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Are You Scouting for This Fall’s Buck Yet? You Should Be

This Minnesota expert starts scouting whitetails around the Fourth of July—and it’s paid off with a pile of early-season trophies. Here are his secrets
ByScott Bestul
Jul 11, 2025
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