About this episode

The episode discusses habitat consulting insights and wildlife management strategies, featuring bear sightings and a call for community support.

EXPECT BAD AUDIO DUE TO POOR INTERNET - WE ARE SORRY AND WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL NEXT WEEK. In this episode of Chasing Giants Podcast #318, Terry Peer and Don Higgins break down real-world habitat consulting insights from a northern swing through Wisconsin—and what they’re seeing might surprise you. From a property holding 22 different bears on camera to tornado-created bedding cover that’s as good as it gets, this episode dives deep into what actually makes a property produce—and where most landowners fall short. We also cover: Why food is the #1 limiting factor in northern properties A unique consulting situation involving a third-party landowner representative Habitat differences across regions—from Wisconsin to Kentucky to Georgia The truth about red osier dogwood and habitat “trends” A brand new elk + whitetail hybrid habitat project in Kentucky Equipment spotlight: the new PH M7 Drill for food plotters And a powerful moment as we ask for prayers for a family in need This episode is packed with real experiences, practical strategy, and the kind of honest conversation you only get from boots-on-the-ground habitat work. 🙏 Special Note Please keep the Yoder family in your…

People in this episode

Host: Terry Peer

Guest: Don Higgins

Topics covered

• habitat consulting
• bear sightings
• food plots
• land management
• wildlife
• prayer support

Keywords

• bedding cover
• bears
• habitat
• food plots
• landowners
• wildlife management
• elk
• whitetail
• consulting

Mentioned in this episode

Products: PH M7 Drill

Places: Wisconsin, Kentucky, Georgia

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