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Last Tuesday was not only Election Day—but, more important, it was also the 2016 Best Day of the Rut, as predicted by F&S whitetails editor Scott Bestul. These 15 readers heeded Bestul’s advice to hit the woods and tagged out in a big, big way. You were stuck at work or in some endless voting line, you say? Not to worry—Bestul predicts November 18, November 22, and December 3 will also see a ton of rut action. But in the meantime, gawk at these hunters’ impressive trophies and start clearing your calendar.

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Cory Christiaansen Reader Submitted
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Julian Tabatha Loker Reader Submitted
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Nick Simon Reader Submitted
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Brad Gilbert Reader Submitted
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Darrell Kaiser Reader Submitted
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Brooke Benham Wright Reader Submitted
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Jeff Podbielniak Reader Submitted

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