Undervalued do it all vehicle.

I loved my Suzuki Sidekick, great all-around vehicle for an active lifestyle, good on gas, can be had with a stick.  The 1st gen are hard to find in decent shape, but you could find a newer one well in your budget. 

The Suzuki SX4 could also be an option.  Fiat DNA and a manual make it fun to drive, AWD is there, a small hatch but it also can be had with a roof rack.  Suzuki's have depreciated like crazy since they are a dead MFG here, but they are reliable. 

For that matter, a Kizashi might be available in your range.  AWD was available on the GTS model with 185hp, not sure about a stick, probably only on lesser models.  Not sure where you'd stick a deer, but it has a trunk. 

pinchvalve said:

I loved my Suzuki Sidekick, great all-around vehicle for an active lifestyle, good on gas, can be had with a stick.  The 1st gen are hard to find in decent shape, but you could find a newer one well in your budget. 

The Suzuki SX4 could also be an option.  Fiat DNA and a manual make it fun to drive, AWD is there, a small hatch but it also can be had with a roof rack.  Suzuki's have depreciated like crazy since they are a dead MFG here, but they are reliable. 

The Stig seems to be looking at that rather disapprovingly. 

Sonic wrote:

Mazda3 hatch

 

This!