RE: Hunting alone vs with others...
I think deer hunting is a solo event. I truly enjoy time spent at the camp with others and the comraderie we share, but the actual hunt is alone time. Only 3 people get to hunt with me. My wife, who decided it's too cold for her; and my 2 sons. Other than that I deer hunt alone.
When I want to hunt with others I try to do a little squirrel hunting.