Rodney Locust is finally twelve, the age his dad says he must be to
attend the annual deer hunt on his family's allotment in the hills of
eastern Oklahoma. But there's a lot of work to do before Rodney can grab
his rifle and step foot in the woods, starting with hunter safety.
Rodney is anxious to start hunting and not excited about all the
prepwork. But when he finally gets his chance, Rodney discovers the
lessons he's learned may have been the key to a successful first hunt.