Dont get me wrong. It is probably the best hunting game out there but... it will cost you.
I just looked at their pay structure though and it seems they have recently changed it (probably when they went to being on steam.) Now you can get a 3 months license for 15 dollars. It comes with this.
14.99 USD
3 months membership
License to hunt all animals
Access to all reserves
Unlimited basic ammo
3 extra weapons + 13 other items Details
Weapons included:
.243 Bolt Action Rifle
12 GA Pump Action Shotgun
.357 Revolver
Items included:
Basic Boots
Compact Digital Camera
Basic Pants
Deer "Bleat" Call
8x42mm Binoculars
HunterMate Minigame
4x32mm Rifle Scope
Basic T-Shirt
2x20mm Handgun Scope
Wind Indicator
Boone & Crockett Cap
Turkey Box Caller
Camping Supplies
I think the weapons and gear go away once your membership expires? Someone would have to confirm that though. They also have a 10 dollar membership which is 3 months unlimited hunting plus unlimited basic ammo and access to all reserves. If you already have weapons that would save you so me money.
Just so you know this is a VAST reduction in price from what it used to be. You used to have to license to hunt every animal individually, buy your weapons with real money and then buy your ammo with real money.
It also appears you can now buy hunting licenses and ammo with in game money. So if you are good at hunting you could probably play this game for free.
15 bucks for 3 months isnt bad but just remember that the starting guns are only good for hunting about 1/3rd of the animals and if you shoot the wrong animal with the wrong gun you get in trouble. It used to be that they fined you in game currency and took your trophy and reduced some of your skills. That might not be the case anymore.
I'd say it's worth a shot for 15 bucks though.