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N OV E MBER 2 015
Head and
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FEATURES
53. THE BEST DAYS OF THE RUT
Killer tactics for every breeding
phase, and (bust out your cal-
endar) 2015’s must-hunt dates.
Plus, reader Rut Club trophies.
by scott bestul
68. STABS IN THE DARK
Every fall and winter, Ozark
streams come to life at night
with sucker-gigging boat crews
and roaring streamside parties.
by t. edward nickens
72. DUCK PARADISE
Create a haven where ducks
and geese can roost, loaf, and
feed—and where the hunting is
outstanding.
by will brantley
78. BUTCH’S LEGACY
The many gifts that one gun
dog bestowed on a hunter were
overshadowed by the greatest
gift of all.
by tom davis
Photograph by
ACKERMAN + GRUBER
Reader Bo Dylak
and his Best Day
rut trophy.
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HUN TI N G
Coyote hunting is at its very
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SKI LLS
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F R O M L E F T: T E S S R O U S E Y; D A N S A E L I N G E R
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TH E TOTAL OUTDOORSM AN
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