To me the comrauderie is a hugh part of my hunting experience. The anticipation and excitement we share as a group is priceless.

I hunt with family (sons) and friends. Nothing to do with the "Buddy System". I don't feel safer in numbers, I'm a big boy and can take care of myself. Of course someone knows where I am all the time. I leave a note at the camp every day explaining who's hunting where. If I'm alone and have not "checked-in" by a certain time, I will see guys withing one hour.

If my buddies are there, great we hunt together, if not, you'll find me in the woods by myself. My last two bucks, I dragged out myself. That seems to be my best chance - when I find myself hunting alone for a few days while the other guys are back at work hoping to get a call from me.

Having others in the woods with me adds to the thrill because we're always there for each other. Hearing that shot when you KNOW who it is, is a feeling hard to describe. Plus, we all do whatever we can to increase the odds of a new guy punching his tag. That's what it's all about.