#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. ⏱️ **Timestamps** 00:00 Welcome to the new podcast studio 00:42 Meet Mike Labbe 01:10 STAGR's new wool hunting gear 03:10 Lanny Benoit's deer hunting clinics 04:10 Lanny's handmade knives 05:55 Podcast updates 07:30 Spring fishing season 08:20 Canada's incredible fly-in fishing 10:00 Family adventures in remote wilderness 12:45 Giant brook trout & lake trout stories 15:45 Labrador, Ontario & Alaska fishing adventures 19:10 How Rick discovered Saskatchewan hunting 20:40 Their unforgettable first Saskatchewan trip 22:00 The giant buck Rick still thinks about 23:20 Rick announces the 2026 Buck Bash 24:15 Bring your biggest buck to display 25:00 FREE official deer scoring 26:30 Knife making & giveaways 27:50 Live taxidermy demonstrations 28:40 Food trucks, music & family activities 30:00 Buck Bash details & ticket information 31:10 Mike's incredible 193-inch Saskatchewan buck 34:30 Why Saskatchewan produces giant whitetails 38:45 The giant 8-pointer Mike passed 43:45 Returning to Alberta after 20 years 44:10 Alberta outfitter horror stories 49:00 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:** 🎟 **Huntstock**Get **10% OFF** your tickets with promo code **TTN**. https://huntstockevents.com/buy-tickets 🧥 **STAGR Gear**Premium 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 Lodge**Now booking **weekly deer season cabin rentals** and unforgettable Maine outdoor adventures. https://lakeparlinlodge.com 🎯 **Sponsorship Opportunities** Interested in featuring your business in future podcast episodes and YouTube videos? 📧 info@thetruenorthlifestyle.com **Stay Connected** 📺 YouTube https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle 👕 https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop 🌐 Website https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com 📖 Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr 👍 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetruenorthlifestyle If 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!