The True North Lifestyle Podcast

• Episode 14 | Stories w/ STAGR GEAR |Hunting Gear, Clothing & Tips

  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 conditions* Upcoming women’s & kids’ gear lines, plus new colors like snow camo and classic red & black* Hunting updates from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine—bow season, public land pheasant hunts, and more* Heartwarming family hunting moments and first-time experiences in the blind* Crossbow insights: extending range, boosting accuracy, and keeping older hunters in the game* Incredible moose, deer, and turkey hunts, including first kills and lessons in patience & confidence* Tracking tips: estrus scent, drag rags, and following blood trails for maximum success* Gear updates: Nor’Easter Grunt Calls, Stagr Gear custom hems, Walker knives, Peak Taxidermy, plus promo code TTN discounts* Behind-the-scenes hunting stories: town deer dynamics, Rangeley big bucks, Vermont tracking adventures, and snowmobile tales* Community, collaboration, and connecting with fellow hunters in the Northeast* How to support the podcast: subscribe, follow on social media, and leave a reviewWhether you’re a seasoned hunter, a family looking to get outdoors, or just love hunting stories, this episode is packed with laughs, tips, and unforgettable real-life adventures.Sponsors & Shoutouts:Stagr GearSave 10% & gear up for hunting season with Stagr Gear using our exclusive affiliate link:🔗 https://stagrgear.com/?sca_ref=9797309.KPojGto3e6m💥 Use promo code TTN at checkout and double-check that it’s applied to claim your discount! Preserve your trophies with Peak Taxidermy🌐 Website: https://www.peaktaxidermy.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaktaxidermy207👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Taxidermy-61572674926781/🔪 Check out handcrafted knives and tools made in Maine: ➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle🎯 Sponsorship Opportunities:Reach out for sponsorship opportunities to be featured in a future podcast episode or YouTube video at 📧 [email protected]

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• Episode 13: Maine, Alaska & Wyoming | Moose, Elk and Deer Hunting Adventures with Jason Delpalazzo

  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 elk hunting tests your patience, calling, and endurance, and shares how those experiences compare to the thick, quiet woods of Maine.The guys also reflect on a multi-generational Maine moose hunt where a 13-year-old took center stage. It’s a story full of pride, tradition, and family, capturing what hunting is truly about: time together in the woods, passing on knowledge, and watching the next generation light up with excitement.Between laughs, storytelling, and a few good-natured jabs, this episode covers everything from cross-country hunting adventures to the local traditions that define Maine’s outdoor culture.🦌 Topics covered in this episode:🗺️ Jason’s Alaska moose hunt — travel, calling differences, and what makes the hunt so special🏔️ Rick’s Wyoming elk hunt — chasing bugles and adapting to the open country🎯 A 13-year-old’s first moose hunt and what it means for three generations of hunters🪵 Moose calling tactics and how hunting styles differ between regions🔥 Reflections on family, mentorship, and the shared passion that keeps hunters coming back💦True Estrus Doe Urine — Pre-Order Now!‼️https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shopOnly Available for One More Week! you want the ultimate edge for your fall hunts, don’t miss out on True Estrus — single-batch doe urine, harvested during peak estrus, shipped cold and fresh directly to you. Supplies are limited, and we’ll only be taking orders for another week until mid-October, so secure yours now! Perfect for pairing with your grunt tube, it’s a must-have for any serious hunter.This episode blends thrilling hunting stories, heritage, and actionable tips, perfect for anyone passionate about moose hunting, Alaska adventures, and the tools that make a hunt successful.🦌 Preserve your trophies with Peak TaxidermyJeff at Peak Taxidermy takes pride in creating high-quality mounts that honor your hunt and last a lifetime.🌐 Website: https://www.peaktaxidermy.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaktaxidermy207👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Taxidermy-61572674926781/If you’re in the Winterport or Greater Bangor, Maine area, consider Jeff your go-to taxidermist. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook, and check out his site to see his incredible work!🎣 Support The True North Lifestyle by shopping with Northeast Troller!⸻🏠 Looking to buy or sell land, a home, or camp in Western Maine?Gary Williamson is our trusted real estate guide.📞 Call/Text: (207) 364-5326🔗 https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com⸻🛠️ Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor continues to crush it behind the scenes, making this podcast possible.🔪 Check out his handcrafted knives and tools at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Built with pride. Ready for the woods.⸻🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻🎯 Interested in sponsoring a future episode?Reach out at 📧 [email protected]

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• Episode 12 | Tales from a Maine Tagging Station & Hunting Stories with Ryan Cowper

