The reason is simple, I can not put up any stands this year. The reason for that is because I have a herniated disc. For almost two months all that I could do was painfully hobble around and lay flat on my back on the floor. Things started getting better by the time I got to see a doctor. He said that my back was beginning to heal itself and all that I needed was two shots in the back. No surgery like I was expecting. I got the shots the next day and things are much better. However, according to the doctor, it might take two years before it is totally healed. In the mean time, no lifting and no climbing. I have permission to shoot my bow.
So, I will be sneaking through the woods hoping to catch a deer. Besides, I doubt that I can even sit in a stand. Sitting can still be painful.
