Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

In Episode 309 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer and Don Higgins break down how extreme winter weather impacts whitetail deer, and what serious land managers should be doing right now to reduce stress and protect next year’s herd. With brutal cold, deep snow, and howling wind across much of the Midwest, Don explains how thermal cover, food availability, and terrain can mean the difference...

This episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast was recorded LIVE at the 360 Hunting Blinds Dealer Conference — and it’s unlike anything we’ve done before. No script. No pre-planned topics. Just real, unfiltered questions from a room full of experienced hunters, dealers, and business owners. From: • Whitetail habitat strategy • Hunting property mistakes & wins • Faith, family, and business leadership •...

In this episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, we dive into the real reasons most hunters struggle to consistently kill mature whitetail bucks — and what actually separates successful hunters from the rest. This isn’t theory. This is boots-on-the-ground experience, proven habitat strategy, disciplined decision-making, and lessons learned the hard way. If you’re serious about hunting mature deer, i...

In this powerful episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer welcome one of the rare guests ever to appear on the show — Jon Weece, founder of Boone Brothers. This episode connects big-picture purpose with practical deer management. Jon shares the God-ordained story behind Boone Brothers — a ministry focused on feeding hunters spiritually while feeding children physically by...

In Episode 305 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer and Don Higgins sit down for a wide-ranging, honest conversation recorded during the Christmas season—one that goes far beyond deer hunting. This episode dives into: Why deer hunting is the platform, not the purpose Using hunting, land, and business to impact families and future generations The long-term realities of deer management and addi...

Management Bucks, Passing Giants, Early Shed Antlers & Hard Winter Decisions In this episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer tackle one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in modern whitetail management — passing a mature target buck and choosing instead to harvest a management buck. Don recently filled his second Illinois buck tag, but not in the way most...

Late-season hunting is here — and with brutal cold, snow, and pressure setting in, deer behavior changes fast. In Episode 303 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer and Don Higgins break down: - How cold weather, snow, and cover crops impact late-season deer movement - Why grain vs. green food sources matter as temperatures drop - The role of big food sources and “feeding areas” in pulling deer...

Late season is HERE—and Don Higgins and Terry Peer break down why mature bucks are hitting the dirt all across the Midwest. Episode 302 dives deep into the “perfect recipe” created by snow, cold temps, and strategic food sources. If you’ve waited all year for the best chance at a giant—this is it. In this episode Don and Terry discuss: • Why cold + snow is the ultimate late-season trigger • Why be...

In this powerful Episode 301 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer record on Thanksgiving Day and bring you an in-depth breakdown of the late-season whitetail transition that is unfolding across the Midwest. With temperatures plummeting nearly 20+ degrees, snow stacking up in northern states, and food sources becoming the #1 priority, Don lays out EXACTLY what mature bucks do p...

Welcome to EPISODE 300 of the Chasing Giants Podcast — brought to you by ASIO Gear! Hard to believe we’ve made it this far. When we started, we didn’t know if we’d even make it to 10 episodes… yet here we are thanks to all of YOU. This week is PACKED with big-picture learning and controversial topics: ⭐ What We Cover in Episode 300 • Don admits he was WRONG about the rut After decades of preachin...

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Welcome back to Chasing Giants with Don Higgins and Terry Peer — presented by Asio Gear, nature’s most lethal camouflage. In Episode 298, Don and Terry recap a strange November rut shaped by warm temps, dropping barometers, and unpredictable deer movement. Don shares powerful stories from the woods — including an unforgettable phone call from a land management client who asked Don to baptize him a...

November has finally arrived — and the deer woods are alive! In Episode 297, Don Higgins and Terry Peer break down the early-November conditions, the recent cold front, and how rising barometric pressure is lighting up deer movement across the Midwest. Don shares his observations from the first morning of November, where movement exploded after a long lull, and dives deep into the importance of ba...

Chasing Giants Podcast Episode 296 Hosted by Don Higgins & Terry Peer 🎙️ Special Guest: Joe Chambers This week, Don and Terry welcome Joe Chambers from Nebraska — a world-class craftsman in the custom 1911 pistol world and a passionate whitetail hunter who just harvested a 201-inch monster buck named “Pancho.” - Joe shares the full story of this once-in-a-lifetime deer: - How Don’s consulting plan...

