Thanks all for the info.
One of the bad things I have to deal with is my Hunting "Buddy" that I have hunted and fished with for 20 years, always has an excuse for not wanting to do things. I no longer live close to him, but I suggest hunts, fishing trips, and such, and he's always got a problem with them. Can't go, kids stuff, too busy, etc.... Hes got plenty of money, that's not the reason. The reason is that his wife has his NARDS in her pocket-book and won't give them back. Heck, she's had them for 10+ years now anyway. I was just hoping that he would finally DEMAND them back and gave him a year to plan for it. Heck, I WANT him to bring his 22 year old son and 17 year old with him. I watched those boys grow up.
Nothing doing though. He just ain't got it in him anymore....or he doesn't like me too much anymore.
The end result is the same....I've either got to hunt alone or find new hunting friends. Some that wouldn't mind a new guy coming along and helping out with the chores, cooking and good for some laughs.
So, I am just going to nose around for Bear hunts with nothing set in stone and save money and get ready. I guess the fall is the best time to get a BIG bear cause they are fattening up for winter. So...I just need to be able to go when a chance comes up...either alone or as part of another trip. I don't know how these outfitters prefer to deal with singles instead of groups or pairs.....
I'll find out soon enough though...I expect.
Thank you all for helping and giving me an idea.
Nalajr