I hope to use whatever extra time I have hunting instead of sitting around the house doing nothing. Getting out into the woods invigorates and inspires me. Perhaps it will lead to more drive to continue a fruitless job search.

It opens up plenty of time to hit the local public lands. This year I have spent about 10 more days in the field and since it is local I don't spend the extra money except for gas but the savings for food will offset that.

I'm personally trying to do my part by stimulating the economy. Just bought a new climber, and will buy a muzzleloader before too long. Sshhhh, don't tell my wife. Actually i've been holding off on a few purchases because it's a little tight. Doing plenty of windowshopping. The treestand was a safety purchase. Can't make any money if your dead.

I'm cutting down my spending in almost all areas, but hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits aren't seeing any cuts at all. They keep me sanest and happiest. I've been buying a new gun every couple months and have purchased more gear in the last half year than I ever have. It feels good personally, and it's good to stimulate the economy just that little bit, especially when the outdoors industry is the sector getting the business.

No it hasn't as far as hunting or fishing.
Tryin to find ammo though is like pullin teeth at times.

earlyriser81:
Got all the guns I want and a Bow too. Ammo you can never have enough.

There'll be someone elected that'll undo the evil that's goin on now.

One other thing that comes to mind regarding hunting season and the recession, and maybe Chad should do a post analyzing this concept, is that it presents an opportunity for hunters to fill their freezers with meat (deer, turkey, etc.) which will inevitably lead to easing the grocery bill. What say you Chad: for those of us without jobs and of limited means, how much savings can one accrue as a result of putting 130 lbs of meat in the freezer?

Then again, there are hunters who donate their meat to the homeless shelters and that's another boon to those down and out during this god-awful economic slump.

Sharkfin, Sorry to hear. Where is the lease? Perhaps you can sub-let? recoup some of it and/or avoid having to sell the rifle? If you must sell the rifle,...what is it?

Definitely impacting my fall hunting. Thankfully I still have a job, but w/ the wife in RN school, I'm having to work every minute I can to keep my head above water.