my wife asked me why at my age do i hunt alone??, so my question is why do others hun

So very true.

I had several instances when guys talked a big game and then dropped out when it was time to pull out the wallet. One guy, one of those types who cannot say "No" to overtime under any circumstances, pulled out after I had booked a caribou hunt for the two of us. Fortunately for me, the outfitter in Quebec was good enough to let me use the deposit I had placed for the two of us entirely towards my trip as a single hunter. I was partnered up to share a cabin with a couple of other guys travelling and hunting alone. It all worked out great, we got along wonderfully and we all had a great hunt.

That was the last time I ever bothered to try to get a partner to go on a hunt with me. Every trip I've gone on since then, whether flying or driving, I did solo. I was the best hunting partner I ever had! :)
It is much easier that way, no compromises, you get exactly what you want on your own time table. I enjoy certain types of hunts with friends, but when I get really serious, I prefer to go it alone and hunt hard. I am doing two hunts next year alone, and prefer these ones that way.
 
I find in life most things people try to make it competitive. I find hunting relaxing a time to recharge my batteries. Actually being present without distractions from other people or things like phones. Don’t get me wrong. I do enjoy going with others, but we usually split up and go out on our own.
 
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