Origins of Benoit Bucks | Lanny Benoit, Timmy Bolduc & Glenn Bombardier | Podcast #26

What creates a legendary deer hunter? In Episode #26 of The True North Lifestyle Podcast, the crew sits down with the legendary Lanny Benoit alongside Timmy Bolduc and Glenn Bombardier for one of the most personal and in-depth conversations yet about the origins of the Benoit Bucks legacy, growing up in the Vermont woods, learning to track deer, competitive shooting, snowmobile racing, and the mindset that helped shape one of the greatest big woods buck hunters of all time. From stories about carrying a .22 at 7 years old, shooting bucks around the house as a kid, learning without modern technology, and eventually helping revolutionize big woods deer tracking through books, VHS tapes, seminars, and deer schools… this episode dives deep into the history behind the Benoit family and the culture of Northeast deer hunting. The conversation also covers: The beginnings of the Benoit Bucks DVDs and seminars How tracking schools are helping modern hunters Why confidence and experience matter in deer hunting The reality of learning through mistakes Shooting, mechanics, geometry, and competition The mentality required to consistently track mature bucks Why old-school woodsmanship still matters today If you’re passionate about deer hunting, tracking big woods bucks, and hearing stories from the people who helped shape the sport… this is one you don’t want to miss. 📌 Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – Timmy Bolduc & Glenn Bombardier join the podcast 1:40 – Fishing Moosehead Lake with Lanny 2:15 – Supporting the podcast & sponsors 3:10 – Huntstock Wisconsin & Massachusetts 4:15 – Rick Labbe’s Buck Bash announcement 5:30 – Walker Knife Co. & handmade knives 6:45 – The origins of Lanny Benoit’s hunting passion 7:40 – Growing up hunting in Vermont as a kid 8:30 – Carrying a .22 at 7 years old 9:15 – Life before TVs, phones & paved roads 10:30 – Fishing and hunting alone as a child 11:40 – Lanny’s obsession with becoming a great deer hunter 12:30 – Shooting bucks around the house at 9 years old 13:10 – Competition, mindset & passion 14:20 – Snowmobile racing & designing carburetors 15:10 – Why school bored Lanny 16:00 – Understanding mechanics & geometry 17:20 – Early deer tracking lessons 18:20 – Hunting Maine & the big woods 19:30 – Lanny’s first 200-pound buck 20:40 – Legendary shooting ability & skeet shooting 23:00 – Coaching shooters & fixing bad habits 24:50 – Advice for becoming successful at anything 25:50 – The growth of the Benoit deer tracking schools 27:30 – Hands-on shooting drills at deer school 29:00 – How to sign up for deer school 30:30 – The influence of Benoit books & DVDs 31:10 – Tom Blaise/filming discussions & early hunting films 33:30 – Ontario hunts & filming giant bucks 35:40 – The first Benoit DVDs & VHS tapes 36:40 – Why hunting with a cameraman can help 38:00 – The origins of hunting seminars & videos 40:40 – The first Benoit Bucks book & its impact 42:00 – Competition between the Benoit brothers 43:20 – Tips for tracking mature bucks 44:30 – Confidence, experience & learning from mistakes 46:30 – Lake Parlin Lodge deer camp openings 48:30 – Timmy & Glenn discuss how Benoit Bucks changed their hunting 🌲 Featured Guests Lanny Benoit Timmy Bolduc Glenn Bombardier Joe Kruse Rick Labbe 🦌 Mentioned In This Episode 🏹 Benoit Deer Tracking Schools 📍 Pine Grove Lodge – Moscow, Maine 🎣 Northeast Troller 👉 https://northeasttroller.com/discount... 💥 Use code TTN for 10% OFF 🧥 STAGR Gear 👉 Use code TTN for 10% OFF 🔪 Walker Knife Co. 👉 Handcrafted knives made in Maine 🏕 Lake Parlin Lodge 👉 Weekly deer season cabin rentals available now 🎟 Huntstock 👉 Use promo code TTN for discounted tickets For those interested in learning the legendary Benoit-style tracking methods firsthand, check out the Benoit Trophy Trackers School hosted through Pine Grove Lodge. The school covers traditional big woods deer tracking tactics, reading sign, decision-making in the woods, and the hunting philosophies that helped shape generations of successful Northwoods hunters. 🌲 Website: https://pinegrovelodge.com/benoit-tro... 📧 Contact: [email protected] 💬 Comment Below What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned while deer hunting? And what’s your favorite Benoit Bucks memory — the books, VHS tapes, DVDs, seminars, or tracking stories? 👇 Let us know in the comments. 🌲 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle 📺 YouTube: @TrueNorthLifestyle 📘 Facebook: The True North Lifestyle 📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle 🌐 Website: TheTrueNorthLifestyle.com