In this episode of the Chasing Giants podcast, hosts Don Higgins and Terry Peer discuss the importance of firearm hunting, particularly for their diverse audience. They delve into the topic of fawn births and the estrus cycle, explaining how and when doe fawns can breed. The conversation shifts to the rut report, where Don shares his observations from the field and how they plan to expand their reporting this season. They also analyze weather patterns and their significant impact on deer activity during the rut. Finally, Don shares his unique field dressing techniques and the implications of gut piles on predator activity. In this episode, Donald Higgins and Terry discuss various aspects of deer hunting, including field dressing techniques, property management for hunting, and the importance of understanding buck behavior in relation to wind. They emphasize the significance of minimizing human intrusion on hunting properties to maintain deer populations and improve hunting success. The hosts also answer listener questions about hunting strategies during the rut and share insights on community engagement and upcoming events. Keywords firearm hunting, deer hunting, fawn births, rut report, weather patterns, field dressing, hunting techniques, Brenton Firearms, hunting strategies, deer management, hunting, deer management, field dressing, buck behavior, human intrusion, rut hunting, property consulting, wildlife management, hunting strategies, outdoor podcast