Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc

On this episode of the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, we take a look at duck flyover methodology as duck season reopens this week. We ask our guests for some last minute stocking-stuffer ideas, analyze where duck are at, and even talk to LWDF Lt Colonel Clay Marques on how YOU can help protect Louisiana's natural resources.

LWDF Lt Colonel Clay Marques joins Don to discuss how YOU can protect Louisiana's natural resources.

Captain Kirk Stansel joins us from the duck blinds, and we sit with him as we hear shots fly overhead!

Ryan Lambert returns from his duck hunt in Mexico, and finds himself back on the hunt a week later in his native Louisiana.

Mike Smith call into the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc from the duck blinds! He gives us a boots-on-the-ground report on the birds he's watching after duck season reopened this week.

On this weeks kayaker's report Lance Burgos gives us his takes on getting out in the water in prime fishing weather.

Joining the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc is captain Mike Gallo; and he gives us a update on how fish are moving as we dive deeper into the winter.

Daryl Carpenter chats with Don on what he's seeing in the Grand Isle area, and the loads of red fish he's been pulling in.

Robbie Campo joins the show and gives us a hunting and fishing report for the Shell Beach and St. Bernard parish area.

On this episode of the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don asks the audience what the most expensive outdoor toy they ever gave or received for Christmas was. We later take stock of the drastic winds set to hit south Louisiana, the limited reopening of red snapper season, and how a tough young man is trying to get back into the deer stands after personal tragedy.

Robbie Bowers of Bayou Outdoors Foundation chats with Don on about a gripping story of a young man wanting to return to hunting after personal tragedy.

Hunting abroad down Mexico way, Ryan Lambert calls into the show in the midst of a duck hunt.

Giving us his kayaker's report, Brendan Bayard updates us on how he did in last week's fishing competition; as well as some potential Christmas gifts that sportsmen can practically use.

Mike Gallo joins the program and breaks down how one can be safe in the wake of high winds over the water.

Daryl Carpenter gives us his Grand Isle report and offers insights on some off-shore fishing you might want to look into.

Josh Sikes of Bent Rods Guide Service talks with Don about what makes a great Christmas gift for sportsmen.

Robbie Campo joins Don and gives his early morning report on the changing winter weather.

On this episode of the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don wonders how bad the weather has to get before sportsman decide to stay home. He checks in with duck hunters across the state, speculates if Lake Salvador might become a fishing hotspot sometime soon, and details LDWF's process in recruiting future game wardens with special guest Colonel Stephen Clark.

Special guest Colonel Stephen Clark comes on with Don and breaks down the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fishery's recruitment process for potential game wardens.

Captain Mike Gallo comes on to the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc and laments the lack of fishing available to him during recent inclement weather.

Ryan Lambert joins the show and breaks down what he's experiencing in the rainy morning during duck season.

Coming fresh off of the Thanksgiving Holliday, Don asks what your favorite wild game dish is to have on Thanksgiving? He breaks down poule d'eau gumbo, how the cold changes fishing patterns, and gives us the latest on the 2025 duck season.

Still in the thick of duck season, Kirk Stansel breaks down his findings to Don.

Ryan Lambert calls Don from the duck blind and gets after some birds.

Kayaker Brendan Byard joins the program to deliver his best know spots for kayak fishing.

Captain Mike Gallo shares his Thanksgiving traditions, and the deeper meaning many find in fishing with their families.

Daryl Carpenter joins Don and gives us the latest on Grand Isle's fish and game.

Robbie Campo of Capo's Marina joins us and gives us an update on the duck season.

On this episode of the Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, we continue to assess how the changing weather has affected the first few weeks of duck hunting. We ask whether it's ok to use drones to track deer, give advise on how to deal with fog when you're out on the water, and more.

Kirk Stansel joins us from the duck blinds as we get a live look at how the birds are behaving in the early goings of the duck hunting season.

Ryan Lambert returns to the show and takes stock of how his fishing is going heading into Thanksgiving week.

As the duck hunting season continues, we catch up with Mike Smith has he hangs out the the marshes of Louisiana patiently waiting for birds.

Lance Burgos calls in to show to give this week's Kayaker's Report! He discusses the changing weather's affect on the fishing he's been seeing over the last couple of weeks.

Mike Gallo joins the program to give his insights on how fisherman should approach being out on the water when in thick fog.

Daryl Carpenter joins the show and breaks down how the weather is affecting Grand Isle's fish and game.

Robbie Campo calls into the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc to give us guidance on early morning fishing through the thick fog.

On this episode of the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, we celebrate the opening day of duck hunting season. We check on some sportsman out in the marshes looking for birds, briefly check in on the menhaden news, and spread awareness for deer stand maintenance.

Captain Kirk Stansel joins Don and takes stock of the ducks on the opening day of duck hunting season.

in the midst of teal hunting in the marshes, Ryan Lambert joins the show. He misses a few ducks, and talks about what he's seeing in the early goings of the duck season.

Calling from the Louisiana marshes, Mike Smith joins us in the midst of duck hunting to forecast what Delacroix Island's game will look like.

Eric Muhoberac call in to the Don Dubuc show and tells his tall tales on his very plentiful fishing over the last couple of weeks.

Captain Mike Gallo joins the program and gives his tips on kayak fishing locations.

Daryl Carpenter joins Don to give his perspective on the start of the duck season.

LSU defensive lineman Ahmad Breaux details his history with the great outdoors, why he loves fishing, and his experiences reeling in red snappers.

Robbie Campo joins the show and lets us know how his hunting trip went. He laments the loss of a pretty buck, and spreads awareness of checking deer stands as the deer season enters into full swing.

On this episode of the Louisiana Great Outdoors, Don Dubuc recaps the aftermath of the hearing between the menhaden fishing industry and the state of Louisiana. He breaks down the history of the industry in the state, the unelected officials who have conflicts of interest who voted in the decision, and what we as citizens can do about it now.

Mike Smith of LA Duck Hunts talks to Don on how his duck hunting has been going lately. He also shares his thoughts on the menhaden industry in Louisiana.

Ryan Lambert calls into the show from a gender reveal party for his grand child. He laments the state of the menhaden industry in Louisiana, and criticizes the lack of accountability unelected officials have in the state.

On this week's Kayaker's Report, Butch Ridgedell gives his take on how the menhaden industry will affect kayaking fishermen, and also discusses the latest fishing hot spots he's seeing from his kayak.

Captain Mike Gallo comes on the program and breaks down what he's seeing in fishing patterns with the incoming cold front.

Daryl Carpenter joins the program and shares his frustrations with the lack of accountability he sees in the unelected officials who handled the menhaden industry decision.