RE: How many guys.... a different perspective...
The majority of why I hunt is to kill an animal. That may seem a bit...off... to some of you, but its the cold hard truth.
If I wanted to "get back to nature" or "have fun with friends"I'd go camping and save myself thousands of dollars a year. I practice nearly 365 days a year for that one split second opportunity to kill an animal.
If I don't kill an animal at the end of the season, I have failed somehow. I didn't put myself in the position to put all the practice and preparations I made to good use, so therefor I've failed. It may not be a complete failure, as I'm sure to have learned something along the way, gained a bit more experience, and made some memories, but I have still failed.