Doing diffrent?.. I know there are alot of variables on this subject but please share some of your thoughts.
I for one am focusing on hunting alot closer to home for this upcoming season; I love to travel to hunt diffrent states but the money is alot tighter than in recent years; my out-of-state license fees will be used to travel more of Arkansas in finding places to hunt; I am growing alot bigger garden and will be canning more than in the past;
I am also in the market to buy alot more arrows and broadheads and will be buying an extra deep freeze for the meat I plan to harvest; I have cut way back {almost quit} eating out and am saving money in everyway possible to prepare for the upcoming season;
Please share on the ways you are doing things different in this recession; your thoughts may help someone else; as always thank you, God bless... :campfire:
I am glad i dont have to cut back anything. Saying this, i am a student and was before, so i never had much money. But now i found a great part time job and to be honest i got more money now than before the regression.
But for all who feel the regression, i hope you make it well. My best wishes and supporting thoughts for those!
going to hunt even harder.
Not me. I REFUSE to participate in this recession. I haven't worked 12-14 hour days for the last 30 years to have to curtail my hunting trips. Full speed ahead!
I'm going to spend even more time in the woods, so I'm isolated from the doom and gloom forecasters. I'm going to the same shoots as I did last year and spend some money to help bring back the economy, just doing my part.
i already spend 100+ days hunting and 100+days on the lake, not counting what i scout and trap too. I am literally getting paid to go school at the moment for my masters degree (not bad for 23) Still looking for a job with the DOI but not sure that will come around any time soon
I'm with Biggie on this one I REFUSE to participate.I've worked to many long hours of overtime away from friends and family to have someone tell me how to live my life or spend my money.I've got 4 hunts booked this year plus all the local hunts.These words have just put my in the purchasing mode for that new custom recurve I've been thinking about.I'm sure most of the boyers out there could use a stimulous. I'll write the check (now how many #s & Length.....)FULL SPEED AHEAD
I travel doing my job. I don't care to travel when I'm off. Although, I'm still looking at a Moose John float, in the future.
There are still 100's of thousands of Hoosier land to be searched...walking, biking,canoeing.
I will travel to the same Indiana hunts and get in as many shoots, where ever I can.
AMEN Biggie!!! You must be a EIB listener!!
I am planning my biannual Colorado deer hunt, also saving for a moose hunt in Alaska next year!
Also planning on a fall color trip to Michigan's UP with my wife and two girls!
Although, my family and I are still living on our budget that we have been on for 5 plus years (Thanks Dave Ramsey!), b/c of the budget with a secure job, we can are still able enjoy our extra activities!
chris <><
Like Biggie, Cooch, and Onions, I refuse to participate in this rececession.
Ron
I'm in construction. There is no recession in upstate NY.We're already past the recession phase and now we're well into a depression.
I get a kick out of the "I refuse to participate in this rececession". I am sure all those who lost their jobs,homes,cars,etc just CHOSE to participate! Be thankfull if this has not affected you and keep the ones who lost everything in your prayers. I appologize if I took this the wrong way!
So far my work or personal has not been affected and I am very Thankful for that.I have seen alot of factory jobs going away in the state and believe it or not our oil production jobs took a big layoff a few months back. I figure sooner or later we will feel the pain from those Jobs being reduced.
I'm glad I bought all of my toys before the recession started. Hunting and fishing are cheap if you already own the equipment, and an afternoon of stump shooting is cheap entertainment.
Well, I am still figuring that out. I was in the construction equipment business so you can guess where I am right now. Got laid off around the first of March. I am almost 58 and have been in that business for over 31 years. Folks aren't fighting each other to hire me.
Back to the question. On one hand, it looks like I will finally have the time to go on some hunts. On the other, where is the money going to come from?
The one thing I do know is that I don't have enough years left to let any opportunities to hunt with my sons pass, so I will figure a way to buy the non-resident licenses.
I'm not wasting money and I don't go anywhere that I don't need to.
Biggie! You go with your bad self!
Billy, I hear you! I'm having a blast exploring the reservoir just a half hour from home!
But I still want to go on a hog hunt!!!
Bona
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I have just recently taken part in a savings program. For every dollar I spend on something I want, I put .50 into my savings account. Just a little something to fall back on incase things get really difficult. This approach has also caused me to look at prices a lot closer and be more discriminate with the money I am spending.
I am going to start hunting at night. I can save a lot on camo.
Out of state hunts are booked; a bow has been bought. I am going to hunt deer harder here close to home this year. The only difference this year than the past few is I did not spend the money to book any hunts in Canada. Some of that is me being mad at the airlines; which treat us all like criminals and cattle...