Episode 295 | October 19, 2025 — Chasing Giants Podcast Terry Peer and Don Higgins sit down for a packed episode covering youth hunts, late October cold fronts, cattle genetics, land investing, scent control myths, and the power of doing the right thing — even when no one’s watching. Episode Highlights: 🦌 Don recaps Illinois youth season with his grandson Walker — from coyote encounters to future...

Chasing Giants Podcast Episode #294 — October 12, 2025 Hunting season is officially here, and Don Higgins and Terry Peer sit down to talk about early October hunts, cold fronts, and how the season is starting to shape up across Illinois and Kentucky. Don recaps close encounters with “Turning Point” and the start of youth season with his grandson, while Terry shares insights from Kentucky’s EHD cha...

Welcome back to the Chasing Giants Podcast, brought to you by Asio Gear, with Don Higgins and Terry Peer. This week’s episode covers everything from an October heatwave and early-season deer strategy, to one of the wildest stories you’ll hear all fall — an emu showing up in Don’s front yard! 🦤 Don shares how the record-breaking warm weather has him delaying his season opener and how he strategica...

Don Higgins and Terry Peer are back with Episode 292 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, presented by ASIO Gear. This week’s show covers: - Don’s trip to Minnesota chasing a public land lead that turned into a bust. - Terry’s scouting trips to a massive 500-acre white oak timber property in Kentucky and a southern Illinois lease opportunity. - Updates on Don’s “Turning Point Buck” strategy and the chal...

Asio Contest Link: https://asiogear.com/pages/ultimate-whitetail-kit-giveaway Welcome back to Chasing Giants Podcast with Don Higgins & Terry Peer – brought to you by Asio Gear. In Episode 291, Don and Terry share their latest adventures chasing whitetails: - Don’s secret out-of-state public land mission with his new Mathews bow. - Terry scouting Kentucky & Illinois for new hunting opportunities....

n Episode 290 of Chasing Giants, Don Higgins and Terry Peer bring you a powerful mix of hunting insights, faith-based discussion, and an emotional response to recent national events. Recorded live at the Solid Rock Chapel Men’s Retreat around a campfire, this episode dives deep into: The inspiring story behind Lester’s Feet Foundation and its $2M+ impact helping families. The assassination of Char...

Welcome back to Chasing Giants Podcast Episode 289 with Don Higgins & Terry Peer! In this episode, Don and Terry dive into: Velvet Shedding & the Fall Buck Shift: What’s happening with bucks right now and how their ranges change as testosterone rises. Yearling Buck Movement: Why young bucks are wandering and what that means for your property. Late Food Plot Planting Tips: Strategies for using Mike...

Hunting season is here, and Don Higgins and Terry Peer break down the 2025 Buck Forecast like never before. In this powerful episode, we cover: 📸 Trail Camera Intel: What Don’s 55+ cameras revealed about bachelor groups and shifting buck patterns 🌱 Habitat Lessons: How aggressive doe management and habitat changes impact deer movement 🦌 EHD Crisis: The heartbreaking early EHD outbreak in SE Ohi...

In this week’s Chasing Giants Podcast (Ep. 287), Don Higgins and Terry Peer cover everything from fawn recruitment and predator impacts on whitetails to the perfect timing for fall food plots. They also dive into industry news, including the long-awaited Winslow Brothers’ film, and give a no-filter take on the Cracker Barrel controversy. Key topics this episode: 🌱 Food plot timing, soybeans, and...

📖 Summary In Episode 286 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer cover critical late-summer whitetail strategies as hunting season draws near. 🌱 Food Plots & Timing – Don and Terry discuss when to plant brassicas vs. cereal grains, overseeding into beans, and why rain timing can make or break your fall plots. 🌽 Nutri-Crave Corn Results – They share yield estimates topping 250–...

In Episode 285 of Chasing Giants, Don Higgins and Terry Peer cover a wide range of topics that every serious deer hunter needs to hear: Early EHD reports from Ohio and Indiana — why this year’s outbreak is unusual and what you can (and can’t) do to help your herd. Late-summer habitat projects using new forestry mulching technology — see how Don and Terry are improving deer movement without disturb...