#27 - Rick Labbe & His Dad Mike Share Hunting & Fishing Stories | Giant Saskatchewan Bucks & Remote Fly-In Fishing Trips

<p>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&#39;ll remember long after it&#39;s over.</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;t want to miss.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️<strong> Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the new podcast studio</p><p>00:42 Meet Mike Labbe</p><p>01:10 STAGR&#39;s new wool hunting gear</p><p>03:10 Lanny Benoit&#39;s deer hunting clinics</p><p>04:10 Lanny&#39;s handmade knives</p><p>05:55 Podcast updates</p><p>07:30 Spring fishing season</p><p>08:20 Canada&#39;s incredible fly-in fishing</p><p>10:00 Family adventures in remote wilderness</p><p>12:45 Giant brook trout &amp; lake trout stories</p><p>15:45 Labrador, Ontario &amp; Alaska fishing adventures</p><p>19:10 How Rick discovered Saskatchewan hunting</p><p>20:40 Their unforgettable first Saskatchewan trip</p><p>22:00 The giant buck Rick still thinks about</p><p>23:20 Rick announces the 2026 Buck Bash</p><p>24:15 Bring your biggest buck to display</p><p>25:00 FREE official deer scoring</p><p>26:30 Knife making &amp; giveaways</p><p>27:50 Live taxidermy demonstrations</p><p>28:40 Food trucks, music &amp; family activities</p><p>30:00 Buck Bash details &amp; ticket information</p><p>31:10 Mike&#39;s incredible 193-inch Saskatchewan buck</p><p>34:30 Why Saskatchewan produces giant whitetails</p><p>38:45 The giant 8-pointer Mike passed</p><p>43:45 Returning to Alberta after 20 years</p><p>44:10 Alberta outfitter horror stories</p><p>49:00 One of the wildest hunting stories you&#39;ll ever hear</p><p><br></p><p>🦌<strong> Rick Labbe&#39;s 2026 Buck Bash</strong></p><p>📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026</p><p>📍 Clinton Fairgrounds • Clinton, Maine</p><p>✔ Bring your favorite buck to display</p><p>✔ FREE official scoring by Northeast Big Bucks</p><p>✔ Maine Antler &amp; Skull Trophy Club scorers</p><p>✔ Live taxidermy demonstrations</p><p>✔ Knife making demonstrations</p><p>✔ Free knife sharpening</p><p>✔ Huge raffles &amp; giveaways</p><p>✔ Live music</p><p>✔ Food trucks</p><p>✔ Kids activities</p><p>🎟️ Buy tickets early to receive bonus raffle tickets!</p><p>🎟️ Tickets:</p><p>https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop/ols/products/2026-buck-bash-tickets</p><p><br></p><p>🤝<strong> Partners &amp; Sponsors:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🎟 <strong>Huntstock</strong>Get <strong>10% OFF</strong> your tickets with promo code <strong>TTN</strong>.<br><a href="https://huntstockevents.com/buy-tickets"><u>https://huntstockevents.com/buy-tickets</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>🧥 <strong>STAGR Gear</strong>Premium hunting apparel built for serious hunters. Save <strong>10% OFF</strong> with promo code <strong>TTN</strong>.<br><a href="https://stagrgear.com/"><u>https://stagrgear.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>🔪 <strong>Walker Knife Co.</strong>Handcrafted knives made in Maine. Built for hunters, guides, and outdoorsmen.<br><a href="https://walkerknifeco.com"><u>https://walkerknifeco.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>🏕 <strong>Lake Parlin Lodge</strong>Now booking <strong>weekly deer season cabin rentals</strong> and unforgettable Maine outdoor adventures.<br><a href="https://lakeparlinlodge.com/"><u>https://lakeparlinlodge.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>🎯<strong> Sponsorship Opportunities</strong></p><p>Interested in featuring your business in future podcast episodes and YouTube videos?</p><p>📧 info@thetruenorthlifestyle.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p>📺 YouTube</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle">https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle</a></p><p>👕</p><p><a href="https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop">https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop</a></p><p>🌐 Website</p><p><a href="https://thetruenorthlif