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 buck plans.

🐄 How raising cattle taught Don valuable lessons about deer genetics and herd management.

🌦️ Late October weather breakdown — why this week could be dynamite for deer movement.

📊 Don’s 2025 Rut Report announcement — now returning as written posts across social platforms.

💪 Health update: How a clean diet and discipline made Don feel 10 years younger.

🧭 Integrity in hunting — the powerful story of Josh Pretzer doing the right thing.

💰 Land buying advice: Should you buy small now or save for your dream farm?

🌬️ The scent control myth — why playing the wind beats every spray, suit, or ritual.

🙌 Listener Q&A:

- How to hunt mature bucks without big money or your own land.

- The truth about mechanical vs. fixed-blade broadheads.

- Land investment and balancing finances for the average hunter.

Stay tuned after Don’s closing comments for this week’s Sunday Night Prayer Time with Harold Monk of WiseEye Technologies.

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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 challenges and food plot management.

This episode takes a deep turn when Don reflects on how his generation grew up hunting without technology—then learned to embrace trail cameras, digital scouting, and modern archery gear. He explains why his generation may have been the “sweet spot” in whitetail history, bridging the gap between true woodsmanship and modern innovation.

Later, the guys answer listener questions about:

The balance between turning a passion into a business

How to level up harvest goals year after year

Miscanthus as a snow and sound barrier

Logging impact on mature bucks returning

Managing leftover seed and drill calibration

Line breeding and deer genetics in the wild

Terry and Don also celebrate a few close friends’ recent harvests, including big bucks taken by Aaron Gaines and Derek Burkholder, and share heartfelt prayers for Duane Hopkins’ family and the late Jason Beachy.

The episode closes with a special Sunday Night Prayer led by Brent Henderson, as he recovers from open-heart surgery — a reminder that God’s presence belongs in every part of our lives, including the deer woods.

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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 strategically times his stand setups around farm activity and wind conditions.

Terry and Don also unpack Walker Higgins’ first buck video from Don’s home farm — a family moment full of meaning and perspective for every hunter and parent.

Later, the pair discuss how Don’s habitat management benefits all wildlife, respond to listener questions on coyote control, running cattle near sanctuaries, and food plot equipment — and end with spiritual encouragement about priorities, patience, and balance in hunting and life.

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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 challenges of hunting mature deer early season.

- Managing doe numbers, cull bucks, and herd balance heading into fall.

- Listener Q&A on consulting states, water holes, and habitat projects.

- A powerful Sunday Night Prayer segment connecting deer management, stewardship, and God’s love.

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Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins, Terry Peer, deer hunting podcast, whitetail management tips, Charlie Kirk assassination reaction, Lester’s Feet Foundation, hunting and faith, Midwest deer hunting, deer habitat, outdoor podcast, Solid Rock Chapel Men’s Retreat

👉 Whether you’re chasing world-class whitetails or working on your own land plan, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and encouragement for hunters and land managers alike.

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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.

- The heartfelt story of the “Turning Point Buck”, renamed to honor Charlie Kirk and his legacy.

- A fiery Higgins Hot Seat on faith, hunting, and culture wars – including thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation and why Christians must stand strong.

- Listener questions on consulting vs. DIY strategies, small properties, planting pear trees, snowmobile trails, and balancing faith with church attendance.

Stay tuned after the episode for this week’s Sunday Night Prayer Time with Ty Miller.

👉 Don’t miss upcoming hunts on our Chasing Giants YouTube Channel:

- Josh Anderson’s Southern Buck (coming soon!)

- Don’s grandson’s hunt, later this month

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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 Charlie Kirk and its spiritual and cultural implications.

How hunters, land managers, and Christian men can lead boldly in today’s world.

Practical habitat and deer management Q&A from a live audience.

Thought-provoking discussions on faith, courage, and stewardship of God’s creation.

If you’re a deer hunter, outdoorsman, or believer seeking encouragement and practical tips, this episode is a must-watch.

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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’s Mighty Micros to boost late plantings.

The Hunter Podcast Recap: Don openly responds to long-standing rumors, shares his heart, and discusses integrity in the hunting industry.

Faith & Kingdom Impact: How partners like Mathews Archery are spreading the Gospel through the new film Light of the World.

Listener Q&A: Fences for deer management, switchgrass bedding cover, aging bucks, consulting insights, and much more.

Prayer & Encouragement: The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer from Devon Hurley of Antioch Church of Christ.

🙏 Thank you for supporting a hunting platform that keeps faith front and center. Please share this episode to encourage other hunters, families, and land managers.

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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 Ohio and what it means for deer hunters

🎯 Elite Hunters vs. Reality: Are all those giant racks legit? Don gets brutally honest about the industry

🏹 Recurve vs. Compound: Don’s quest for a giant buck with a recurve and why he’s switching this season

🌾 Food Plots & Rain Strategy: How to save late plots and boost tonnage with Mike’s Mighty Micros

🙏 Prayer Requests: Jason Beachy (JB’s Feed) & Brent Henderson

Whether you’re strategizing for opening day, trying to understand deer behavior, or simply love authentic hunting talk, this is a must-watch episode of Chasing Giants!

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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 overseeding strategies

🦌 Predator pressure & declining fawn recruitment

🎬 The Winslow Brothers’ new hunting film

🚜 Farm Progress Show & conservation updates

🔥 Higgins Hot Seat: Cracker Barrel, Bud Light, and “woke” companies

🙏 Special invite: Men’s Retreat with live podcast & Terry’s one-time-only talk

📺 Don’t forget—exclusive hunt videos drop soon on Chasing Giants TV, plus Chasing Assurance for weekly encouragement.

💬 Comment below: Have you noticed fewer fawns on your property this year? What’s your predator situation like?

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📖 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.