Episode 230 - Don says Switchgrass is not the best bedding.

Chasing Giants with Don Higgins

Summary In this episode, Terry and Don catch up on their recent activities, including filming with Steve Shields and preparing for the Midwest Sportsman's Classic. They also discuss the new Ninmax batteries and answer questions about deer movement and tree planting. Don emphasizes the importance of playing the wind when hunting mature bucks, despite a study that suggests otherwise. He also provides advice on shading potted trees to prevent heat damage. In this part of the conversation, Don and Terry answer questions from listeners about scenting rope scrapes, promoting bedding in cattails, learning the movement of bucks, managing overgrown fields, and shooting albino or piebald deer. They also share updates on Lester's Feet and upcoming events. Don mentions that his days of seminar tours are winding down, and Terry shares his travel plans to Tennessee and the Gulf of Mexico. Keywords podcast, filming, weather, food plots, trail cameras, deer block, batteries, hunting show, tree planting, wind, deer movement, scenting rope scrapes, bedding in cattails, learning buck movement, managing overgrown fields, shooting albino or piebald deer, Lester's Feet, upcoming events, seminar tours, travel plans Takeaways Playing the wind is crucial for hunting mature bucks The new Ninmax batteries are now available on the Real World website The Midwest Sportsman's Classic will feature a Legends Roundtable and more events Shading potted trees can help prevent heat damage Scenting rope scrapes can be done in the fall, but it wouldn't hurt to try it earlier Aged rope scrapes and natural materials like pine branches or grapevines can attract deer Trail cameras are essential for learning buck movement and determining stand locations Overgrown fields with weeds and saplings can provide excellent cover for deer Switchgrass is not necessary if you already have good cover in an overgrown field Shooting albino or piebald deer is a personal choice, but legality and the buck's size and age should be considered Lester's Feet continues to make a positive impact on children with disabilities Don's seminar tours are winding down, so take the opportunity to see him if he's in your area