I'd say watch yer step. Buddy wants to start going w you but the drive is too far? Huh? If he wants to go with you well you're going 90 minutes - if he wants to go with you then it's a 90 minute drive

In my opinion a 90 minute drive isn't much if you're going to sit most of the day and wait on for yotes then 90 minutes is not much of an investment

Good luck in your quest to find another spot but I would keep on doing what you're doing and if he wants to come along really wants to come along he'll be in that seat