Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

Don's 2021 Buck Inventory shows 32 bucks over 150" There is a lot of talk in this episode to talk about growing verses attracting big bucks. A trail camera gets shot with a tactical shot gun and some great questions from our listeners this week! You are going to like this episode!

Dr. Strickland joins Don Higgins for some eye opening dialog about whitetail and land management. This episode is a must listen for any serious deer hunter. A special announcement is made at the end of the episode.

Special Guest Ron Slifer Facebook page @sliferhounds joins us to talk about things to consider after shooting a whitetail. How to make decisions of what to do and when to call a Dog. Also, Don and Terry talk about an uneventful opening weekend in Kentucky where Terry decides not to hunt. Don moves his trail cameras to fall locations and teases everyone about going back to Iowa.

Don and Terry fought some audio difficulties in this episode so we apologize about that in up front. Don lost a food plot to a flash flood, Terry had to make a drive to IL to reboot some cell cameras, and Don goes into detail about what he expects of this years big buck numbers

This episode talks about a lot about bachelor groups and what bucks do after they shed velvet. Don gives an update on his Iowa properties including getting permission on a new piece. Will he go there even if he does not have a giant targeted? Lots of a good information and a few rants about covid vaccinations make this a typical Chasing Giants Episode. We will give our opinion but will never tell...

People ask all the time. "Don, how do you take a 120 acre property and over 30 years, turn it into a place where 200" bucks can live? Clearly, you are doing something different!" Don explains what he is doing different even though some just do not believe it. That is ok! You don't have to agree with us - we can still be friends! haha

This episode comes on August 8, 2021, Don and Terry both talk about the lack a monster buck but talking about how they are still searching. Don gets put on the spot with some pointed questions from listeners. Also, Lester's Feet needs your help with a family they are serving. They need a Foster Home for their lab while their daughter is in Florida for treatment through the end of the year.

Great episode with a lot of great information as hunting season approaches. Cell Cameras. Spraying vs. Mowing paths? Planting dates for brassicas vs. cereal grains. Sponsors in the hunting industry discussion. Why we are different. Finally, someone asks Don in the listener submitted questions, "has Don every turned loose captive bucks on his farm. You will want to listen to this answer.

lots of great content in this episode. the segment from a listener submitted question about fruit tree polination is very interesting.

Good episode with a lot of food plot, velvet pictures, and hunting access talk the week that Don is featured on the cover of North American Whitetail Magazine.

In this episode, Don kicks off a new series discussing his best and worst of the week. Don helps listeners figure out what to look for in velvet pics. How much more will they grow? Don also takes some time talking about the mistake he made posting the wrong YouTube link on his social media with some vulgar language.

Don goes into a lot of details about putting trail cameras out. How many, where, when, and how are all answered. Some discussion about how some real estate agents and outfitters use trail camera and harvest pictures for marketing. And details about Lester's Feet Raffle getting ready to close.

Episode 70 touches on a lot of talk about the role fathers play with the next generation. Values passed down from Don and Terry's fathers set the foundation for this podcast. Who we are and what we want to be. Great questions about properties and intrusion on this episode.

In episode 69, Don talks about why whitetail are moving more this time of the year. Besides the rut, this is the most whitetail will move around the entire year and WHY! Don also takes some time to really discuss why he takes criticism so personal. On behalf of Don and Terry, we try to stay as honest as possible. Sometimes we need to use words more appropriate but you can be assured, our answers,...

Don picks his Iowa unit today before the deadline. His strategy to find an Iowa giant is not as most think. Food plots are starting to pop. Don gives tips on how to understand browse pressure and when to spray for different situations. Again, three great questions in this episode.

Don spent some time in Iowa this week before coming home to finish up food plots at his home area. Which unit will he apply for? Terry prepares for back surgery.

In this episode, Don talks about the back story in having Mel scored and where he ranks among the all time biggest whitetail. Lots of rain flooded out his food plots so he is replanting this week. Terry breaks the news that he has to have another surgery.

Don takes a minute to talk about the 200 day cycle of a doe carrying a fawn. What does it meant that a fawn hit the ground now? Bred in October? Also a good overview of herbicides for those not familiar with the different types.

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there. We could not do it without you! Lots of great questions this week.

Don takes some time in this episode to catch up on some listener submitted questions that put him on the spot. Also, when to spray herbicide with different types of ground prep for spring plots.

Don transitions from consulting season and starts planting food plots on his home farm. We give an update on the Lester's Feet Charity Raffle and most importantly, ask for prayers for the Ward Family as little Adley is back in the hospital.

A great time was had in Shipshewana, IN at the Midwest Sportsman Classic this past weekend. He gave us an update about the quest for an Iowa Giant. Lester's Feet Raffle update. And, we saved extra time for a big crowd to ask questions and put Don on the spot. Nothing was off limits. Hunting, Religion, and Politics. What the crowd wanted to talk about - he did not hold anything back.

Great episode where we got to layout how the Charity Raffle will work this coming week. Also, Don realized while pulling a camera in a remote spot, bucks have already shifted back to summer ranges. Lots of great ideas and discussion. Enjoy!

Don and Terry move fast on this Easter Sunday Episode to answer some great questions this week submitted from listeners. Don gets a little fired up at the end talking about some ways that people over complicate their projects on their hunting properties. Hope you enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors: Buy-A-Farm, 360 Hunting Blinds, Vengeance camo, QuietKat, Real World Wildlife Products, Vortex, Lone W...