He's 33 and this will be his third year in the woods. He doesn't have a lot of woodsman in him, you know how some get it all easily but yet other have to try way to hard....he is the latter. He has tagged ears in the past 2 seasons, so has had success...but also missed 12 times the first year and 5 times the second before putting one down...but all shots were textbook double lungers..he can shot. Has to learn to slow down and control his breathing...but is doing that and it will come with experience. He has seen but missed bucks. He really wants a buck, I understand that...but so do I. I would say myself and my longtime bud are the real hardcore hunters of the group, we think, sleep, eat and drink hunting. The others get real excited a month or two before the season. So a division line to a point, all are really good, ethical and safe guys.(a must if you hunt with me) I have told him and he knows I am loner during daylight hours. We all are, it improves our chances on deer and much safer to boot. I have been up front and stated as I did previous, I would set him up, walk him in and out till he was comfortable. (I won't ticker tape the trail as I don't really want attention to any spot, but maybe at certain intersections or tougher areas...that is a good thought) I also said in no way was I having a shadow the entire week, if unacceptable you make the call (to him, to come or stay home), so he knows the score. I also understand that starting out, especially a lack of bush skills can be a lot. So I am sympathetic to a point, but really feel the only way to learn is on your own and experience (I have yet to stop learning something when I hit the field, in fact the day it becomes old hat will be my last day hunting....that is the thrill and the hook...no!). Spoon feeding will give limited knowledge or know how in any area. I am thinking of giving or offering my GPS to him, I know how to get in and out...plus I have great experience with a compass...so I really can live without if need be. As far as lost, we also all carry radios, now granted they are only good for 2 miles tops...but should be security to a point.

Thanks guys, I appreciate your response.