Went out on my back deck this morning on my way to my tree stand. The deck was wet and I took a header off the first step. Ended up tearing my quad muscle off my knee cap. Had to crawl back into the house to have my wife call the EMT. Surgery is scheduled for this Friday to reattach tne muscle. I was told this is a three month recoup period. Worse part is I drew Iowa this year after three years. Be careful out there guys and don't take anything for granted. Have a great and safe season.

Prayers for a speedy recovery. Sorry bout your season. Jim

bummer dude...get well soon.

Wow Mike sorry to hear that Bud! That is terrible. Keep your chin up and get well soon.

Crutches and a Double Bull chair. You can do it!

I am very sorry this happened to you and I hope all goes well!

I am parapelegic and hunt from an ATV have deer around me all year they just do not give me the shot that I can take with out smacking the vehical, I got my first trad deer last year.    
Vermonster is right it can be done.      

Thanks for your kind thoughts guys. I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I trust in the Lord and feel fortunate this mishap didn't happen twenty feet up in a treestand. BE CAREFUL AND STAY SAFE!

Sorry about your season.  I hope your recovery is quick and complete.

Sorry about that freaky accident.Funny. I was looking at the deck steps down from the slope in front of my house and I've slipped on them before and I thought to myself no way, I'm going the long way down the gradual slope. Could have been me tomorrow morning.

I was released from the Hospital one year ago tomorrow, Oct 1 and then had to do IV for 6 more weeks. Missed the whole season. Let me tell you how it works out.

Tomorrow, Oct 1,  bow season starts in Illinois and I'll be out there before first light. I'm soooooo ready. And I haven't been this excited about hunting since I was a kid. So just wait until next year.

Meanwhile, get well and my best thought go to you.

Sam

Prayers for a speedy recovery...

QuoteOriginally posted by Flatshooter:
Thanks for your kind thoughts guys. I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I trust in the Lord and feel fortunate this mishap didn't happen twenty feet up in a treestand. BE CAREFUL AND STAY SAFE!

I agree with you fully, and with your attitude and faith, I'm sure you will heal quickly. Prayers lifted up for a healthy and speedy recovery.

God Bless,
David B.

Get well soon. As far as the Iowa Tag I would contact the Iowa DNR and ask if your preference points can be restored due to the injury.
I was involved in a Motorcycle accident several years ago, the day before a Turkey hunt I was drawn for.  A few weeks after the accident I spoke with a woman at the MN DNR and she said I should have contacted them and they could have restored my points with proof of injust and inability to hunt. Not sure she was stating the truth, but it's worth a try.  You may need a note from your Doctor;)

Deeply sorry for you flatshoot. Hope you'll recover fast

I know how you feel flatshooter....been there done that....it won't help this season,but, next year feel free to show up here at the farm....860 acres of private deer filled land in illinois.....just get ahold of me.

Another tennessean...far from home.

Sorry to hear about your fall...
Here's to a speedy and full recovery.

I started reading your thread thinking that you got the buck of a lifetime on opening day. What a shock to read that you fell in such a way that caused such an injury! It is opening day here too. (I forgot to see where you hail from.) I can imagine being all hyped up and then have your season come to an abrupt halt! I hope you find a way to get out there anyway. Maybe it's a good chance to try out a ghillie!

I hope you heal quickly! And your right, it could have been worse!

Bona

HOW IS IT A MAN CAN BE MADE TO FEEL SO GOOD TALKING TO FRIENDS HE'S NEVER MET. THANKS FOR THE KIND THOUGHTS GUYS. SURGERY TOMORROW MORNING AND THE START OF MY JOURNEY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR NEXT YEAR! GOD BLESS, FLATSHOOTER

Ah, your from TN! It's not opening day there. I thought I read that it was. I guess I'm a little too excited about opening day.

Bona

Oh no, I hate to hear that. Hold you head up and look for the good from this.