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The True North Lifestyle PodcastAuthor: TTN
Join Joe Kruse, Rick Labbe, and Lee Libby as they discuss all aspects of The True North Lifestyle. The topics include hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, flying, and much more. We combine years of experience along with some humor as we interview the characters that live it every day. Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 19 | A Buck Worth Waiting For | 3-Year Hunt (Jackman, Maine) | Kode Paradise
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
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 one is for you.⚠️ Quick heads-up: From 7:45–18:00 the camera angle stays the same due to a switch issue. Audio never drops — and the story is too good to skip.⸻What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• The 3-year history of one Jackman giant• Missed shots and the lessons they taught• The final encounter and a running shot• Why Jackman bucks are different• Deer nutrition myths (and why feeding corn is a joke)• The truth about taxidermy and mounting• Maine deer genetics and how the herd has changed• Big-woods hunting in Maine• Why patience beats pressure every time• A taxidermy shop stealing a buck… and how it was recovered• The real cost of mounting a full moose• Why antlers are dropping early this season• What the future of hunting access could look like• How to track deer without obsessing over trail cameras⸻⏱️ Episode Timestamps0:00 – Welcome to the True North Lifestyle Podcast0:54 – Cody Paradise & the Jackman dream buck2:10 – Growing up in Jackman & learning the big woods early3:58 – Muzzleloader heartbreak: missing the same buck twice5:19 – Going all-in on one deer7:13 – Passing deer & the mindset to kill a true giant8:41 – The week before Thanksgiving: conditions line up11:15 – Spotting the buck from the truck11:45 – Close-range encounter in thick cover13:32 – The shot sequence & recovery16:01 – A 151″ Jackman giant & what it meant19:16 – Big Maine bucks: then vs. now25:03 – How weather instantly changes deer movement31:21 – The taxidermy disaster no hunter wants to experience49:40 – Chasing big racks out west51:45 – Spotting a buck over a mile away56:00 – 293-yard muzzleloader shot (and a surprise)57:20 – Why both antlers were already gone1:05:20 – Blake Shelton flies over the hunt 🤯1:10:30 – “We’re living the good old days right now”🧭 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 **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!🏠 Looking to Buy or Sell in Western Maine? Gary Williamson is our trusted real estate guide for land, homes, and camps across Western Maine.📞 Call/Text: (207) 364-5326🔗 https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.com Handcrafted Knives & Tools (Maine-Made)🔪 Check out Walker Knife Co.: https://walkerknifeco.com🎣 Support The True North Lifestyle with Northeast TrollerGet fully geared up for trout and salmon fishing with spoons, flashers, dodgers, downrigger releases, live bait rigs, and more.👉 https://northeasttroller.com/discount/TTN💥 Use code TTN at checkout for 10% off your entire order.🎯 Sponsorship Opportunities:Interested in being featured in a future podcast episode or YouTube video?📧 Email: info@thetruenorthlifestyle.com