Life is short,,, enjoy it. Work hard, save some money for bow trips and go get after them.
John III
Arkansaslongbow,
Good post with some pretty varied responses. For my part, yes still have a job; but had to take a 34% cut in salary and instead of working 50 hours week I now work 70 hours because of layoffs. Have seen retirement funds go in the tube and wonder if I really will be able to hang up work in a year or two? With all of that said, I am way better off than a whole lot of other good hard working people. Plan on hunting in state this year and keeping cost down any way that we can, look for ways to repair equipment that I have, resoled hunting boots instead of buying new, make use of the clothing that I have, use the library for books in lieu of buying new. Will save up and try and do a caribou hunt next year, have money put aside for a Shrew bow that is ordered with Ron, but other than that just don't spend it unless we have to. These times do clear ones head and for me I realize just how important being outdoors is and just how unimportant having the newest, fastest, and best is not. Not trying to be on a soapbox, but one way or another I will walk in the woods or desert with my bow and enjoy being part of nature.
I quess the wife and I have lived a relatively conservative life style for many years ,thanks to our upbringing. We have everything we need and then some, we're blessed compared to most. That said, the wife and I still have work but will need to work longer into our retirement years because of the loss to the market.
IMHO we all need to take a step back and take a good hard look at the way we live. Most live in a very wasteful, throw away, me first, society. We could get by with alot less and be just as happy if not more so. Ok, Ok, I'll get off my soapbox and get back to the question.
We planted a bigger garden, cut back on energy consumption (electricity) slowed down on the highway for better mpg, and make our tips count. No more running to the store for small items. Traded to a better mpg vehicle.
Never ate out much but do even less now.
I will be hunting and fishing in my home state.
Other than that I too refuse to be a part of this recession. LOL
I am participating in this recession, not by choice or because I want too. Times are tough for a lot of folks who get up and work hard every day. I've started planting a garden, eat a lot of venison and cut back on things like satellite t.v. and am keeping my old truck instead of buying a new one. I've limited my bowhunting to whitetails. I'd love to try pig or elk hunting but right now the money is too tight. I'm thankful to God for what I have and try not to worry about the rest. Even when things are tough we americans live a much better lifestyle than most of the folks in the world.
I still have a job, but have been cut back to 32 hours. I also sold my new truck a while back along with my boat! I then gatherd what funds I had and paid off all my bills, so I took some precautions in case of a layoff! Long story short I'm creek fishing,stump shooting, planting gardens, bought me a small truck so I'm spending alot less money on gas and enjoying my new life! I think alot of people can learn to live on alot less, I did and I like it!!! Jason
I've been retired for a long time, and doing fine. A year ago, if I'd wanted to outfit a new shop for bow building, I'd have just done it, but we've lost 1/3 of our savings and my medical bills keep increasing, as does the cost of the insurance for what coverage I have, so I sold my most of my bow collection to finance the shop, rather than using "our" money. My dream for this summer was to find a way to get to hog hunting country if I could find someone who'd take me on a hunt with them, (I want to shoot a hog with Howard Hill's own bow, and then another with one of my own) but travel money isn't there and the health took another down turn. My wife, who'd slowed her business down to a trickle has ramped it up again and is bringing in some extra, but her work is heavy for a 72 year old... designing boat interiors, visiting boat yards and climbing around on scaffolding and through boats under construction or with work being done on them. So, we chug along. I'm still going to my summer shoots, but between money and health, choosing closer ones. I'm fortunate in having a wonderful stump shooting area close by and a wife who loves to go up there, even though she doesn't shoot. Definitely some adjustments, but it's still good. God be with those who have lost way more and are trying to keep a family.
I´m doing archery like before. Even bought a new Blacktail TD. BUT leaving the car at home as often as possible and walk on foot.Pay more attention to not wasting electricity and water.
Not every weekend in a pub. Sold the second car.
Sold the motorbike.But I refuse to sell one of my bows
:goldtooth:
I made a inlaw and rented it out to pay for my house. Times are tough even the birds are walking.
I went through a recession 9 years ago when I lost my job at age 52. Because I got serious about establishing retirement funds at age 22 I had all the bases covered and walked into retirement smiling. My wife and I are actually hitting more traditional tournaments around the south now than ever before, bought a 5th wheel camper and are enjoying life.
I am glad I had other retirement funds to rely on, my 401K has lost so much value I don't even look at the monthly statement when it arrives.
We'r in a recession?
