I "go" hunting with a buddy and we then split up and go to our own areas to sit in stand etc. It is more fun when there is someone there to share the experience after the hunt. I also thinkl in my situation it is safer. I have diabetes and always tell my hunting partner where I will be and what time we will meet up so that if something happens we can find each other. we also have a pair of the outdoor radios as backup against a fall or other unforeseen accident.