I hunt by myself all of the time,because you dont have to worry if your partner is in the right spot or if he is up and walking around..I used to hunt with my brother in law,until i saw him shoot two does during buck only season.two differnt times...so i quit hunting with him and anyone else for that matter...I would love for my dad to hunt with me but that ain't gonna happen..I guess ill have to wait till i have my own kids...Don't think that'll be to long anyway.