This episode includes an opening weekend update from Iowa, the start of Lester's Feet winners hunting adventure on Don's home farm, and the start of a new series about the bucks that Don never got a chance to hunt. Enjoy

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 anyone what they should or should not do.

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.