Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc

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.

Glen Sanchez hops on the call with Don Dubuc to give his take on the menhaden industry and how his fishing has been going.

On this episode of the Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don's daughter Cheri comes on as a guest co-host! They shed a light on the Pointer Rescue Organization, take account of the changing weather affecting fishing patterns, and shed a light on the upcoming high-stakes meeting between the state of Louisiana and the menhaden fishing industry.

Executive Director of LA Coastal Conservation Association Rad Trasher joins Don Dubuc to discuss the crucial meeting between the menhaden industry and the state of Louisiana. He talks on a potential full ban, how Louisiana has gotten to this point, and how the industry manipulates studies in their favor.

Ryan Lambert joins the program and gives his perspective on local and international game. He gives us his special frying grease, and talks on how to bring back birds from Canada to the USA.

Brendan Bayard comes on to discuss his fishing escapades from his kayak!

Captain Mike Gallo joins the show and gives his take on what's going on with "world series" trout, the Biloxi marsh, and where to look for fish after a cold front.

Daryl Carpenter calls into the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc to discuss the abundance of red fish he's been seeing over the last few days.

Glen Sanchez joins Don an talks on how an adjustment in bait has borne fruit in his fishing.

On this episode of the Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don breaks down the developing story between the menhaden boating industry in Louisiana, talks on introducing Florida bass in Louisianan waters, and takes a look at LA Wildfowl Fest in Mandeville.

Emile Broussard and Gene Hebert join Don to discuss their event in Mandeville, Louisiana: LA Wildfowl Fest!

Ryan Lambert discusses with Don the developing legal proceedings between the menhaden boating industry and the state of Louisiana, the game he's seeing this morning, and more.

Kayaker Lance Burgos swings by to advise kayakers on how to approach the morning waters in Louisiana.

Mike Gallo joins Don to talk about what he's seeing out on the water, and it seems he brings good news on the bass front.

Daryl Carpenter gives his perspective on the changing winds in Louisiana, particularly regarding red fish patterns.

Captain Kirk Stansel joins the show and breaks down the sate of fishing in western Louisiana. He talks to some Texans, addresses the changes in wind patterns, and gives us an update on teal.

Robbie Campo talks to Don on his hunting trip up in Kentucky, and how harsh winds are affecting the morning's fishing.

On this episode of the Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don takes a look at the recent lottery for black bear hunting licenses in the wake of recent deaths to black bears in Arkansas. He asks around for how the changing weather has affected the local fishing spots, and has a chat with Maci Bergeron of the LSU Tigers on her background in frogging.