I know its an older thread... but I, as well, am a new hunter, I have my pal, Ive taken the eatwild core course, I drive up to PCDHFC every chance I get to practice my shooting and Ive done my best to study and understand the regs and I'm eager to take advantage of my blackbear tag. Unfortunately I cant just drop 2000$+ on eatwild hunting trip without hearing about it for the next 5 years from my significant other. Lol. If someone is available during the week to meet up, maybe we can organize something and head out for a dayhunt.
Experienced hunters are awesome, but I wouldn't frown upon going out and hunting with another newb either. I just wanted to throw that out there and maybe connect with other hunters in my area.