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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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.
EP #286 - Preparing for Hunting Season: Plots, Cameras & CWD Truth
Chasing Giants with Don Higgins
1 hour 13 minutes 6 seconds
1 month ago
EP #286 - Preparing for Hunting Season: Plots, Cameras & CWD Truth
📖 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 250–300 bushels per acre and explain why late rains can still turn a crop around.
🦌 Trail Cameras & Pre-Season Prep – Don explains how he shifts cameras from summer to fall ranges, while Terry shares stand setup and habitat projects.
⚠️ EHD & CWD Insight – Don gives a unique perspective on why wiping out herds may not be the solution, comparing disease resistance to nature’s own balance.
🙏 Faith & Reflections – The hosts remind listeners of God’s design in creation, share upcoming events, and close with encouragement for the hunting community.
Whether you’re managing plots, battling EHD, or just itching for season to start, this episode delivers practical insight and thought-provoking discussion for every serious whitetail hunter.
Chasing Giants with Don Higgins
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.