  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 for hunters, locals, and travelers alike.From tracking big-bodied bucks to the legendary stories that pass through the tagging station, Ryan shares his deep ties to the hunting culture of Maine’s western mountains. He also opens up about his own hunting journey, from shooting his first spike horn at 13, to chasing bulls with a coveted Zone 4 moose permit, to the hunt where everything went wrong.Topics covered in this episode:🏪 Running the Flagstaff General Store & its role in the community🦌 The stories (and characters) that walk through a busy tagging station👣 Maine’s tracking heritage and how Ryan approaches the woods🛶 Hunting, cabins, and life in the Stratton–Eustis area🎯 The big shed he found, and the big miss that still haunts him🍂 The passion, laughter, and traditions that make Maine’s hunting culture uniqueThis mix of hunting stories, heritage, and real-life community perspective is one you won’t want to miss!💦Don’t forget to pre-order a bottle of TRUE ESTRUS, grab your doe estrus for this season:🔗https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop/ols/products/true-estrus🦌 Preserve your trophies with Peak TaxidermyJeff at Peak Taxidermy takes pride in creating high-quality mounts that honor your hunt and last a lifetime.🌐 Website: https://www.peaktaxidermy.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaktaxidermy207👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Taxidermy-61572674926781/If you’re in the Winterport or Greater Bangor, Maine area, consider Jeff your go-to taxidermist. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook, and check out his site to see his incredible work!🎣 Support The True North Lifestyle by shopping with Northeast Troller!👉 https://northeasttroller.com/discount/TTN💥 Use code TTN at checkout for 10% off your order.If you’re looking for trolling gear for trout and salmon — spoons, flashers, dodgers, downrigger releases, live bait rigs, and more — Northeast Troller has you covered.⸻🏠 Looking to buy or sell land, a home, or camp in Western Maine?Gary Williamson is our trusted real estate guide.📞 Call/Text: (207) 364-5326🔗 https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com⸻🛠️ Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor continues to crush it behind the scenes, making this podcast possible.🔪 Check out his handcrafted knives and tools at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Built with pride. Ready for the woods.⸻🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻🎯 Interested in sponsoring a future episode?Reach out at 📧 [email protected]

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• Episode 11 | You Hunt It, We Honor It | Hunting Stories with Peak Taxidermy

  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 Maine bucks that prove what this state is capable of producing. If you’re into deer hunting, big woods traditions, and the art of preserving memories through taxidermy, this episode is for you.Topics covered in this episode:🎨 Why passion matters in taxidermy☎️ Calling tactics for moose, deer, and elk🦌 Legendary Maine bucks — Ramsay, Hill Gould, and Silver Ridge🌲 Deer migration and survival in the North Country❄️ Feeding programs and how they saved Maine’s herd in tough winters🏹 Stories from hunters and the connection between the hunt and the mount🔥 Why “You hunt it, we honor it” is more than just a taglineThis mix of hunting stories, outdoor knowledge, and the craft of taxidermy is one you won’t want to miss!🦌 Preserve your trophies with Peak TaxidermyJeff at Peak Taxidermy takes pride in creating high-quality mounts that honor your hunt and last a lifetime.🌐 Website: https://www.peaktaxidermy.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaktaxidermy207👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Taxidermy-61572674926781/If you’re in the Winterport or Greater Bangor, Maine area, consider Jeff your go-to taxidermist. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook, and check out his site to see his incredible work!_____🎣 Support The True North Lifestyle by shopping with Northeast Troller!👉 https://northeasttroller.com/discount/TTN💥 Use code TTN at checkout for 10% off your order.If you’re looking for trolling gear for trout and salmon — spoons, flashers, dodgers, downrigger releases, live bait rigs, and more — Northeast Troller has you covered.⸻🏠 Looking to buy or sell land, a home, or camp in Western Maine?Gary Williamson is our trusted real estate guide.📞 Call/Text: (207) 364-5326🔗 https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com⸻🛠️ Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor continues to crush it behind the scenes, making this podcast possible.🔪 Check out his handcrafted knives and tools at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Built with pride. Ready for the woods.⸻🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻🎯 Interested in sponsoring a future episode?Reach out at 📧 [email protected]

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• Episode 10 | Beekeeping, Honey & Outdoor Living | with Nancy Labbe

  Ever wonder what really goes on inside a beehive? 🐝 In this episode, we sit down with Nancy to talk all things beekeeping, honey, and hive life. From swarms and queen bees to the legendary “wiggle dance,” we dive deep into the fascinating world of honeybees and why they’re one of nature’s most intelligent and organized species.We also swap stories from Huntstock, share personal experiences with stings and remedies, and even get into how honey and bee venom are being studied for their health benefits. If you’re into hunting, homesteading, the outdoors, or natural living, this episode has something for you.Topics covered in this episode:How queens are born & cared for 👑🐝The wiggle dance and bee communication 🕺Swarms, varroa mites, and hive managementHoney as a remedy for stings, allergies, and energy 💪Beekeeping adventures (including a sting to the face!)Chaga, coffee, and survival hacks in the wild 🌲☕Why bees might just prove intelligent designThis mix of beekeeping knowledge, outdoor stories, and hunting lifestyle talk is one you won’t want to miss!______🎣 Support The True North Lifestyle by shopping with Northeast Troller!👉 https://northeasttroller.com/discount/TTN💥 Use code TTN at checkout for 10% off your order.If you’re looking for trolling gear for trout and salmon — spoons, flashers, dodgers, downrigger releases, live bait rigs, and more — Northeast Troller has you covered.⸻🏠 Looking to buy or sell land, a home, or camp in Western Maine?Gary Williamson is our trusted real estate guide.📞 Call/Text: (207) 364-5326🔗 https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com⸻🛠️ Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor continues to crush it behind the scenes, making this podcast possible.🔪 Check out his handcrafted knives and tools at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Built with pride. Ready for the woods.⸻🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻🎯 Interested in sponsoring a future episode?Reach out at 📧 [email protected]

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