Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc

This week's Bad Boy involves yet another jail-bound offender.

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard of the BCKFC to see what everybody is paddling about this weekend, Dawn to Dusk is coming up soon across the state and we've got the details you need, and how a kayaker can read a Tide compared to a normal boat user?

Mr. Born-on-the-Bayou, Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, joins us to talk about the fishing trip that Mike and Don took this past week, how Mike reads the tides for his fishing adventures, what you should see and what you would LIKE to see I Tides, and Mike tells the tale of what too much Tide can result in!

In the 2nd hour, Don visits with Mike Gallo to get a lesson on Tides, Brendan Bayard to preview Dawn to Dusk, and the differences in Tides for kayakers, yet another serious offender Bad Boy story, an advanced lesson Tide lines with our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert and we give you the info on how you can tune in to the next LDWF LA Creel program that is going on next week!

Our Grand Isle whisperer, Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service drops by to discuss his fishing plans for the day, how he gauges tides and what he uses to read them, and if the change in the weather might change his fishing plans.

LDWF Director of Marine Fisheries, Chris Scheible, joins Don to discuss LA Creel, the LDWF accounting method for a recreational survey for Louisiana's native fish species, what it provides to you, how the data is acquired that is used in the dock surveys and the collections methods, and how the data acquired can be used to set the dates and counts for seasons, and how all of this looks in action.

Lightening popping, thunder rumbling, and rain pouring, all around Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina down in Shell Beach as he tells us about what he saw on the water this past week with Redfish and dirty water, what time people might expect to get out on the water today, and what station Robbie uses to check for Tides? 

With rough weather all around us, Don fields reports from his reporters and guests to discuss what time you should expect to get out on the water today, fishing in and around dirty water with Robbie Campo, before getting deep into LA Creel, a recreational saltwater landings data collection program by the LDWF with LDWF Director of Marine Fisheries, Chris Scheible. Don also recaps his time at the EcoWild Expo in Mobile, Alabama last weekend, and we close out the first hour with the Grand Isle Whisperer, Daryl Carpenter, to cover how he gauges tides and what he uses to read them!

LSU Volleyball star Jade Demps was featured in the latest episode of Tigers in the Wild on Bayou Wild TV, on their crayfish excursion, if Jade got pinched at all, the goals set this upcoming season for LSU Volleyball, her time spent in Baton Rouge and the culture here, and if Don has a future on the volleyball court?

The "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures joins to discuss their favorite and most memorable fishing sandwichs, everybody is hitting their limits and quickly too but that could be an issue come June, July, and August.

This week's Bad Boy showcases an Ohio man's bogus hunting outfitting escapades!

Don calls up Eric Muhoberac of the Louisiana Kayak Company to see what is going on over at Massey's, his favorite sandwich while out on the water, and some nice fishing spots tucked away from the high winds we are seeing this weekend.

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com joins us to discuss the oddest fishing sandwich he's ever seen, windy weather fishing along the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, trolling fishing reports, and interior fishing this past week as the water levels climbed back to normal which brought back a flurry of fish, and Mike's Mother's Day plans for his Mom!

Just a few hours until the Eco Expo opens in Mobile later today and Don tells the story of his Mother's Day fishing trip with his Mom and Theophile before diving back into reports along the windy Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, a couple of good paddling spots away from the windy weather, a Bad Boy story that goes to show the lengths people will go to curb the law, our "Plastic Man" talks about how the catch won't slow down which could spell trouble this summer, and finally, LSU Volleyball star, Jade Demps, steps off the court and into the wild for a crawfish hunting trip that left her wondering if maybe crayfishing was her true calling?

Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss his go-to fishing sandwich, will the forecast clear the air for some fishing today, the waters been just dirty as could be the last week and how you fish around it, and how the new Trout limit is affecting fishermen?

For our freshwater report, Blaine Salter of Salter's Jiggin' Pole, bragging rights on a Lake Verret fishing tournament, a beautiful little secret lake in Texas, and beating the heat today is a top priority for this weekend.

We head down to Shell Beach to talk to Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina about the wind picking up this weekend, diving into the ongoing CCA Star tournament, what Sea Tow can do to make sure you and yours make it home safe, and the status of the 5-10 Bridge for this weekend.

Don is heading on over to the EcoWild Outdoor Expo in Mobile, AL later today, are you going? We also hear from our field reporters covering the windy weather ahead of us this Mother's Day weekend, a secret lake reservoir in Texas, what makes a good fishing sandwich, and if the weather and water will clear up around Grand Isle just in time for some afternoon fishing later today?

Our main plastic professor, the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures, joins Don to discuss fishing the Shad spawns in Virginia and the Louisiana coast, Red Fish catches might just be at an all time high as now most of them are slot sizes, bird migration going on right now, and hearing the beautiful Catbirds!

This week's Bad Boy of the Outdoors tells the tale of a biology professor who has a liking for exotic animals.

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to cover everything that went down over at the 20th annual Paddle Palooza, who was the lucky kayaker that came out on top last weekend, where Brendan would recommend you can find a nice, relaxing day out on the water where you can find some great catches, and how you can get a big winning Flounder like the ones Brendan caught last weekend!

Mr. Born-on-the-Bayou Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com joins us to talk about the 10-minute rule while looking for a good spot, what type of Catfish Mike has seen in Lake Pontchartrain, and how do you fish around those platforms in Lake Borgne?