;)
dont watch Tv or Listen to the radio
However i do spend time on the Internet but then i can look at what i want ..Tradgang mostly
im fortunate to have a nice job, but i go full speed, i dont "save things for latter" if i wana do something, i make it happen, might take a year or two but it'l happen.
going to Australia this year, hopefully back to South Africa the year after.
everyday after work im out fishing, hiking, running, stumpshooting, canoeing, biking, camping and practicing woodlore skills etc.
i can live off nothing so the recession would have to take a lot from me to take effect. Heck i live in Tipi right now, wood stove, and the basics.
in my travels accross the world iv met alot of older people and just about ALL of them regret not doing what im doing when they were young, instead of saving it until they retire and find the fire and drive has burnt down or the physical limitations restrict them really doing what they what.
life is good when simple.
Well its like this, unfortunately i`m in construction whos sector is hit the hardiest, sales is down about 80%. First time in my life i have to watch my spending..Having said that i turn down a couple hog hunts, an other hunts that i would normaly jumped on, finally i will draw my elk tag in Colorado 9yrs in the making, an i will be not denied. It will be a trip on a budget, most my shopping is probably going to be at a surplus store.. This years deer season should be good it seems that i will have alot more time to hunt...
Hey Andy,
You have the right idea, enjoy it while you can. I had to postpone a lot of hunting for about 10 years to get through with medical school and training. Who knows what I missed out on? I am recession proof now, (unfortunately cancer keeps on coming and doesn't know there is a recession, never takes a holiday)and get in a bit of outdoor hunting time. You are also correct that time takes its toll and you might not be able to enjoy lifes fun things by the time you can afford them. I can still chase elk all over the mountains which is what I love to do more than anything else but don't know if I have a sheep hunt in me at this point. Keep after it , no regrets when you get old.
I got a promotion and moved into an area with cheaper housing so I have been lucky and haven't been adversely effected!
I bought my wife a new Buell motorcycle. I also am researching my purchases closer and trying to buy more things made in my area. I am looking to buy a used martin Savannah also but haven't found one yet for a good price. I hunt on my family farm and never have hunted out of state. I am thinking of trying a hog hunt in Texas one of these days. I feel sorry for all those without a job. I have been down that route before. I won't ramble on about the greed that brought this economic down turn. It's like my momma always said "The chickens come home to roost".
I agree with fireball31. If you already have the equipment and a place to hunt close to home, hunting need not be affected too greatly. I never had the money to hunt far from home, anyway but am fortunate to have a small place of my own with abundant deer and turkey. I had hoped to pick up another Hill bow, but that will have to wait. Also, I hoped to travel to a few more traditional 3D venues but now the only out of state shoots I can afford to go to are the TBOF shoots and the Howard Hill Southeastern shoot in Alabama. There have been some bad economic times in the past, and just like them, this recession will also pass. Keep plugging along - with faith and determination we will come out O.K.
Personally, I have been doin' "The Peanut Butter Diet", and Anxiously waiting for the Car Dealers to Start the "BIG NEW CAR GIVE-AWAY" because Nobody Can BUY Them!! :readit: 'Course, then ya STILL have to "Feed The Beasts" at $2.45/Gal here.
I can Dream Cant I??? :archer:
I learned to lean right when the life goes left :knothead:
QuoteOriginally posted by Shakes.602:
'Course, then ya STILL have to "Feed The Beasts" at $2.45/Gal here.
In germany you have to pay $6,6/gal..... :(
I guess I am lucky, my southern conservative upbringing has always taught me to be frugal, my buddies call me a tight wad, my wife is even tighter with money. My parents had health problems at an early age, has made me paranoid and always put money back for a rainy day, and lived within my means and never worried about what the guy next door had, or thought since he didnt pay my bills. I have had good jobs, but have always worked hard to keep them, feel like I have earned every paycheck. A bunch of guys I Know are scared to death about the economy, when asking me what I am doing, I just planted a bigger garden, plan on filling the freezer again with venision. My wife drew a Bull elk tag here in KY this year, that is going to be our vacation/hunting splurge this fall, spending a week in tht part of the state, and gas for pre season scouting, and I have faith we will end up with a freezer topped off with Elk Meat! I also pride myself in making lots of my archery tackle, did same with muzzle loading acoutrements over the years, as well as being a pretty good machinist and gunsmith. My hobbys have to be self supporting, dont take funds out of my checking account to buy bows, etc., have to make the funds working on firearms, knives, etc. to pay for my archery habit! Most of all, I have been blessed by God to have my needs met,not my wants.
Refusing to participate in a recession is cute.
Im not stopping shooting or hunting, but Im only buying what I absolutely require to to continue those activities.
Ive never been a traveling hunter so thats not an issue for me fortunately.
My work is has pretty much stopped(no one is building anything) but Im single and not in debt so I can live cheap and have plenty of time to garden.
