Zim
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Flying out of Chengdu, China today but I'm not thinkin about the virus. I'm thinkin about my newly blown out left shoulder. As if I don't have enough wheels falling off, about 99% sure I completely tore a rotator cuff and will need surgery. Got a doctor appointment booked as soon as I get home, but I've had a partial tear for 20 years so I already know the bad news. I will do a surgery ASAP, but this is happening right in the middle of western application time. I am a bow hunter, and have been targeting specific hunts for decades. I can potentially spend a lot of points and have a good tag in one of many states. My intent is to stick with archery and assume I can rehab in time for fall seasons. But if I can't I'd rather do crossgun than rifle. Anyone know if most all the western states allow xguns with a note from the doctor? I apply in WY, AZ, NV, CO, NM, OR (plus ME for moose). Gotta make a plan pretty quick here as first decision is Febr. 11 in AZ. All the midwest states allow xguns for WT, for H/C use minimum, although I've never used one.
Based on the archived threads I have read, rotator cuff tendon repairs take 5 months minimum rehab to draw a bow. But I am 60. I normally shoot 60#. Goal would be to rehab and maybe hunt with my compound at 50# if I can draw? Xgun would be plan B. Figured at my age might take longer to heal. Thx.
Based on the archived threads I have read, rotator cuff tendon repairs take 5 months minimum rehab to draw a bow. But I am 60. I normally shoot 60#. Goal would be to rehab and maybe hunt with my compound at 50# if I can draw? Xgun would be plan B. Figured at my age might take longer to heal. Thx.
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