DOWN EAST BUCKS

08/14/2026

❤️Family is Everything ❤️

Without your support , our family, & the good Lord...This dream would be just that...a dream!

Truly blessed to have these people in my life (along with many others). I am proud to call these men, friends / family.

Theses are men with morals and characteristics of a forgotten time.

My son was so proud to be a part of Huntstockfest! He refused to leave the booth. He loved meeting everyone and proudly wore a shirt his dad made .

I have the honor of raising my son around such great examples (my father, brother Chris, and Brother Scott as well) of what it means to be a man.

Everyone of these guys pictured are true leaders. My son included.

Not forgetting about others not mentioned - just speaking to those in this photo.

I am certainly, not forgetting about my angelic wife, Sarah (photo credit as well). She has an unwavering love for our family!

She supports everything I do...even the dumb stuff ! 😆

Sarah and my son made over 100 "Goodie Bags" that we handed out for FREE !

70+ distributed to spectators and the remainder given to the children of Huntstock's the selfless volunteers!

We are excited for the future because of YOU!

Your support means more than you could ever know!

- Tom Waters
Down East Bucks Family Member

08/08/2026

08/03/2026

Use code BENOIT online for 10% off your tickets to Huntstock this weekend!

We will also be there again! Stop by the blaze orange booth and come see us!

Get your tickets here 🔽 https://huntstockevents.com/huntstock-northeast-ma?fbclid=IwdGRjcATd4AZjbGNrBN3gAGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHo6CdcjCwSuMVvWwIQSDGasZOtdYpN93vQv8hBIf6-MmYPHBtnIdH72NWsJ8_aem_jP3xjqcPgifzDUDzxppeVA

FOUR more days until Huntstock Northeast! Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

We’re looking forward to shaking hands, catching up with old friends, and meeting folks who have followed Lanny’s stories for years.

If you’re planning to join us, you can use code BENOIT to save 10% on your Huntstock tickets.

We’ll have plenty at the Benoit Bucks booth, including:
• Benoit Tracking embroidered patches
• Hats
• Books
• Benoit Bucks branded merchandise & DVD’s
• …and a few more things we’re excited to share. We’ll be making another announcement soon, so stay tuned!

Lanny and Rick Labbe will also be on stage together each day, sharing stories and answering your questions.

If you’re coming, we’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and tell us where you’re from. One of the best parts of these events is the people we get to meet.

For tickets and event information, use code BENOIT for 10% off and visit:
Huntstock Northeast Event Details⁠

https://huntstockevents.com/huntstock-northeast-ma

06/14/2026

🎟 Have you gotten your tickets for Rick Labbe’s Buck Bash yet? 🦌

When you pre-purchase your ticket, you’ll receive a sleeve of raffle tickets that can be entered into the raffles of your choice throughout the event.

Join us July 25th at the Clinton Fairgrounds for a day packed with deer hunting, legendary bucks, great stories, vendors, food, live music, family activities, and some incredible raffles and giveaways!

Some of the prizes and giveaways already lined up include:

🎯 Crossbow courtesy of LL Cote
🦌 Free shoulder mount donated by Peak Taxidermy
🔪 Walker Knives Tracker Knife giveaway
🧥 STAGR apparel, gear, and merchandise giveaways throughout the event
🎁 Additional prizes from vendors, sponsors, and partners

If you’re a fan of STAGR, you’ll definitely want to stop by their booth. They’ll have merchandise available, exclusive giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to walk away with some great gear.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✔ See one of the most impressive collections of Maine whitetail bucks ever assembled in one location
✔ Bring your antlers for official scoring by the Northeast Big Buck Club
✔ Watch a live taxidermy demonstration by 207 Taxidermy
✔ Hear from legendary hunters including Rick Labbe, Lanny Benoit, and others
✔ Enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors, and family activities throughout the day

Don’t wait until the last minute—grab your tickets today and secure your raffle entries!

05/08/2026

Great opportunity! Randy Flannery

11/06/2025

Kristina Mackenzie Wheaton Please tell Riley ! ❤️🦌

11/05/2025

Riley, 9, & fighting cancer 👊🏼 - Bags a 210lb 10 point Buck in Maine!

Riley likes watching YouTube hunting channels with his brother when they aren't hunting or playing - his favorite being Seek1Productions !

Let's see what we can do for this young, courageous warrior in the hunting community!