Ok, everyone back to WORK, were not getting paid to beleve in the power of our DREAMS! :smileystooges: :bigsmyl:
Just kidding! Keep your chin up and keep moving forward.
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Things have been good for me, bought a house, new truck, and hunting alot! I live well bellow my means so no real worries here.
They are moving a business out of town that has been there for over one hundred years. That is going to cause some collateral damage for the local economy. Oh well, tighten the belt another notch.
I saved my arrows and didn't shoot any pigs at Rays place so those less fortunate would have more opportunities!! :thumbsup: :rolleyes:
That "less fortunate" phrase is cute.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Shoulda told me thats what you were doing Molson . I would have takin Ladd instead.
The recession hit me pretty good. My last company decided to cut all commissions 3 times over the last 2 years. I took a huge pay cut (over half). I just took another job making more than what I was making before the cuts. Man do I feel lucky.
I'm buying wool for hunting clothes at a Savers thrift store.
I only have 1 bow now. I likely won't another anytime soon.
I like to trade/barter over buying.
I clip coupons for everything.
I grow a garden, and can a lot of stuff.
I traded my gorgeous Charger bass boat for a smaller Nitro and got $3750 cash to boot. Still got a boat, and used the $3750 for other needs.
I'm trying to refinance at 4.25% for 15 years.
1 trip out of state now instead of 2 - and if I don't draw my KS tag no out of state hunting at all.
I am buying less beer; and cheaper beer.
Really - I have one brother that has worked in the same place for 17 years that is getting laid off; an older brother that is bracing for a job loss; even though he is financially set for it; and a third that is also wondering if he is walking the plank- after 35 years working in the same place- he is looking at no retirement plan from there ( they took that away a few years ago) - and he is 15 years from social security.
My oldest son is watching his son graduate from high school this weekend; and for the first time he is jobless (just this week - 'restructuring' of the company he was working for).
My one brother bought a house for 160,000; and due to the economy; it is now worth 120,000 to the tax man - but in reality it would sell for 80 grand MAX. He has paid off over 40 grand; but without a job - he can't make the house payments. So it could sell for 40 grand less than what he still owes.
Its a sad sad situation... and its getting more and more absurd....
The lifestyle I live allows me to enjoy life at a low cost. Thats what I love about the outdoors!!! I am planning on staying with most of my current gear and refraining from spending on new stuff.
The Co. I worked for close the branch I was employed at for 23 years. Stocking up on stuff now just got strings. Needed a new tree stand going to make a guillie suite instead. Was debating on getting new arrows but not sure now. Good news is I have plenty of time to scout and do some fishing. I don't recall volunteering for this......
No debts, pay my monthly bills on time, spend less than I earn, hunt a lot. Going to Quebec and Utah plus hunting around home. Texas as usual next winter. For an old hippie like me, being broke holds no threat. Until then, I will keep wracking up the memories for rocking chair days.
Way to go Shaun! That's what I'm talking about!
I FEEL SO DAMNED LUCKY THAT I RETIRED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO; WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED SIMPLY, AND WE GET BY JUST FINE RIGHT NOW; WHAT I DO DIFFERENT THO, IS IF I HAVE A LITTLE EXTRA CASH, I'LL HIRE SOME OF MY HARD WORK DONE AROUND THE FARM INSTEAD OF DOING IT MYSELF. THAT GIVES THE HIGHSCHOOLERS AND OUT-OF-WORK PEOPLE A SMALL INCOME, AND SOME SELF-ESTEEM THAT THEY'RE STILL NEEDED.
Taking more care about prioritization. Hunting gets pretty high priority, not planning any expensive hunting trips, but my wish list is kind of done for right now so that's no sacrifice.
The wife is out of work right now, but her income has always been "extra" anyway. How are we dealing with it? "We" (She) started two small businesses and she is working on a third. I wish I had my wife's energy level.
I'll be hunting in Montana, Missouri and around home this year, planning on a month off total this fall, plus every evening and weekends, couple weeks in August and 1st of October through mid January. I refuse to let the jags in the government ruin NOVEMBER!
Mainly I'm just planning on working hard and hunting harder.... November is only 162 days away!
Ryan
It always amazes me the attitude, "If it ain't affecting my world, I don't care." Good shootin, Steve
I have been a student for the better part of 10 years now and have not had a lot of money during those years. I recently got married and money has actually started flowing a little better due to the combined income (allthough still minimal). I plan on mainting my current state of gear with one or two exceptions and hunting hard when school allows and stocking the freezer to cut into the grocery bill. Good luck in this depression and my prayers are with all...
I got laided off at work, large reduction in work force , so Im starting me a internet Biz...working from home, wish me luck! :)