Thinking about a Subaru Forester or other SUV for hunting ect. Want something with room to sleep in when needed? Any ideas about what is a good SUV that is mid 25,000?
Most of the stuff being sold under the SUV label today are what were termed "crossovers" a few years back. You can ask Doc Rocket about Foresters because I think he had or has one. They look more like a station wagon to me.
I've owned several real SUV's. You either are leaving out some of your needs or they are few. If you go Bronco, you are either talking about something really limited, because they are really old, or one of the new ones. I've not heard what price the new ones will be or when for sure, they will be out. I doubt there will be any in your price range though.
Ford's mid-size Explorer series, before they went crossover, would be a good choice. I'd say you could get a loaded one, several years old with very low miles for well within your price range. Either the 6 or 8 cylinders will get 20 mpg on the road. The 8 will drop off sharply in the city. The 6, not so much. The 8 is a lot snappier. The 6 is adequate. They ain't something for competitive four wheeling but should go through stuff that would stick a two wheel drive post-haste.
If you go full-size, a Yukon/Tahoe, is a great option. The ones I've owned will be akin to the 8 cylinder Explorer. They have lots more room than the Explorer. If gas was not a big deal, I'd go with one of these. They also are not as maneuverable or easy to park as the smaller Ford, but it's a tradeoff. You'll have to buy a used one but a good low-mileage version should be available for what you want to spend.