government.

> I'm really surprised you haven't factored in the cost of the gun, the ammo, your time, lodging, equipment, processing, transport, refrigeration...

Most of these costs are 1 time payments. As a vegan, I am sure you have spent money on cooking equipment, like knifes, blenders, cutting boards, dishwashers, bowls, ect. that are not included in the actual cost of being vegan.

Still, to answer your question I will give you some price range ideas. Almost all of my things are hand-me-downs, but let's pretend you are a new hunter.

Gun: $250 This is for a basic gun, but this is a 1 time payment and can last many lifetimes if cleaned after every use.

Ammo: $15 20 rounds can last 2+ seasons. A hunter who is careful about shot placement will use 4 rounds or less per hunt. 2 hunts a year, 2 and a half years worth of ammo. Costs can also be cut down by reloading.

Time: Most hunters go hunting 2-3 days before the season starts to go camping. Hunting trips are more like camping trips than you realize. Most hunters, my self included, love to spend their time hunting. The time spent hunting is positive for most people.

Travel: If you are an out of state hunter, it gets costly, yes. In state hunting, travel can be extremely short. My elk camp is 6 hours away, so yeah there's that. But my deer hunting camp is literally 10 minutes from me.

Lodging: $91 Another 1 time purchase that can last 15+ years if treated correctly. This tent is plenty big enough for 2-3 people. In the case of my deer camp, I sleep at home, for free.

Equipment: Not sure what this means. I mean for knifes you can get dirt cheap ones any where. You could even use a kitchen knife. Food is typically the same price as it would be if I went to a grocery store to eat at home. Knifes are also 1 time purchase things.

Processing: $4 I mean, other than butcher paper and a meat grinder this is free. You can pay to have a butcher do it for you, but it is impracticable for cost savings.

Transport: Biggest cost really. Depends on where you are hunting. I mean you spend money on gas going camping or on a vacation, and since hunting is really just that, it doesn't really matter to me.

Refrigeration: I have 3 freezers, so this wasn't really a cost for me, but you can find cheap used fridges for less than $100. This is another 1 time purchase.

So all together: Less than $700 for all costs. These are all one time costs that only need to be payed for once. Let's say transportation is another $200 a year. That is still less than $1 per pound of meat. Obviously you are not successful every year, which I guess could add to costs, but the point of hunting isn't to kill something every year. It is to get out into the woods and make an attempt to feed your family.