Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting was disappointing (Full Show: 7/12/2025)
On today's show, Don Dubuc lists some aspects that the LWFC Commercial Menhaden Fishery Bycatch Study failed to address and also talks about the outstanding lack of participation in the Waterfowl Hunter's survey. Don has on, Robbie Campo, Campo's Marina, Daryl Carpenter, Reel Screamers Guide Service Capt. Mike Gallo, Angling Adventures of Louisiana Capt. Eric Muhoberac, Louisiana Kayak Company Capt. Ryan Lambert.
Why was there such a lack of participation in the Waterfowl Hunter's survey?
This hour, Don Dubuc addresses the outstanding lack of participation in the WaterfowlHunter's survey. Then, Don gets field reports from Capt. Mike Gallo from Angling Adventures of Louisiana and Louisiana kayak angler Capt. Eric Muhoberac. Capt. Ryan Lambert shares his thoughts on the Waterfowl Hunter's survey.
What was left out of the LWFC Commercial Menhaden Fishery Bycatch Study?
This hour, Don Dubuc lists some aspects that the LWFC Commercial Menhaden Fishery Bycatch Study failed to address. Then, Don gets field reports from Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina and Daryl Carpenter of the Reel Screamers Guide Service.
Could we see the LDWF add a new coastal zone for hunters?: Full Show 7-5-2025
On today's show, Don dives into a flurry of field reports from marina operators and owners, experts, and more all the while go over the latest news in the fishing and hunting world, and a lot more!
Where might you find Tripletail right now?
This hour, Don dives into reports from Mike Gallo on a normal day's progression, Lance Burgos goes over his fishing adventure in Virginia as he chases Bass, we revisit a Bad Boys case that has resulted in a insane fine, Ryan Lambert goes over his Fourth of July fishing plans, and much more!
Should we get a new coastal zone for hunting?
Don welcomes in the "Plastic Man", Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures, as he recaps his crabbing adventures, what he is wanting to hear at this week's meeting at the LDWF, and more.
Bad Boy of the Week: Case of the Avian-Almost-Million $$ Fine
This week's Bad Boys tale circles back to one specific case that has recently entered unchartered waters!
What is the difference between Smallmouth up North versus Spotted Bass in LA?
Don calls up Lance Burgos from the BCKFC, who is up in Virginia chasing Smallmouth Bass in the Shenandoah River, what he can find up North, what all events are being held back home, and we take a look at the calendar ahead of us.
White or Speckled Trout, which is showing up more right now?
Don is joined by Mr. Born on the Bayou, Mike Gallo to discuss the latest he is seeing on the water, a normal day's progression nowadays, where you might find Triple Tail this time of year, and a lot more!
If you could only have one boiled between: Crabs, Crawfish, or Shrimp, what would you pick?
This hour, Don previews the show on this Fourth of July weekend as the weather might be fantastic for those looking to get out on the water this weekend before calling up Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina in Shell Beach to discuss how White Trout is a very underrated fish to be picking up on the water, Mitch Jurisich, owner/operator of Delta Marina and Plaquemines Parish councilmember, to help us figure out what we should be doing in July, and Daryl Carpenter tells us all about how good the water has been around Grand Isle and by extension, the...
With the weather this beautiful, Grand Isle is packed!
Don connects with Reel Screamers Guide Service owner/operator, Daryl Carpenter, in Grand Isle to give us a report as this might just be the busiest weekend he's seen this year, bait has been plentiful but croakers have been hard to find a bit, and more!
Couldn't schools just start later so kids can do more Summer fishing?
Don calls up Mitch Jurisich, owner/operator of Delta Marina and Plaquemines Parish councilmember, what fishing has been on the rise and what has been falling behind, a rodeo update, and much more!
Is White Trout on the menu for you today?
Don welcomes in Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to discuss how things are in his neck of the woods this past week, what you should know about White Trout, the CCA Star Tourney, and more!
Shrimp, worms, and plastic; We got bait galore!: Full Show 6-28-2025
On today's show, Dan hears from field reporters, marina operators, and angling experts on a flurry of topics ranging from the average amount of live shrimp fishermen get for bait on a given day, the usage of Catapla worms as bait, the best ways to cook Trout, keeping an eye on pole movement and lure vibration when out on the water, where and what paddlers can do with Fourth of July around the corner, another wild Bad Boys story, how we can start chasing Snook in Alabama, and a lot more!
Who are the Gumbo Gunners?
This hour, Don goes over who he uses as a guide for proper cleaning and repair for his firearms, Mike Gallo teaches us about vibration control for our poles, Eric Muhoberac goes over calendar items ahead of the big kayaking weekend in July 4th, a Bad Boys story that involves camping and criminal activity, and Ryan Lambert helps us figure out if Snook fishing is for us!
Are Snook good to catch and eat?
Don calls up Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures to go over his plans chasing Red Snapper in Venice with a variety of live bait and plastic, fishing inside has been good when people aren't getting beaten by a high tide, Snook are starting to show up more often in Alabama (they are a Florida fish), so what should we know about Snook for anybody looking to catch some, eat them, and more!
Bad Boy of the Week: Case of the Campground Criminal
This week's case tells the tale of a ones man stupid plans to steal!
What can paddlers do before the big Fourth of July weekend next week?
Don calls up Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company and BCKFC to detail how paddlers are sitting this time of year, what events we are seeing ahead of us with July 4th weekend just a week away, and more!
How does pole movement allow for better fishing?
Don welcomes in Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to break down vibration movement out on the water, how you can connect with Mike, and more!
How is a common Snook making hay in Alabama?
