I have read that you should hang a stand on a trail leading to the feeding area. If a mature buck is in the food plot and your sitting over looking the plot and you spoo khim exiting the stand you probably won't see him again.
Sorry to hear of your misfortune, hopefully you will get the bow back soon at minimal expense. Fortunately you didn't an eye or arm. Best of Luck with the bow and hunting !!
I aws told 20 years ago it depends on how quick your references return there questionaire back in. It took me about ten weeks from fingerprinting until the judge signed the permit. How the SAFE ACT changed that process I don't know ! Good Luck !!