Episode 8 covers stories from harpooning tuna to flying into inaccessible public land, this episode of The True North Lifestyle Podcast is packed with summer stories, western hunting insight, and hilarious guide tales you won’t want to miss.Joe Kruse, Lee Libby, Rick Labbe, and Mikey Stevens sit down to share updates and unforgettable experiences — from DIY moose hunts in brutal terrain to the controversial corner-crossing case that just changed western public land access forever.We cover it all: Alaska’s strict hunting laws, insane elk stories, power paragliding into checkerboard land, and Rick’s test drive of a new mountain-crushing Polaris rig. Oh — and Mikey shares a legendary story about guiding a married stripper during moose season (yes, really).💥 Plus:* The best and worst units to draw for elk and mule deer* Public vs. private access challenges across the West* Why helicopters are illegal during Alaska hunting season* Epic paragliding elk hunts into inaccessible land* Tips for packing out moose before the meat spoils* A shoutout to Jackman’s upcoming bass tournament 🐟* Rick’s final deer tracking seminar this season on August 15th in Dover-Foxcroft, ME!* Legendary\ story of Mikey guiding a married stripper on a Maine moose hunt.* Mike fishing the hex hatch* The summer fishing slowdown + fall cool-down ahead (spoiler: when the temps cool down the action heats up again)* Rick’s trip to Wyoming* Everyone’s fishing adventures* Fish Hook Fiascos, where everyone shares "getting hooked" storiesIf you're a diehard hunter, western DIY dreamer, or just here for the laughs this podcast delivers.🏕️ SPONSOR FEATURE— GARY WILLIAMSONLooking for land in Western Maine? Hunting cabin or dream home? Gary’s your guy.📞 Call/Text Gary Directly: (207) 364-5326🌲 Learn More: https://www.cassiemason.com/about/jul...🏡 Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.comStay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle📺 YouTube: @truenorthlifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shopWebsite: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7...Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597W...Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyleInterested in sponsoring a future episode?Reach out: 📧 [email protected]’d love to feature brands that align with our values and audience.📌 Timestamps:0:00 – Summer Updates & Western Hunting Access12:10 – Drawing Tags: Elk & Mule Deer Strategy17:50 – Corner-Crossing Laws & Landmark Court Case26:45 – Flying in to Hunt: Paragliders, Planes, & Alaska Rules39:00 – The Stripper Moose Hunt Story 54:00 – Rick’s New Mountain Polaris Test Drive59:00 – Upcoming Bass Tournament in Jackman1:01:00 – Final Tracking Seminar Aug. 15 – Dover-Foxcroft, ME#TheTrueNorthLifestyle #DIYHunting #WesternHunting #PublicLandAccess #ElkHunting #MooseHunting #MuleDeer #CornerCrossing #OutdoorPodcast #TrackingBucks #Huntstock2025 #BassFishing #AlaskaHunting #ParagliderHunt #BackcountryHunters