Prayers, Peace & Planting Strategy | Spring Food Plot Advice | Chasing Giants 323

Published: 2026-05-03 Episode page Duration: 59 min

In this episode

baiting-policy

• Don criticized wildlife agencies for cracking down on hunters who supplement-feed deer outside of season, arguing it makes no sense given deer’s actual nutritional needs. 49:18

boone-brothers

• Terry announced that after Chasing Giants bought trailer number seven for Boone Brothers’ deer-processing ministry, two more trailers were immediately donated by others. 50:24

clover-maintenance

• A listener asked what to do about weeds in an orchard overseeded with Real World Clover and Chicory, and whether clethodim is safe to use. 32:21

content-production

• Terry recounted recording an episode with WildlifeFarming and finding it fascinating because that company fields customer problem calls revealing common food-plot mistakes. 8:56

deer-behavior

• Don stated that a mature buck’s top priority is avoiding human contact, making undisturbed sanctuary areas critical to consistently hunting mature bucks. 28:24

habitat-consulting

• How do young hunters get a solid habitat plan without the budget to hire a real consultant, and how do they avoid scam advice? 21:43

hairy-vetch

• A listener asked whether Real World would release its own hairy vetch seed variety after seeing it used as a soybean cover crop. 40:54

kentucky-fish-and-wildlife

• Terry described writing critical feedback to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife agency this week after it solicited his opinion on a regulation. 47:03

mayo-clinic

• Terry relayed that Mayo Clinic staff told the family to come back because they intended to aggressively treat and defeat Robin’s condition. 5:55

peace

• Don described feeling deeply calm and at peace after a restful night’s sleep, crediting the outpouring of prayers ahead of Robin’s surgery. 2:44

prayer-support

• Don reported that his friend Mike Skinner said he felt strongly the situation would turn out well, describing it as sunshine at the end of the tunnel. 7:24

robin-surgery

• Don announced that Robin’s surgery is scheduled for Monday, when doctors will perform a hysterectomy and remove any tumors found. 1:33

sanctuary

• Don explained that sanctuary areas matter more on smaller properties, since a single hunter can more easily pressure mature bucks off limited acreage. 27:49

show-plan

• Terry planned that while Don is in Minnesota for Robin’s surgery, the show may only air brief recorded updates on what’s happening and specific prayer requests. 8:21
• Don announced he likely won’t be on the podcast the following week because he’ll be in Minnesota with Robin until she is released from the hospital. 53:04

switchgrass

• A listener asked whether a late frost that browned newly emerged switchgrass and Miscanthus after a warm spell was normal and would recover. 35:48

water-holes

• Don recommended against placing a water hole inside a sanctuary if it requires periodic refilling, since the resulting human intrusion outweighs the benefit. 28:55
• Terry observed that after building a small waterhole with an excavator, nearly every turkey coming off the roost went straight to it. 31:38

wisconsin-hunting

• A Northern Wisconsin listener asked what else could make his state’s hunting worse, and whether Don would hesitate to invest heavily in a property there. 44:33

Listener questions

Question: How do young hunters get a solid habitat plan without the budget to hire a real consultant, and how do they avoid scam advice? 21:43 — asked by Max Joelma

• Answer: Don advised researching who’s giving advice, checking their track record and results, and looking at the actual bucks and properties they’ve produced. 24:06
• Answer: Terry explained that consulting-client discounts on normal purchases can pay back the cost of a lower-priced team consultant within about a year. 26:12

Question: A listener asked what to do about weeds in an orchard overseeded with Real World Clover and Chicory, and whether clethodim is safe to use. 32:21 — asked by Jonathan Vilches

• Answer: Don said the best remedy for weeds in clover is simply mowing it before the plants mature and go to seed. 33:03
• Answer: Don added that for broadleaf weeds specifically, mowing about once a month through late spring and summer is the best approach. 34:01
• Answer: Terry clarified clethodim only kills grasses, so it’s safe on clover and alfalfa but must never be sprayed on Miscanthus, switchgrass, sorghum, or corn. 35:02

Question: A listener asked whether a late frost that browned newly emerged switchgrass and Miscanthus after a warm spell was normal and would recover. 35:48 — asked by Benjamin Mains

• Answer: Don confirmed he’s seen this happen multiple times, including this year on his own farm. 36:11
• Answer: Don said his own frost-browned wheat, switchgrass, and Miscanthus all snapped back and there shouldn’t be any lasting issues. 36:29
• Answer: Terry added not to worry about top growth stunting since the rhizomes keep working underground even during a cold snap. 37:11

Question: A listener asked whether Real World would release its own hairy vetch seed variety after seeing it used as a soybean cover crop. 40:54 — asked by Andy Busman

• Answer: Don said Real World won’t have its own proprietary variety but is currently testing several hairy vetch varieties. 41:04
• Answer: Don noted listeners can already buy hairy vetch through the Real World office or its sister company Green Prairie Seed. 42:16

Question: A Northern Wisconsin listener asked what else could make his state’s hunting worse, and whether Don would hesitate to invest heavily in a property there. 44:33

• Answer: Don joked that Wisconsin’s DNR should consult Illinois DNR about its sharpshooting program for CWD control. 45:33
• Answer: Don said if the goal is killing the biggest bucks possible, the listener would be better off looking at Southern Wisconsin or farther. 46:09

Prayer Time

Scripture: James Theme: trials and steadfastness Daryl teaches from James 1:2-3 that trials should be counted as joy because they build steadfast faith, encourages staying close to God in good times, and prays for healing, strength, and peace for Don and Robin through Robin’s surgery. 54:26

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