About 10 years ago, I had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder 30 days before the Pa. buck season opener. In my case, I had to be careful getting around, the doc was concerned about me falling and ripping his handiwork out of my shoulder. So I hunted wearing a sling and then a swath to bind the arm to my body.
No way could I use a rifle, so I hunted with my Redhawk in my left hand. A handgun is a lot lighter than a rifle, that could be important when you consider all the weight of clothes, food, and other stuff we hunters typically have with us.
Best of luck with whatever your decision is,
Dale
