Out of 20 + yrs. of hunting , 10 % of the time Ive hunted with a friend or a co-worker, though I like to hunt alone.To me,I dont have to worry about the person being lost or following me every step of the way in the woods! During the bow hunt of elk in early Sept.the weather is some what mild, I like to backpack for 8-9 miles in the woods ,thats why some other friends dont put in with me ,there afraid of the dark <img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>Ive taken some big bulls early in the morning in meadows where horses couldnt travel in them hills ,to dang rough ! Now my boy has passed hunters ed. hell be my hunting parner for life ...if I can keep up with him ...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>