Jeff-
Those are great photos. My wife likes photography, when we went to Namibia that is how she spent most of her time. We went to Etosha and I certainly enjoyed that aspect of the safari. For me a large part of the appeal of hunting is the travel and experiencing new cultures, flora, and food. That being said, I also want to shoot something with a rifle, haha. I've stalked a few things with a camera and it just isn't the same for me.
I hear you about the home, investments, and debt. Trust me, I am not looking to spend every dime I earn on hunting. I have a good home, max my 401k each yr, and own a couple little rental properties. I could certainly put the money towards paying more on my student loans (I'm already paying extra every month) or paying down the investments but at some point you have to play.
