Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

EP #286 - Preparing for Hunting Season: Plots, Cameras & CWD Truth

Episode Summary

๐Ÿ“– 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. ๐ŸŒฑ Food Plots & Timing โ€“ 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. ๐ŸŒฝ Nutri-Crave Corn Results โ€“ They share yield estimates topping 250โ€“300 bushels per acre and explain why late rains can still turn a crop around. ๐ŸฆŒ Trail Cameras & Pre-Season Prep โ€“ Don explains how he shifts cameras from summer to fall ranges, while Terry shares stand setup and habitat projects. โš ๏ธ EHD & CWD Insight โ€“ Don gives a unique perspective on why wiping out herds may not be the solution, comparing disease resistance to natureโ€™s own balance. ๐Ÿ™ Faith & Reflections โ€“ The hosts remind listeners of Godโ€™s design in creation, share upcoming events, and close with encouragement for the hunting community. Whether youโ€™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.