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By Mark Kenyon
Has your experience during the whitetail rut this year been lousy? Slow sits? No rutting activity? Are you getting frustrated by the lack of action? Don’t worry you’re not alone. Here are a few thoughts on what to do when your rut isn’t going so well.
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