Michael L. Dixon of Elsbury, Mo., is not the first father to think that his son would be his hunting buddy and his daughter, just a daughter. Turns out that's not always the case.
Most of us have done it: We wake up and head into the turkey woods before daylight, not knowing where, when, or even if there is a turkey within 10 miles, much less a turkey within an acceptable range to make a move. And, yes, sometimes you can make it work. But if you want to better your odds, a few extra preseason hours spent in the woods can make a huge difference.