Yes and no. You can't hunt over it or where it was placed but you can put it out before or after the season. Dates are something like jan-july if I recall
With the proliferation of wind farms on public lands it stands to reason there might be some hunting impacts. Most states have a stand off distance from occupied structures, which those might fit in that category depending on the state.
Have you seen any areas closed to hunting around wind...
I've worn orthotics as a kid, for skiing and hunting in the past. I've been happy with tread labs for a basic hiking footbed and I use them in most of my footwear. I had sheepsfeet that did not work out. I don't know what they did wrong but they tried to fix it and it still didn't work. $250...
Utah has a lot of hacks when it comes to "gunsmiths", and I use that term loosely. Anybody here with a lathe will take your money and give it a college try. I send my stuff out or use Preece Precision in Ogden. Garrett does good work. There may be a few others that I haven't tried but I like...
Here's my opinion, take it or leave it.
First...the amount of time, effort, component costs and the like are not worth messing with a problem barrel. If it won't shoot, get another one. You will be far ahead in the long run.
Secondly, if you'll stick to more established barrel makers...
I can empathize with your predicament. I've found it cheaper in the long run to go with more established barrel makers. You couldn't pay me to take a chance on one of their barrels fresh from the factory. Save yourself some time and have a qualified smith you trust headspace it for you...