The True North Lifestyle Podcast

01:10:53

#30- Every Hunter Should Know About Taxidermy | Peak...

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2026/09/25

Jeff from Peak Taxidermy returns to The True North Lifestyle Podcast for Episode 30.The last time Jeff joined us, he was getting ready to take a chance on himself — leaving a good full-time job to pursue Peak Taxidermy. Now he’s back to tell us how that decision has played out and what his first year working for himself has really been like.We go behind the scenes of the taxidermy business and talk about what happens after you drop off your trophy, tanning and turnaround times, custom forms,

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01:18:01

#29 - After the Shot: Recovering Wounded Game |...

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2026/09/02

What should you do after the shot when an animal doesn’t go down and the blood trail starts to disappear? Do you keep tracking, back out, or call in a dog?In Episode #29 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, Joe Kruse and Jeff Paradis sit down with veteran Maine blood trackers Susanne Hamilton and Lindsay Ware for an in-depth conversation about tracking and recovering wounded game, including deer, moose, and bear.With hundreds of tracks each season and years of experience working tracking dogs,

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01:12:57

#28 - Finding a 1974 Camaro at the Bottom of Sebago...

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2026/07/29

An underwater drone revealed a 1974 Camaro sitting on the bottom of Sebago Lake.Jason Smith of Maine Freshwater Exploration: Going Deep joins Joe Kruse, Rick Labbe, and Jeff Paradis to tell the incredible story behind the discovery—and what happened when a recovery team tried to bring the car back to the surface after nearly 50 years underwater.Jason originally returned to Sebago Lake searching for a 1991 Polaris Indy 500 snowmobile that had disappeared through the ice. With only minutes of battery

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01:02:31

#27 - Rick Labbe & His Dad Mike Share Hunting &...

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2026/07/08

After 35 years of chasing giant Saskatchewan whitetails, Rick and Mike Labbe have stories most hunters will never experience. From once-in-a-lifetime bucks to remote fly-in fishing trips, close calls, and unbelievable adventures, this episode is packed with stories you'll remember long after it's over.If you love deer hunting, big bucks, fly-in fishing, brook trout, lake trout, and authentic hunting camp stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the

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01:13:27

#26 - Lanny Benoit on the Origins of Benoit Bucks |...

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2026/05/20

What creates a legendary deer hunter?In Episode #26 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, the crew sits down with the legendary Lanny Benoit alongside Timmy Bolduc and Glenn Bombardier for one of the most personal and in-depth conversations yet about the origins of the Benoit Bucks legacy, growing up in the Vermont woods, learning to track deer, competitive shooting, snowmobile racing, and the mindset that helped shape one of the greatest big woods buck hunters of all time.From stories about carrying

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01:10:33

#25 – What Makes Fish Bite? Lure Design, Trolling...

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2026/05/06

What actually makes fish bite? Why do fish hit one lure… and completely ignore another? If you’ve ever wondered why one lure works one day and not the next… this conversation will change how you think about fishing.In this episode, Christian Carlson of Northeast Troller https://northeasttroller.com/discount/TTN breaks down the real factors behind what triggers fish to strike—from lure design and color patterns to trolling speed, presentation, and instinct. If you’re looking for trolling gear for

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01:20:03

#24 - HOT BUTTON HUNTING ISSUES | The True North...

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2026/04/23

What happens when you stop avoiding the tough topics… and finally say what everyone’s thinking?In this episode, Joe, Rick, Lee Libby, and “Old Guide Mike” dive headfirst into some of the biggest hot button issues in the hunting and outdoor community right now—from Maine legislation to hound hunting, Sunday hunting, and the future of our traditions.This one gets real.From celebrating the passing of LD 2054 to breaking down controversial topics like anti-hound legislation, fly fishing-only waters, and

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00:54:57

#23 - Ice, and BONFIRE… WILD STORIES: Moosehead Lake...

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2026/04/08

Ever had one of those trips where everything turns into chaos… in the best way possible?13 guys. Moosehead Lake. Ice fishing. A massive bonfire.And a podcast recorded right in the middle of it all.But this trip wasn’t just fun—it got real.This episode of The True North Lifestyle Podcast is different than anything we’ve done before.We brought the mics to camp, rotated guys in and out (musical chairs style), and captured real, unfiltered conversations from one of the best—and most eventful—weekends

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01:05:26

#22 - Maine Moose Lodge Tags L.D. 2054: Why We Must...

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2026/03/24

🚨 Maine moose hunting is at a turning point and this conversation matters.This could be voted on Thursday (3/26) — action is needed NOW!In Episode 22 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, Joe sits down with James Cody, Executive Director of the Maine Professional Guides Association, and Lee Schanz Jr of Big Woods Bucks to break down two major issues that could impact the future of moose hunting, guiding, and sporting camps in Maine.This episode focuses on L.D. 2054, the bill aimed at cleaning up

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01:19:27

#21 – Stranded in the Alaskan Bush: Mike Labbe’s Wild...

