Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc

Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss everything Grand Isle as a frozen week is ahead of us which could result in a lot of fish kills so what precautions should we be taking and what can we expect out on the waters after the cold wave?

Don calls up Randy Pausina, Director of Recreational Fisheries Research Institute (RFRI), to discuss LA's 1st redfish restocking program, why Louisiana is finally doing this, what we could expect to see in our waters, how you can help this program, and more!

Don connects with Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to recap how the last week has been for fishing with a huge arctic blast on the horizon, what is the best way to approach dead fish seen in a jubilee or weather event, and what you should know about getting out on the water before the weather gets nasty.

On today's show, Don asks listeners what is there favorite weapon of choice to use when hunting Deer, before diving into our field reports from our guests covering double and triple checking Redfish sizes during this stretch of cold weather and how if you aren't getting out on the water, you can still be productive. Later on, we go over how this weather changes the movements and habits of fishing...

This hour, Don previews the second half of the show before heading back to the lines to hear from Mike Gallo on how when the weather gets cold, the fish change the way they move, Eric Muhoberac tells us all about how kayakers can still get out on the water during this stretch of cold weather, a Bad Boys tale that turned one Father from family to foe, and Ryan Lambert tells us all about some change...

Don gets together with our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert, from Cajun Fishing Adventures, to discuss some of the larger changes coming to our fishing and hunting seasons with some Duck hunting splits changes, limit increases, where you can connect with Ryan for a trip, and more!

This week's Bad Boys are a duo that really tests that Father/Son bond.

Don calls up Eric Muhoberac, from the Louisiana Kayak Company, to discuss how the weather this week has been rough for paddlers of all types but don't fret, one of the foremost and highly anticipated tournaments of the year, the Minimalist Challenge, will be here before you know it, and a huge Snook discovery making waves in LA and MS!

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to discuss how the fish change their routines when the water gets as cold as it has been this past week, celebrations for Dutch Prager's special 100th birthday on Bayou Wild TV, and more!

This hour, Don previews the show and weekend ahead of us as Don ponders how do you like hunting deer and with what gear, before diving into our first field report catching up with Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to reconnect on how his hunting trip went up in Kentucky, a Toledo Bend fishing report, and Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service, to go over the latest from Grand Isle as nas...

Don checks in with Daryl Carpenter, from Reel Screamers Guide Service over in Grand Isle, to paint us a picture of how we should be spending our time during this stretch of nasty weather, where you may be able to find a good catch this weekend, and how you can get in touch with Daryl for some trips this Spring and Summer.

Don calls up Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to tell us all about his hunting trip in Kentucky as the fishing back home has been anything but good, a recent Redfish jubilee, the latest on the waters around Shell Beach, and more!

On today's show, Don fields reports from our gallery of distinguished guests such as Glen Sanchez to tell us all about catching Trout before this big cold front, tips towards filling up your ice chest and Daryl Carpenter sounds off on how the fishing changes around Grand Isle this time of year. Later on, Don talks to Mike Gallo about fishing getting tougher as the water gets colder, Brendan Bayard...

Don previews the hour ahead before fielding reports from the likes of Mike Gallo covering when the weather gets cold, how can you keep the fishing hot, Brendan Bayard drops by for our Paddler's report to tell us about a new deal the BCKFC is doing for any amateur kayakers out there looking to go pro, our first Bad Boys of the Week of 2025 takes us up to Ohio where we handle some Deer outlaws, and...

Don calls up Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures whose been shut out again as all of his blinds are packed leaving him to just do the casting part of a cast n' blast, so how has the blasting been around Buras, and more.

The very first Bad Boys case of 2025 takes us all the way up to Ohio.

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to detail the Minimalist Challenge just around the corner, what he and his family have been catching to welcome in the new year, and a new deal for any amateur kayakers looking to go pro!

Don gets together with Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to discuss how the fishing will get tough before it gets better again as a cold front looms ahead, but Mike is sticking to land as he is looking to hunt some Deer today instead of catch some fish out on the water.

Don previews the show ahead of us before welcoming in Glen Sanchez filling in for Robbie Campo who tells us all about what we should know regarding Trout sightings, tips to fill your boat before the waters get chilly as a cold front is on the horizon, and Don discusses if the penalty for an accidental shooting too light, and we close out the hour hearing from Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guid...

Don connects with Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss how the winter is treating fishermen around Grand Isle, how the fish are being caught as the water temperature faces a serious cold front coming up, and what the colder temps will bring to our waters, and more!

Don calls up Glen Sanchez, retired angler and former marina operator, filling in for Robbie Campo who will be back from his hunting trip next week, to tell us all about catching Trout before the cold front comes through, latest on Duck hunting across Louisiana, and where you can find live shrimp this weekend as Campo's Marina is looking light.

On today's show, Don and Cheri welcome you into our end of the year extravaganza where we look ahead to 2025 and what we would like to see before diving into some field reports like Glen Sanchez filling in for Robbie Campo, sounds off on the latest around the St. Bernard area. After, we give the rundown of the baddest of the bunch of Bad Boys we've had throughout 2024 before closing out the first...

Don and Cheri open up the 2nd hour hearing from our listeners and their votes on our Bad Boy of the Year with one case looking to run away with it, Mike Gallo helps us figure out why Lake Pontchartrain has been such a wonderful surprise to saltwater fishermen this year, Eric Muhoberac details the upcoming calendar of events for the BCKFC and how you can join the club, we reconvene with Cheri to go...

Don gets together with the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert, from Cajun Fishing Adventures, to cover what he is doing before the end of the year as they wait for the lighting to stop to get out on the water, how the fishing has been out in Buras, an Idaho hunter is taking a trip with Ryan to go and hunt some Rails, and the best hunting tips for all the new hunters out there!

Don and Cheri go over this year's baddest of the bunch in as we detail the nominees for Bad Boy of the Year!