RE: Who's your hunting buddy?
Typically I stand alone.
I've tried taking some friends out before and even though they "know what they're doing" and talk a big talk it seems everytime I get in the woods I feel as though I should be lucky they didn't scare the trees off with their talking and scooting and bumping around.
I might take my girlfriend out a time or two this fall before it gets too cold just to see what she things. I've had her shooting a little and now she tells me she wants to "shoot something" so I'm thinking squirrel with a .410 might be her game.
However, if ever offered an opportunity to go out with someone more experienced I will not turn it down.