Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

Oct 27 2024 242 ep. 73 mins 102
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Chronicling the constant pursuit of World Class Whitetails. Follow an experienced land manager, consultant, writer, and hunting industry expert throughout the year as he finds, targets, and hunts world class whitetail bucks. Hunting tips and tricks that can be used no matter your skill set, property, or goals this hunting season.

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Episode #245 - Halloween Hunting Should Be Great! Weather and Hunting Forecast from Don Higgins

Oct 27 2024 120 mins  
In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Don Higgins and Terry Peer discuss the importance of firearm hunting, particularly for their diverse audience. They delve into the topic of fawn births and the estrus cycle, explaining how and when doe fawns can breed. The conversation shifts to the rut report, where Don shares his observations from the field and how they plan to

Episode #244 - October Lull? Don and Terry See Bucks Moving in Mid October

Oct 20 2024 68 mins  
Don and Terry talk about hunting together in Illinois. Some great movement under certain conditions. They answer some great questions from listeners which include homecoming bucks, bedding, life lessons, and understanding how many bucks are really over 170" per square mile. The guys also provide an update on Lester's Feet and Don's Grandson's Youth Season. Any use or reproducti

Episode #243 - Target Giant Non-Typical Buck Success - Don Higgins

Oct 13 2024 83 mins  
To start this episode, Terry makes an episode about how Lester's Feet is doing a Hurricane Relief Project before discussing Don's recent successful hunt for his target buck, Zacchaeus. They delve into the strategies and tactics used during the hunt, the importance of patience and experience, and the lessons learned from the experience. The conversation also touches on the role of e

Episode #242 - Stop Hunting October Mornings

Oct 06 2024 72 mins  
In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Terry and Don discuss the impact of recent hurricanes on hunting communities, share their early season hunting successes, and delve into the unusual lack of rubs observed this year. They also address listener questions about hunting strategies, baiting regulations, and the importance of community support during challenging times.

Podcast #241 - Don's Target Buck Revealed - Non-Typical Giant!

Sep 29 2024 83 mins  
In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Terry and Don discuss various topics related to hunting, including the impact of weather on deer populations, strategies for targeting specific bucks, and the importance of community and ministry in the hunting world. They also delve into the challenges of hunting on public land and the significance of scent control and wind dire

Episode #240 - If Don Was DNR, How He Would Make Illinois Better Than Iowa

Sep 22 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Terry and Don discuss the upcoming deer hunting season, expressing concerns about EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) affecting deer health. They share insights on food plot management, innovations in feeding equipment, and the launch of their new show, Chasing Giants TV, which aims to showcase diverse hunting styles and perspect

Episode #239 - EHD Is Closing in on Don's Farm!

Sep 15 2024 76 mins  
Summary In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Terry and Don discuss various topics related to hunting, including the launch of their new series, the impact of EHD on deer populations, the use of cell cameras, and the importance of community engagement in hunting. They also address neighbor relations, food plot management, and the concept of rut funnels. The episode

Episode 238 - 2024 Buck Forecast - MORE GIANTS SHOT THIS YEAR

Sep 08 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, Don Higgins discusses his buck forecast for the year based on his trail camera observations across three different states. He notes that the antler growth this year has been fantastic, likely due to the mild winter and early spring. He predicts that there will be some giants killed, with bucks over 200 inches and even over 220 inches being harvested. However, he al

Episode 237 - Cell Camera Spooking Mature Deer? Don Thinks Maybe So....

Sep 01 2024 75 mins  
In this episode, Terry and Don discuss the weather and the condition of their food plots. They address concerns about seed germination in dry conditions and offer advice on when to replant. They also discuss the possibility of deer detecting cell cameras and share their observations on the topic. The conversation then transitions to the topic of moving trail cameras and the importa

Episode #236 - Antler Genetics Follow Mother or Father?

Aug 25 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, Don and Terry discuss the early shedding of antlers and the potential impact on the rut and hunting seasons. They also talk about the effects of an early fall on bow hunting and gun hunting in Illinois. The conversation touches on topics such as weather, deer movement, crop harvest, and hunting strategies. In this conversation, Don and Terry discuss various topics