is there a goal?

i really enjoy the game. i’ve got about 20 hours in so far, had some good experiences and a few trophies mounted. i’m just wondering- what am i supposed to do? after i unlock the best weapons and lures and i’ve bought a hunting stand for every need zone? do the missions matter?

or is that really the beauty of the game, there isn’t a goal. i can walk around and decorate the lodge and pretend i make enough money to live like this?