Agree, hunting alone can be really rewarding and relaxing. ALWAYS tell family or friends the area you plan on hunting and stick to that area as best you can, no unnecessary risks - think before you do. You're alone, so if you injure yourself your on your own. Like a guy said, before you shoot you have to assess whether you can retrieve the animal by yourself and get it back to your quad or truck etc..I was a bit nervous back in the day hunting by myself as well, but then you realize guys do it in the more remote back country of Alaska and the Yukon in the middle of Grizzly country! I stay away from new areas I've never hunted before If I'm alone, you just don't know the area and hazards so I feel those are best hunted with a partner, but to each his own. Good Luck and use your head you'll be fine.