I like hunting with a partner, but this year I hunted solo except for the one weekend that my son was able to join me. It seems like it's hard to find a partner with the same level of commitment and dedication. When I hunt alone, I can stay out in the field as long as I want during the day and for as many days as I would like. I'm usually out from before sunrise until after sunset. I haven't yet taken an elk from my tent or truck.