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2026/03/12

Stranded in the Alaskan bush. Giant brook trout in Labrador. Snowmobiling in Jackman. A lifetime of wild outdoor stories.In Episode 21 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, the guys are joined by a special guest we’ve been wanting to get behind the mic for a long time — Rick’s dad, Mike Labbe.Mike shares decades of unforgettable hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling adventures that helped shape Rick’s passion for the outdoors. From raising a family around hunting camps in Maine to wild trips across

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01:12:18

# 20 - Maine Winter Stories: Snowmobiles, Bobcat...

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2026/02/27

What part of winter in Maine are you living for right now — snowmobiling, ice fishing, bobcat hunting, grooming trails, or scouting for spring?The boys are finally back behind the mics.In Episode 20 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, Joe sits down with Rick Labbe and Lee Libby for a long-overdue winter catch-up that covers everything from western bowhunts to Maine cat season to the future of outdoor access in our state.Rick shares the story behind his Arizona buck and why this year’s rut timing

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01:12:28

Episode 19 | A Buck Worth Waiting For | 3-Year Hunt...

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2026/01/29

Some hunts become stories.Some stories become legends.In Episode 19, we sit down with Kode Paradise, a 19-year-old hunter from Jackman, Maine, who spent three seasons chasing the same buck. He missed him twice, learned hard lessons, and finally crossed paths with him again — running with a doe — making a shot that changed everything.This episode is about more than one buck.It’s about focus, patience, and the kind of hunting that only happens in the big woods.If you love true hunting stories — this

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01:32:18

Episode 18 | Garnett “BIG G” | WILD Hunting Stories

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2026/01/16

Kick back and hang out with Garnett—aka BIG G, the “Master of Disaster”—as he unleashes the wildest hunting stories of his life! Mike Stevens, Rick Labbe, and Joe Kruse join in, sharing laughs, reflections, and their own unforgettable moments as Garnett takes us through a full season of adventures.From sneaking out at midnight at age 10 with a flashlight and a 410, to tracking giant bucks in Saskatchewan and Alberta, BIG G shares the chaos, tricks, and laughs that made him a legend. This episode is

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01:13:30

Episode 17 | Say Yes to the Adventure | Elk Hunting,...

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2025/12/25

This episode is pure True North Lifestyle storytelling. Some opportunities only come once — and this conversation is all about having the courage to say yes when they do. The central theme of this episode is recognizing opportunity and taking action, even when the outcome is uncertain. Josh explains how the biggest adventures of his life: hunting, flying, traveling, and building an outdoor lifestyle which all started by stepping into moments most people hesitate to take.Joe, Rick, and Lee sit down

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01:06:24

Episode 16 | Legendary Lanny Benoit | Big Buck...

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2025/12/12

In this episode, Joe Kruse and Rick Labbe sit down with Glenn Bombardier and the legendary Lanny Benoit, one of the greatest buck trackers to ever walk the big woods.From jaw-dropping deer stories across Maine, Vermont, and the Golden Road, to the brutal camps, school buses, wild adventures, and the early years of the Benoit brothers, this episode is packed with deep woods knowledge, humor, history and big buck stories!If you love tracking big bucks in snow, 200-lb Maine bucks, big woods

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01:01:05

Episode 15 | This is Your Day w/ Stephan White | 36...

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2025/11/18

This is a podcast you won’t forget. Stephan White joins Joe Kruse in the studio to relive the unforgettable hunting story where he finally tagged his first deer—after 36 years of hunting since 1987. Guided by Joe for two seasons with Big Woods Outfitters at Lake Parlin Lodge, this was Steve’s third year hunting on his own under the American Plan, and he finally connected with the buck he had been chasing for decades.From the emotional high of seeing that deer standing in front of him, to the drag,

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01:08:32

Episode 14 | Stories w/ STAGR GEAR |Hunting Gear,...

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2025/10/29

The boys from STAGR GEAR, Adam Lamson and Greg Gove, join us for an action-packed podcast, we talk hunting in the Northeast, sharing epic stories, gear tips, and family hunting moments you won’t want to miss. From bow season thrills to crossbow game-changers, and from teaching a 3-year-old grandson to hunt, to a wife’s first moose —this episode has it all!🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:* The story behind Stagr Gear: Blaze Capes, Gloves, and the evolution of jackets & pants for Northeast

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01:45:59

Episode 13: Maine, Alaska & Wyoming | Moose, Elk and...

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2025/10/12

This episode starts off with Jason Delpalazzo sharing stories from his Alaska moose hunt, from the long travel days and camp life to the challenges of filming in the backcountry. He talks about the scale of Alaska’s wilderness, the differences in calling moose compared to Maine, and the unforgettable moments that come when you finally connect after putting in the work.Then Rick dives into his Wyoming elk hunt, describing what it’s like to chase bugling bulls across the mountains. He breaks down how

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01:01:42

Episode 12 | Tales from a Maine Tagging Station &...

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2025/10/01

Ever wonder what it’s like to run a general store at the heart of Maine’s big woods hunting culture? In this episode, Joe, Lee, and Rick sit down with Ryan Cowper, owner of the Flagstaff General Store in the Stratton–Eustis region.Ryan and his family have built a true community hub, serving food, renting cabins, and operating one of the busiest deer tagging stations in western Maine. Last season alone, they tagged nearly 300 deer, along with countless bears and moose, making the store a crossroads

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01:15:58

Episode 11 | You Hunt It, We Honor It | Hunting...

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2025/09/17

Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes at a taxidermy shop? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff to talk all things taxidermy, Maine’s legendary bucks, and the stories hunters bring with their mounts. From hearing the same story three times (when a deer gets dropped off, checked in on, and finally picked up) to preserving giants from the big woods, Jeff shares the heart and passion that goes into honoring every animal.We also dive into feeding programs, deer migration, and the record-setting

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