dog1 you and I live the same dream I am in Va. and have always dreamed of hunting in the west I have shot more whitetails than you could shake a stick at but it just dosn't do it for me. I started my quest when I got divorced 3 years ago and found out how much money my ex was spending on "I Don'T KNOW". I have been on 2 bear hunts, 1 lion hunt in Montana and a Sea Duck hunt in Mass. I am currently planning a trip to BC where these guys on this site have helped me with. I planned on all my trips by myself because I didn't want to have to worry whether someone was having a good time or not, I go by myself! So plan your trip don't worry about anyone else and have a drink for me. GOOD LUCK.