Here is Riley's story shared to us by his mom 👇🏼

(please also see the family's ONLY GoFundMe page)

https://gofund.me/cefc01234

"Oct 1st 2024 we got Riley into walk in care Oct 1st 2024 we got Riley into walk in care as he had low appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling around eyes and overall not feeling well. Riley was rushed to northern light and found to have fluid around his heart. He started to get sicker overnight and they life flighted him to Boston Childrens hospital where he was in complete heart failure and had to be put on ECMO for life support. He was on ECMO for 8 days and we were inpatient for 13. Riley had to go back to Boston for another admission with more chest tubes placed to drain fluid. Multiple tests were completed and they thought it was from a virus. Jan 2025 riley was back in Boston and had to have 3 chest tubes placed to drain fluid from lungs and heart. He had a pericardial window placed and was found on biopsy this was all caused from angiosarcoma cancer of his pericardium of his heart. He had 6 rounds of intense chemo and was found to be in remission for the summer which got him back on the baseball field doing what he loves. Aug 18th I noticed his breathing was more labored so Back to boston we went and found his cancer had returned. 45 days inpatient stay and we are now home receiving chemo in brewer maine. Rileys older brother Brady has been hunting for a few years now and Riley has been super excited to hunt himself this year for the first time! Brady shot a crossbow for the first time this year and he was able to bag his first doe/deer ever with a crossbow. Brady then went out during youth weekend and was able to come across a crotch horn that he got with his rifle. Riley wasn't able to get anything youth weekend but he did see a couple. Brady then went hunting on opening day and bagged another doe with his extra doe tag going 3 for 3!!! Riley had yet to get one at this point. My husband Brad was able to go with him on Sat. night Nov. 1st! Riley is very competitive and always told me "mom i'm going to shot a 10 pointer this year." Riley has approx. 15 hours total in hunting in his 9 years of life. I got a phone call sat. from Brad saying "Kris I think Riley just got an 8 or 10 point!" Next thing I know we are weighing him in with tons of people around to witness this miracle. God granted Riley his wish to bag a great big Buck!!!! The 10 pointers official weight is 210 so he will be getting his patch!! Also, Rileys best friend Tucker shot his FIRST deer 8 pointer the same day!!as he had low appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling around eyes and overall not feeling well. Riley was rushed to northern light and found to have fluid around his heart. He started to get sicker overnight and they life flighted him to Boston Childrens hospital where he was in complete heart failure and had to be put on ECMO for life support. He was on ECMO for 8 days and we were inpatient for 13. Riley had to go back to Boston for another admission with more chest tubes placed to drain fluid. Multiple tests were completed and they thought it was from a virus. Jan 2025 riley was back in Boston and had to have 3 chest tubes placed to drain fluid from lungs and heart. He had a pericardial window placed and was found on biopsy this was all caused from angiosarcoma cancer of his pericardium of his heart. He had 6 rounds of intense chemo and was found to be in remission for the summer which got him back on the baseball field doing what he loves. Aug 18th I noticed his breathing was more labored so Back to boston we went and found his cancer had returned. 45 days inpatient stay and we are now home receiving chemo in brewer maine. Rileys older brother Brady has been hunting for a few years now and Riley has been super excited to hunt himself this year for the first time! Brady shot a crossbow for the first time this year and he was able to bag his first doe/deer ever with a crossbow. Brady then went out during youth weekend and was able to come across a crotch horn that he got with his rifle. Riley wasn't able to get anything youth weekend but he did see a couple. Brady then went hunting on opening day and bagged another doe with his extra doe tag going 3 for 3!!! Riley had yet to get one at this point. My husband Brad was able to go with him on Sat. night Nov. 1st! Riley is very competitive and always told me "mom i'm going to shoot a 10 pointer this year." Riley has approx. 15 hours total in hunting in his 9 years of life. I got a phone call sat. from Brad saying "Kris I think Riley just got an 8 or 10 point!" Next thing I know we are weighing him in with tons of people around to witness this miracle. God granted Riley his wish to bag a great big Buck!!!! The 10 pointers official weight is 210 so he will be getting his patch!! Also, Riley's best friend Tucker shot his FIRST deer 8 pointer the same day!!" Kristina Mackenzie Wheaton
The Hunting Public
Seek One Productions

10/29/2025

Control your mind, control your hunt.