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I just heard that Larry Benoit passed away in the last day or so. For those of you familar with northeastern deer hunting, you know how good he and his family are at killing big deer. It appears to me that Larry had a loving wife and family, achieved success that most of us only dream about, lived his life the way he wanted to, and was able to hunt with his sons until late in years. While his passing is sad, he had a darned good run and his life is well worth celebrating.

I recently bought a nice Remington 760 to still hunt for deer. I couldn't help thinking of the Benoits when I sighted it in.

hate to hear of his passing

yeah they had great hunting videos

RIP Larry. I know you will find some rutting bucks up there....

I loved seeing the hunting articles on he and his family years ago. I think I first saw them in Petersen's Hunting if I remember right. Awesome family and good people.

I need to get mine yet. RIP Larry. I think it was Bryce Towsley who wrote a book about the Benoits.

Big Bucks the Benoit Way - Pretty sure that's the title of the book you're thinking of.

You are deeply missed old friend. I am thankful for the many hours we spent at your kitchen table while you kept us immersed in your life stories. So sorry to see you go. It was an honor and a privilege to get to know you and call you friend. Tom

I read about the Benoits when I was an up and coming kid and deer hunter. Always wished I could hunt their country like they did it. Never got to.

It sounded good.

Rip

That's it. Thanks. I just ordered it. Now I need a 760 in 308.

Shooting at running deer in the heavy stuff with your pump action was the name of the game, no?

I am also sorry to see him go .Happy Hunting Larry RIP

JDK he was a legend and an icon.Certainly among the best deer hunters in North America given the very difficult nature of the country he hunted.

He was a household name in New England deer hunting circles...and elsewhere as well.

No, knowing what kind of deer, where he is at, when you are getting close and eyes should be scanning the woods. All by studying the track was the name of the game for those guys.

Very sad to hear. I have the book he wrote with Pete Miller, The Beginnings by him and their videos. Met him at his house about 10 yrs ago while working in VT, very nice guy who took time out of his day to talk deer and hunting.

RIP Larry

RIP Larry Benoit.

The man lived a long life and did his best to help others get into the sport as far as I can tell. Reading a story about him in Outdoor Life or some such mag led me down the road to my first Rem pump rifle in 30-06.

I have a bunch of movies, and several books, including his book "How to Bag the Biggest Buck of Your Life"

RIP to a REAL deer hunter.

RIP Larry. Anyone who picks up a 760 and tries to hunt the way he did is following in his footsteps.

Condolences to his wife, family, friends, and acquaintances.