CULLING BUCKS: Why Shooting 3½-Year-Old 8-Points Actually Works | Chasing Giants #310

Culling bucks might be the most misunderstood topic in whitetail management. In Chasing Giants Podcast Episode #310, Don Higgins and Terry Peer break down why selective buck harvest works, why shooting certain 3½-year-old 8-points is about probability — not ego — and how long-term results tell a story most critics refuse to hear. This episode also covers: - Winter stress, snow cover, and food scarcity - Shed timing and what it really means for antler growth - Why saving every buck often hurts your top-end deer - The difference between genetics vs. probability - Real-world results after 20+ years of consistent management - If you’ve ever been told “culling doesn’t work” — this episode is for you. Chasing Giants Podcast Sponsors: 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 Mathews Archery – https://www.mathewsinc.com Gingerich Tree Farms – https://www.gingerichtreefarm.com Brenton USA – https://www.brentonusa.com Vortex Optics – https://www.vortexoptics.com Grubb Implement – https://www.grubbimplement.com TagOut Technique – https://www.tagouttechnique.com Wildlife Farming – https://www.wildlifefarming.com DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and management strategies discussed in this episode are based on real-world experience on specific properties and may not apply universally to all hunting situations, land sizes, or regions. Results may vary based on habitat, pressure, acreage, and local deer dynamics. Always follow state regulations and practice ethical, legal hunting. © Chasing Giants TV LLC. Any reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without written permission from Chasing Giants TV LLC is strictly prohibited.