Where the Red Fern Grows Visit

After reading Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, the fifth grade received a visit from Mr. Bill Hixon and his redbone hound, Sue.  This book had such an impact on his life.  After reading Where the Red Fern Grows, he was encourage to begin raccoon hunting as boy and still hunts today.  Like Billy Colman, the main character, he has a redbone hound named Sue.  Mr. Hixon explained how advancements in technology help track the dogs as they track and tree raccoons today.