This hour, Don previews what all is happening on the water this weekend before calling up Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to detail how the live shrimp business has been and what he has seen in his neck of the woods recently, a bigger and better pier coming soon to St. Tammany, Josh Sikes from Bent Rods Guide Service drops in to discuss fishing up in Toledo Bend and using Catapla worms as bait, and Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service closes things out with the beach fishing plans he had yesterday that may carry over to today, and...
How should we be cooking Trout?
Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service in Grand Isle, to break down beach fishing in perfect conditions before things got rough, Speckled Trout are still the main thing to chase but Daryl goes over some tips when cooking Trout, and more!
Have you ever used Catapla worms as bait?
Don connects with Josh Sikes of Bent Rods Guide Service in Toledo Bend, to discuss Catapla worms as bait, what he is catching this time of year, how the launches are like up in Toledo Bend during the summer, and more!
How much shrimp does the average angler grab for a day of fishing?
Don calls up Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to tell us about how much live shrimp the average person gets before they head out on the water, shrimp cost this weekend, what all is going on on the water this weekend, and more!
Sunglasses, Sharks, and Slamborees!: Full Show 6-21-2025
On today's show, Don dives into what his go to flavor of sunglasses are before fielding reports from the likes of Robbie Campo on the importance of being apart of CCA's Star Tournament, Kirk Stansel goes over his decision making when he runs into smaller fish, Daryl Carpenter details what you can find in and around Grand Isle this time of year, Mike Gallo goes over helping young ins snatch Tripletail, Brendan Bayard tells us all about Offshore Mania, a Bad Boys story that tells the tale of one agents incredibly busy day, and a lot more!
Who knew wildlife agents could cover so many cases at once?
This hour, Don dives into more reports covering topics such as chasing Tripletail with young ones, what all should you know ahead of Slamboree, a Bad Boys tale that shows how productive our wildlife agents can really be, the changes we might be seeing soon in our rivers and lakes, and everything you need to know about a fantastic event being held in Lacombe next weekend!
Fishing, crabbing, and more coming to Bayou Lacombe next weekend!
Don closes out the show connecting with Ashley Ray, Coordinator for Bayou Lacombe Outdoor Event to break down what is going on next Saturday on the banks of Bayou Lacombe!
When will the river see changes and what fish will show up after?
Don connects with Ryan Lambert, the "Plastic Man" from Cajun Fishing Adventures, to detail his favorite sunglasses for everything he does, when we might see changes coming to the river levels and what fish might be on the menu when that happens, running aground for the first time in a long time, and more!
Bad Boys of the Week: Case of the Grand Slam Sheriff
This week's Bad Boys showcase that sometimes even cops can hit a Grand Slam!
What can you expect in the 3rd year of Offshore Mania?
Don calls up Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to dole out what specs he rocks to block out the sun, the latest on Offshore Mania, where you can find Brendan this weekend away from the water, as well as where you can find him when he's back o the water next week, and more.
Where is Mike Gallo heading this weekend?
Don is joined by Mike Gallo of AAofLA.com to go over his go-to pair of sunglasses, his fishing escapades this past week, chasing Tripletail, Trout fishing along the outskirts of the Biloxi marsh, and more!
New limits set for Wahoo
This hour, Don opens up setting the scene before diving into reports from experts and marina operators on everything ranging from the importance of making sure you are signed up for CCA's summer tournament, the best methods for finding larger fish when stumbling across smaller fish, new rules for fishing Wahoo, what you can find around Grand Isle this time of year, and more!
Where can you find big Reds around Grand Isle?
Don calls up Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss his go-to pair of sunglasses, Speckled Trout being aggravated by Pinfish, where might you find slot size Reds around Grand Isle, and more.
Go and get yourself signed up for CCA Star Tourney
Don welcomes in Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina in Shell Beach to discuss how his neck of the woods has been this past week, the biggest catches of the week, staying hydrated out on the water, and what all is going on at Campo's today?
Scattered showers don't stop our time on the water!: Full Show 6-14-2025
On today's show, Don remembers the passing of Brian Wilson, before fielding reports from the likes of Glen Sanchez on his fishing adventures this past week, Daryl Carpenter on snatching Trout and Red Snapper around Grand Isle, Mike Gallo goes over his thoughts on evening fishing, Butch Ridgedell tells us all about the BCKFC's upcoming events, Ryan Lambert sounds off on the proper way to handle seasick boat guests, and Moon Griffon joins us to detail the areas of LA that where you need to watch what you call Crappie, as well as interviews with Jared Jones and Steven Milam...
As the temp. gets hotter, so does the fishing!
This hour, Don hears from Monster Steven Milam from LSU looking to keep the season rolling against Arkansas tonight, before getting back to reports from the likes of Mike Gallo, on evening fishing in his area, Butch Ridgedell, on the latest upcoming BCKFC events, a Bad Boys story about one man's plight for Butterflies, our "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert drops by to discuss the red hot fishing near him, and fellow radio man Moon Griffon, joins us to go over how he gets out on the water!
Do you prefer the name Sac-a-lait or White Perch?
Don calls up Moon Griffon, fellow radio host and angler, to tell us a bit about his name, where he's been fishing recently, what you can find in Lake Bartholomew, and a lot more!
How do charter guides handle seasick customers?
Don connects with the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures to break down how the fishing has been as he returns from his trip to Argentina, how fishermen deal with seasick customers, Don's foraging trip, and more!
Bad Boy of the Outdoors: Case of the Butterfly Burglar
This week's Bad Boy story tells the tale of one avid Butterfly seller.
Looking to get into some Red Snapper fishing in Florida?
Don is joined by Butch Ridgedell, from the BCKFC, to detail some upcoming events starting with one in Florida, what tournaments are on the horizon, and more!
Are you a fan of evening fishing during the Summer?
Don welcomes in Mr. Born on the Bayou, Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to recap how the fishing was this past week for him, where many are finding good catches, evening fishing as the Summer rolls on, and more!
