I agree with Shato,just say no.

No realy,you have to ask your buddies how hard do they hunt,how much effort do they put in.Do they get up at 10 am and hunt till noon,and go back to camp and drink beer all day.I know some guys that call this elk hunting and every once in a blue Moon they see a elk or even kill one.

I would say go,at least once I know there is going to be money,time,and vacation involed but you buddies might have a honey hole that they never tapped.
If it don't work for you this tip put some preperation in and do a DIY hunt down the road.
BBJ