Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc
Full Show 12-20-2025: Duck Season Reopens as we get ready to Open Christmas Presents
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.
How to join the LDWF Enforcement's 38th academy - with Lt Colonel Clay Marques
LWDF Lt Colonel Clay Marques joins Don to discuss how YOU can protect Louisiana's natural resources.
Shots fired in the duck blinds with Kirk Stansel
Captain Kirk Stansel joins us from the duck blinds, and we sit with him as we hear shots fly overhead!
Redhead duck aren't stupid, they're fearless! - with Ryan Lambert
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: there's been mostly teal out in the marshes
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.
"A nice pair of fishing pliers can be a nice stocker stuffer" - kayaker's report with Lance Burgos
On this weeks kayaker's report Lance Burgos gives us his takes on getting out in the water in prime fishing weather.
Mike Gallo: speckled trout are active right now
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.
Grand Isle update: red fish stock is going up per Daryl Carpenter
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: Sheephead are abundant in St. Bernard parish this morning
Robbie Campo joins the show and gives us a hunting and fishing report for the Shell Beach and St. Bernard parish area.
Full Show 12-13-2025: The Christmas Countdown Intensifies
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.
Helping a young man in need - Robbie Bowers
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.
Duck hunting in Mexico with Ryan Lambert
Hunting abroad down Mexico way, Ryan Lambert calls into the show in the midst of a duck hunt.
What's a good gift for a sportsman? Brendan Bayard gives us his two cents
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.
Being prepared for the harsh winter winds with Mike Gallo
Mike Gallo joins the program and breaks down how one can be safe in the wake of high winds over the water.
Daryl Carpenter: "I haven't seen a wahoo season like this in a long time"
Daryl Carpenter gives us his Grand Isle report and offers insights on some off-shore fishing you might want to look into.
"Experiences are greater than any gift" - Josh Sikes
Josh Sikes of Bent Rods Guide Service talks with Don about what makes a great Christmas gift for sportsmen.
Getting your best fishing done before the cold front - Robbie Campo
Robbie Campo joins Don and gives his early morning report on the changing winter weather.
Full Episode 12-6-2025: If you want to protect the Louisiana wilderness, here's how to do it.
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.
Want to be a game warden? Colonel Stephen Clark tells you how
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.
Mike Gallo on dealing with inclement weather during prime fishing hours
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.
Is Lake Salvador the next fishing hot spot? - feat. Ryan Lambert
Ryan Lambert joins the show and breaks down what he's experiencing in the rainy morning during duck season.
Full Show 11-29-2025: Diving Deep into 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.
Kirk Stansel swings a misses on some ducks
Still in the thick of duck season, Kirk Stansel breaks down his findings to Don.
Ryan Lambert picks off some teal live on air
Ryan Lambert calls Don from the duck blind and gets after some birds.
The colder weather moves the fish inland according to Brendan Bayard
Kayaker Brendan Byard joins the program to deliver his best know spots for kayak fishing.
"Fishing isn't really about the fish, that's just a bonus" - Mike Gallo
Captain Mike Gallo shares his Thanksgiving traditions, and the deeper meaning many find in fishing with their families.
Winds have shut down Grand Isle fishing recently per Daryl Carpenter
Daryl Carpenter joins Don and gives us the latest on Grand Isle's fish and game.
Robbie Campo: "These guys are just banging these ducks"
Robbie Campo of Capo's Marina joins us and gives us an update on the duck season.
Full Episode 11-22-2025: All Quiet on the Mallard Front
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.
"Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong" - Kirk Stansel
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.
The cast n' blast with Ryan Lambert
Ryan Lambert returns to the show and takes stock of how his fishing is going heading into Thanksgiving week.
How the fog affects your duck hunting with Mike Smith
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: The weather's been a little bit of a tease this season
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.
Safety tips for people fishing out in the fog with Mike Gallo
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: Grand Isle's been exceptionally warm so far this year
Daryl Carpenter joins the show and breaks down how the weather is affecting Grand Isle's fish and game.
"There's about 1/8 and 1/4 mile visibility in the morning fog" per Robbie Campo
Robbie Campo calls into the Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc to give us guidance on early morning fishing through the thick fog.
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.