About this episode

The episode discusses why some hunting properties succeed while others fail, sharing insights from real-world consulting experiences.

After evaluating hundreds of hunting properties across the country, some patterns become crystal clear… In this episode of Chasing Giants, Don Higgins and Terry Peer break down: Why some habitat plans work almost instantly What separates a “no-brainer” property from a struggle Real-world consulting stories from the road The truth about CWD management and landowner pushback A surprising story about Real World soybeans producing AND holding food into spring Listener Q&A on food plots, access, and property design This is one of those episodes where years of experience come together into simple, actionable truth. If you're serious about growing, holding, and hunting mature bucks… WANT TO SUBMIT A QUESTION? Visit: www.chasinggiants.com Drop your question and it could be featured in a future episode. SPONSORS & PARTNERS Asio Gear – https://www.asiogear.com Midwest Land Group – https://www.midwestlandgroup.com Novix Outdoors – https://www.novixoutdoors.com Mike’s Mighty Micros – https://www.mikesmightymicros.com Victory Auto Group – https://www.victorykc.com 360 Hunting Blinds – https://www.360huntingblinds.com Real World Wildlife Products – https://www.realworldwildlifeproducts.com…

People in this episode

Host: Don Higgins

Guest: Terry Peer

Topics covered

• hunting properties
• habitat plans
• CWD management
• food plots
• property design
• listener Q&A

Keywords

• hunting properties
• habitat plans
• CWD management
• food plots
• property design
• mature bucks

Sponsors

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

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