RE: alone hunting
I did exactly what your describing this past spring. I'd always hunt with my dad in previous years, and even though i called all the shots, i wanted to prove i could do it on my own. SO this spring all but 3-4 mornings were spent alone. I even tagged along calling for friends. i enjoy calling to them and working the birds just as much as the kill. Cant really brag to your friends about calling to a bird though[8D].
this spring its going to be all about getting the hunts on film, so i doubt il spend many mornings alone seeing as how it would be hard to film and shoot at the same time, it is doable though.
i suggest go for it just to prove to yourself you can do it. fun way of learning too.