Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc
Full Show 11-15-2025: Duck Season Hitting the Ground Running on Opening Day
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.
"I'm seeing plenty of birds, but they're not really doing much" - Kirk Stansel
Captain Kirk Stansel joins Don and takes stock of the ducks on the opening day of duck hunting season.
Teal hunting on opening day with Ryan Lambert
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.
Some tips on identifying ducks - Mike Smith
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.
Fishing in a red fish frenzy - with Eric Muhoberac
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.
Bridges in Pontchartrain the best place for speckled trout right now per Mike Gallo
Captain Mike Gallo joins the program and gives his tips on kayak fishing locations.
Daryl Carpenter: White Trout got shocked with cold front driving water temps under 60 degrees
Daryl Carpenter joins Don to give his perspective on the start of the duck season.
Tigers in the Wild preview - interview with LSU Defensive Lineman Ahmad Breaux
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 PSA: Check your stands! The wood might have rotted!
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.
The Menhaden Aftermath - Full Show 11-8-2025
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.
Tips for hunting in the fog with Mike Smith of LA Duck Hunts
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.
"Everything comes from the top in this administration" - Ryan Lambert
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.
Kayaker's report - Highway 23 is turning into a great spot for kayak fishing per Butch Ridgedell
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.
Mike Gallo - There's nothing to stay away from, even with the incoming southwest winds
Captain Mike Gallo comes on the program and breaks down what he's seeing in fishing patterns with the incoming cold front.
Daryl Carpenter - One email swung the deciding vote in the menhaden decision, the public has no representation
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: fishing through a windy November has been wonderful
Glen Sanchez hops on the call with Don Dubuc to give his take on the menhaden industry and how his fishing has been going.
Will the Clock Strike Midnight for the Menhaden Industry in Louisiana? - Full Show 11-1-2025
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.
The menhaden industry's high-stakes meeting with the state of Louisiana will be crucial per Rad Trasher
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.
Reflecting on his hunting trips, Ryan Lambert talks international game
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 on having good luck fishing in windy weather
Brendan Bayard comes on to discuss his fishing escapades from his kayak!
Where should I look for fish after a cold front? Mike Gallo answers
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.
It's rodeo season for red fish - Daryl Carpenter
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.
Fishing with live shrimp has done the trick for Glen Sanchez
Glen Sanchez joins Don an talks on how an adjustment in bait has borne fruit in his fishing.
The menhaden madness continues - Full Show 10-25-2025
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 talk abut LA Wildfowl Fest
Emile Broussard and Gene Hebert join Don to discuss their event in Mandeville, Louisiana: LA Wildfowl Fest!
The menhaden boats have kicked the hornet's nest in latest battle in Louisiana - Ryan Lambert
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.
"Kayakers should probably just call it a day with the wind" - Lance Burgos
Kayaker Lance Burgos swings by to advise kayakers on how to approach the morning waters in Louisiana.
Are bass back? Mike Gallo answers
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.
Are the red fish finally becoming more active? Daryl Carpenter breaks it down
Daryl Carpenter gives his perspective on the changing winds in Louisiana, particularly regarding red fish patterns.
Captain Kirk: The teal have finally come, better late than never
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.
Striking out in Kentucky deer hunting with Robbie Campo
Robbie Campo talks to Don on his hunting trip up in Kentucky, and how harsh winds are affecting the morning's fishing.
Are black bear permits a ticking time bomb? Full Show 10-18-2025
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.
Tigers in the Wild: LSU catcher Maci Bergeron on catching frogs, softballs, and more
LSU softball catcher Maci Bergeron joins Don to break down her lifelong hobby of frog hunting. She also gives us her future plans after graduation.
Butch Ridgedell: things are getting hectic with kayaking
Captain Ridgedell joins the program to give us insights on how kayak fishing has changed with the recent cold front.
How can newbies track down fish like a pro? Glenn Sanchez gives his tips
Captain Glenn Sanchez joins the Don Dubuc show and gives us his insights into fishing and how one ought to run a marina.
Will the menhaden fishing industry ruin Louisiana's beautiful coastline? Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc (Full Show 10-11-2025)
On this episode of Louisiana Great Outdoors, Don asks his listeners for their favorite gumbo recopies ahead of national gumbo day. He asks his guests what they're seeing in the closing days of flounder season, and dedicates time to discussing upcoming discussions between the menhaden fishing industry and the Louisiana government.
"The alligators are starting to become a nuisance" - Ryan Lambert on Louisiana wildlife in Plaquemines parish
Ryan Lambert comes onto to the program and gives his insights on what's happening around Plaquemines parish. He gives his report on the plentiful redfish, decreased nutria population, and an abundance of alligators.
What's the difference between Cajun and Creole gumbo? Uncle Larry gives us the scoop.
Larry Roussel talks gumbo intricacies with Don Dubuc! Should people put tomato and ochre in their gumbos? And is there a difference between Cajun and Creole gumbo? Uncle Larry fills us in.
Robbie Campo on the pogue boat industry: sometimes it doesn't matter how much we complain, it's about who has the power
Robbie Campo joins the show and tells us how the waters are changing with the season. He talks on his morning fishing, and even gives his take on the pogue boat industry's recent developments with the Louisiana government
Will changing winds mess up weekend fishing? Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc Full Show 10-4-2025
On this episode of the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc, Don takes a look at how sportsman around south Louisiana are dealing with uncooperative weather Saturday morning. He asks listeners how their teal hunting season went this year, and has a word on the Manhaden/Pogue boat industry.