Don't feel too bad. I did the same thing in 2012. Popped the disc in my back for the second time and could barely walk.
Popped the same disc a month ago, and I am not sure if I can go deer/elk this year either. I have a month and a half to heal, so we will see. I have a couple lope tags though, that will at least get me outdoors.
Turning in your tag was the smart thing to do, the emotional thing to do would be to try and go anyway.
