Can supplemental feeding actually add 10-15 inches to a mature buck's antlers?In this episode of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Don Higgins tackles one of the most controversial topics in deer management. Don explains the long-term impact of supplemental feeding, fetal programming, mineral nutrition, genetics, and why hunters often misunderstand what feed can and cannot accomplish.We also discuss:• Storm damage across Kentucky and Illinois• Soybean browse pressure and utilization cages• Real World's upcoming soybean research project• Listener letters that remind us why this community matters• Lester's Feet Foundation updates and the Texas Hunt Giveaway• Coyote control myths and predator management• Summer buck movement and why bucks disappear from trail cameras• Recommended deer hunting books for serious huntersIf you're serious about growing and hunting mature whitetails, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Podcast SponsorsAsio GearReal World Wildlife ProductsHawke OpticsNovix OutdoorsMidwest Land Group360 Hunting BlindsMike’s Mighty MicrosGingerich Tree FarmsTagOut TechniqueGrubb ImplementVortex OpticsBrenton USAMathews ArcheryVictory Auto GroupWildlife FarmingWiseEye Technologies© 2026 Chasing Giants Podcast. All rights reserved.This content, including audio, video, graphics, logos, and written material, may not be copied, reproduced, redistributed, or republished in whole or in part without expressed written permission from Chasing Giants Podcast.