For me it used to be me and 1 or 2 other buddies that hunted together for 10 years. We would take the first deer we saw. Looking back at it now, either we were really bad hunters, or we were on a really bad piece of land.
Since then my main partner moved out of state and the other doesn't hunt.
I bought my own land 15 years ago, although only 14 ish acres, it is the best land I've hunted. I only will take bucks these days, preferably one that is bigger than any I have in the wall.
I solo hunt now, and really enjoy it. Come when I want, leave when I'm ready. My kids are entering the age now that they may be ready to venture out with me soon, so I'm excited for that!