About this episode

Don Higgins and Terry Peer discuss permission properties, the Scrape Magnet product, and their personal health journeys.

In this episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins and Terry Peer dive into several important topics for whitetail hunters and land managers. First, they explain the strategy behind permission properties and why now is the perfect time of year to start knocking on doors. Don shares how persistence and building relationships with landowners can unlock incredible hunting opportunities—even in states where you don’t live. Next, Don and Terry explain the story behind Scrape Magnet, the new synthetic scent product developed under the Chasing Giants brand. They discuss the two-year process of testing the product across 9 states and 54 properties, how rope scrapes work, and why synthetic scents may become increasingly important as more states restrict gland-based scents due to CWD regulations. The episode also features a candid discussion about health and diet changes both hosts have made recently. Don shares how eliminating carbs dramatically improved his health after experiencing severe symptoms related to inflammation and blood pressure. Terry talks about his battle with rheumatoid arthritis and how a strict carnivore diet helped eliminate pain and inflammation. Finally, the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Don Higgins, Terry Peer

Topics covered

• whitetail hunting
• land management
• synthetic scents
• health journeys
• diet changes

Keywords

• whitetail hunters
• landowners
• Scrape Magnet
• synthetic scents
• health
• diet
• CWD regulations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chasing Giants

Products: Scrape Magnet

Places: CWD

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