RE: What should my hunting buddy do?
Heck I remember my first hunt<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> I didn't care if I took a Doe or a Buck!
I didn't take either. Your buddy may not even see a thing? So, let him know to enjoy the whole experience and have fun. Also, explain to him that he can take any of the two. Doe or Buck.
I wouldn't deflate him boat by telling him the his chances are slim on a buck, which in some areas it is. But, let this first hunt be a awsome one deer or no deer.
Have him antisipate that either or, he will be pumped to take a deer.
Good luck!
KEEP HUNTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS & GOD ALIVE, PASS IT ON!