Guy sounds like a piece of work. Apparently had an agreement to check in with family, then found out he couldn't, but continued on anyway for NINE DAYS without doing so? What a selfish jackass to put family through that for nothing more than continuing a hunt.
I go out alone often. I have an agreement with family. I will check in daily once I get back to camp for the evening with the SPOT messenger or phone call if possible (often no signal where I go). If I miss a check in, wait 24 hours. If still nothing, send the brother to my camp. They all know I leave a notepad with the anticipated location I'll be in for the day on my cot. If something happens, finding me quickly shouldn't be hard.
