Can You Shoot Too Far? Don Higgins on Bowhunting Ethics | Chasing Giants #346

Is there a difference between being a great archer and being a great bowhunter? How far is too far when taking a shot at a whitetail deer?

In Chasing Giants Podcast Episode #346, Don Higgins and Terry Peer tackle one of the most debated topics in bowhunting today: long-distance archery shots and the responsibility hunters have to the animals they pursue.

After a listener questions hunters taking 70-yard shots at live deer, Don shares his perspective from nearly 50 seasons of bowhunting. He explains why he prefers to get mature bucks within 15–20 yards, why knowing your limitations matters, and why the real challenge of bowhunting may be getting closer rather than shooting farther.

But that's only part of this week's conversation!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Don Higgins' Next Big Habitat Project

Don takes us behind the scenes of his 300-acre Illinois property and reveals his plans to eliminate nearly a mile of maintained paths to create larger, less-disturbed bedding areas. He also discusses his long-term goal of producing more mature, giant-antlered bucks and leaving an incredible wildlife habitat legacy for future generations.

Fruit Tree Management Tips

- How much water newly planted fruit trees need during drought conditions

- When and how to transplant young fruit trees

- The hidden dangers of mice nesting inside tree tubes

- Protecting young trees from damage during fall