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Cheap lenses aren't that fast. Here's a 400mm 2.8 lens for $12,000 And if that's not enough here's a 200-500mm 2.8 for over $20,000
Even if you add a 2X extender that's still 5.6 at 800 or 1,000mm. That's not that bad when you're shooting in good daylight conditions.
And of course that's assuming you're shooting from a long distance. This is just one option to shoot wildlife. Another is to turn into a hunter. Camo, scents, lures, bait, blinds, etc. Combined with enough time and patience these people will get wildlife pretty close to them so they can use wider lenses.
I've buried myself in snowbanks enough times to carry a blaze orange "please don't shoot the suspicious lump" flag as standard gear in the winter. I've also found that setting up a comfy chair just off the beaten path and taking a short nap is a good way to get smaller wildlife to approach you.
(Not recommended in bear country or anywhere without people around frequently. Do not get eaten. Strongly hinders your photo output.)