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

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 new podcast studio00:42 Meet Mike Labbe01:10 STAGR's new wool hunting gear03:10 Lanny Benoit's deer hunting clinics04:10 Lanny's handmade knives05:55 Podcast updates07:30 Spring fishing season08:20 Canada's incredible fly-in fishing10:00 Family adventures in remote wilderness12:45 Giant brook trout & lake trout stories15:45 Labrador, Ontario & Alaska fishing adventures19:10 How Rick discovered Saskatchewan hunting20:40 Their unforgettable first Saskatchewan trip22:00 The giant buck Rick still thinks about23:20 Rick announces the 2026 Buck Bash24:15 Bring your biggest buck to display25:00 FREE official deer scoring26:30 Knife making & giveaways27:50 Live taxidermy demonstrations28:40 Food trucks, music & family activities30:00 Buck Bash details & ticket information31:10 Mike's incredible 193-inch Saskatchewan buck34:30 Why Saskatchewan produces giant whitetails38:45 The giant 8-pointer Mike passed43:45 Returning to Alberta after 20 years44:10 Alberta outfitter horror stories49:00 One of the wildest hunting stories you'll ever hear🦌 Rick Labbe's 2026 Buck Bash📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026📍 Clinton Fairgrounds • Clinton, Maine✔ Bring your favorite buck to display✔ FREE official scoring by Northeast Big Bucks✔ Maine Antler & Skull Trophy Club scorers✔ Live taxidermy demonstrations✔ Knife making demonstrations✔ Free knife sharpening✔ Huge raffles & giveaways✔ Live music✔ Food trucks✔ Kids activities🎟️ Buy tickets early to receive bonus raffle tickets!🎟️ Tickets:https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop/ols/products/2026-buck-bash-tickets🤝 Partners & Sponsors:🎟 HuntstockGet 10% OFF your tickets with promo code TTN.https://huntstockevents.com/buy-tickets🧥 STAGR GearPremium hunting apparel built for serious hunters. Save 10% OFF with promo code TTN.https://stagrgear.com🔪 Walker Knife Co.Handcrafted knives made in Maine. Built for hunters, guides, and outdoorsmen.https://walkerknifeco.com🏕 Lake Parlin LodgeNow booking weekly deer season cabin rentals and unforgettable Maine outdoor adventures.https://lakeparlinlodge.com🎯 Sponsorship OpportunitiesInterested in featuring your business in future podcast episodes and YouTube videos?📧 info@thetruenorthlifestyle.comStay Connected📺 YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Websitehttps://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thetruenorthlifestyleIf you enjoy whitetail deer hunting, big woods bucks, Saskatchewan hunting, Canadian whitetails, fly-in fishing, brook trout, lake trout, moose hunting, outdoor adventures, and hunting camp stories, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. New videos and podcasts are released every week!