I will be going to wyoming alone this year for a mulie hunt.I have been out 2 previous times and both times my hunting partners were duds.They were more interested in sleeping in the am than hunting.Had to get up and go alone so whats the diff now.I DO enjoy having a buddy with me but it comes down to"Do it alone or dont do it at all".I prefer to go it alone rather than not at all.BTW,the safety tips that were recommended are extremely right.Better safe than sorry.