Yes, please be careful. A missing hunter was just recovered in W. Oregon with a deer on his back. It appears he slipped off the trail and fell down the hill. One step at a time.
I wanted to get one more day of fishing in before I get serious about elk and bird hunting. Based on today's action I may have to go a few more times. Lots of fish, lots of fun. Came in at 1:30 with a good catch and just enough time to get them processed and the fish house drained before...
As a 72 yr old hunter I know you made the right call. You have to listen to your body and accept your limitations. But, you got to experience a western mountain elk hunt with some good dudes and different species of game spotted. That's a win in my book. Now get yourself healthier for more...