As winter slowly loosens its grip across the southeastern United States, many find their thoughts, once again, turning toward the woods. After months of cold and dreary gloom, a ray of blessed hope appears on the horizon. A new season is fast approaching; one that has less to do with pollen and buttercups and more to do with beards and spurs. This is turkey season.

You waited patiently all year for the gobblers. You spent weeks planning and scouting for the perfect location. Your son’s college fund took a backseat as you allocated money to more important things – camo, calls, decoys, a new ground blind. Isn’t it time that boy got a job, anyway? He's 10, after all!

As opening day approaches, it becomes harder to sleep. You find yourself getting