thats terrible, im sorry to hear about both of your injuries. I may be limited to places to hunt but I suppose at least hunting I can do. As long asI have no injuries. I was in that boat last year when I tore the muscle from my shoulder blade. I was advised to not work for 3 weeks and definately not hunt for 4. This happened on Oct 2. season opens Oct. 1 here. I went 3 weeks in my stand, unarmed to pattern the deer. Week 4 I shot my buck. Hope everything works out for you all.