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Don Higgins discusses the impact of supplemental feeding on deer antler growth and addresses common misconceptions in deer management.

Can supplemental feeding actually add 10-15 inches to a mature buck's antlers? In this episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins tackles one of the most controversial topics in deer management. Don explains the long-term impact of supplemental feeding, fetal programming, mineral nutrition, genetics, and why hunters often misunderstand what feed can and cannot accomplish. We also discuss: • Storm damage across Kentucky and Illinois • Soybean browse pressure and utilization cages • Real World's upcoming soybean research project • Listener letters that remind us why this community matters • Lester's Feet Foundation updates and the Texas Hunt Giveaway • Coyote control myths and predator management • Summer buck movement and why bucks disappear from trail cameras • Recommended deer hunting books for serious hunters If you're serious about growing and hunting mature whitetails, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Podcast Sponsors Asio Gear Real World Wildlife Products Hawke Optics Novix Outdoors Midwest Land Group 360 Hunting Blinds Mike’s Mighty Micros Gingerich Tree Farms TagOut Technique Grubb Implement Vortex Optics Brenton USA Mathews Archery Victory Auto Group…

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Real World Wildlife Products, Asio Gear, Hawke Optics, Novix Outdoors, Midwest Land Group, 360 Hunting Blinds, Mike’s Mighty Micros, Gingerich Tree Farms, TagOut Technique, Grubb Implement, Vortex Optics, Brenton USA, Mathews Archery, Victory Auto Group, Wildlife Farming, WiseEye Technologies

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