I feel your pain and I have decided the only person I can count on is myself. I take this stuff seriously and I have no problem hunting with anyone but you have to take it seriously. Maybe I am being dramatic but it can be life and death.

I have several "friends" that hunt but none I would take on an out of state trip.

The only friend I used to hunt with unfortunately died at 35 from leukemia and I have not been able to replace him, we literally would have given our lives to save the other if need be.

That said, I am planning an antelope trip this fall with my wifes cousin with whom I have bird hunted with and had a good time. Hopefully he can be counted on but if he can't that will be the last time.

Gary