In the 2nd hour, Don sounds off on the best way to fish along the causeway before being joined by Mike Gallo to talk about fishing around the Lakes and his 10-minute rule, a recap of Paddle Palooza and the unlikely winner that took it home with Brendan Bayard, a Bad Boys story that involves a biology professor, and our plastic philosopher, Ryan Lambert joins us to discuss fishing Shad spawns, Red Fish fishing setting record numbers and bird listening, and Don closes out telling you how can make a tide adjustment chart and where you can find Don next week in Alabama?

Don calls up Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to talk about chasing Speckled Trout today, the Isle has been producing quality catches everywhere this past week, if there is any rain or storms on the radar for this weekend, and we've got a Plastic Man on Grand Ilse as well.

Capt. Kirk of Hackberry Rod And Gun joins Don to discuss what kind of week they had following heavy and consistent rain, Trout might not be on the menu much due to the weather and conditions if the Flounder closure helps the population, and some good kayak spots out around Hackberry, and what do we need to help clear out some of this freshwater?

Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina down in Shell Beach drops in to give us the lowdown on the 5-10 bridge closure and alternate routes, the fishing has been fantastic if you can make it past all the bands and people in town for Jazz Fest, and gnat season is still hanging around so prepare accordingly.

As we welcome May, the Louisiana Spring Squirrel hunting season opens up and the Gulf Amberjack season is upon us before we start diving into our field reports with Robbie Campo down in the St. Bernard area on good fishing and alternate routes around the close bridge to get on over to Shell Beach, what information you need if you are heading out to grab some Squirrels later today, Capt. Kirk joins to talk about how things have been out West as rain and freshwater have been a bit too plentiful, and we close out this hour with our Grand Isle correspondent Daryl Carpenter doing his best "Plastic Man" impersonation.

The "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert give his field report.

Don Dubuc reveals this weeks outdoors "bad boy" that received 60 days in prison.

Don Dubuc talks  to Eric Muhoberac about what it's going to take to win this year's Paddlepalooza.

Capt. Mike Gallo of  Angling Adventures of Louisiana give his field report.

Daryl Carpenter joins Don to give a field report from Grand Ilse. 

Don reads some of the rules and regulations for Red Snapper season in Mississippi

Don Dubuc talks with  Alec Griffin, Manager of Covey Rise Lodge, about what all goes on at the Covey Rise Lodge.

Don Dubuc gets a field report from Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina.

In the 2nd hour, Don is joined by Mike Gallo to discuss his Mission 22 Trip and what bait he would use as a substitute when shrimp isn't available, Brendan Bayard gives us the lowdown on Paddle Palooza happening later this month, a Bad Boys story this past week as the beginning of Turkey season brings out a modern-day Turkey criminal Renaissance man who does it all, our very own "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert, talks about the wonder of Limpkins, and we close out this week's show with ex-Director of the MS CCA, Mickey Lagasse, to discuss an initiative in Miss. to get the youth into the fishing!

Ex Director of MS CCA Mickey Lagasse joins us to discuss the Junior Jubilee Kid Fishing Rodeo, the goal of the initiative, what prizes are in store for all your young anglers out there, what fish are eligible for the rodeo, and when the rodeo will end?

Our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures tells us about why our Bad Boys do the things that they do, what's a limpkin and why should we be thankful for them, the fishing has (as always down in Buras) been on fire with Red Fish, and catching a Sac-au-lait with his grandson, and some restoration trips coming up. 

This week's Bad Boy showcases how stupidity continues well into Turkey season!

Don calls up none other than Brendan Bayard of the BCKFC to discuss Paddle Palooza and all the information you may need to enter and come out on top in the competitions, Flounder tips and spots as they could be the ones to push you over the edge before closing out with predictions on some of the winning sizes he expects.

Mike Gallo of AAofLa.com stops by to talk about his Mission 22 trip, what Mission 22 does, what they used to get their catch on the trip, Mike's plans for today and his lack of plans for tomorrow, and plastic might be the go-to bait today as nobody appears to have any shrimp for bait so what baits should you look for?

The Grand Isle expert, Daryl Carpenter, from Reel Screamers Guide Service, drops in to tell all about how Speckled Trout and Snapper are showing up around the Isle with even some Lemon Fish popping up, and what the forecast has in store for Grand Isle tomorrow?

Don is joined by Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun to cover things out West, as the water is starting to come back to the Hackberry area which means Trout are back on the menu, what Kirk uses when the Trout are under birds, where the Red Fish have been coming from as they've stuck mainly to the shoreline, and how much has the change in limits affected fishermen coming from Texas?

Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina drops in to discuss his time away on a Turkey trip, how the weather might change your fishing plans this past weekend, and some need-to-know information for all you Shell Beach fishermen out there!

Don dives into what is going on as we barrel towards Summer, Robbie Campo tells all about his recent Turkey hunting trip and what bridges are closed this weekend around the Shell Beach area, live bait might not be on the menu today, and Red Snapper season is underway with the first week behind us before Kirk Stansel joins to discuss Trout and water making their way back to Hackberry, and Daryl Carpenter jumps right on it as Speckled Trout are shining bright this weekend!

Sammy Romano of Chag's Sporting Goods joins us to talk about their tent sale coming up and everything that is discounted and in inventory, when and where you can find them!

Our plastic expert, the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures joins us to discuss if the winds have affected the waters they fish this past week, a source tells us that Ryan might have to use Shrimp today, if Snapper is on the books for this coming week, and if Don and Ryan could've been bird watchers in another life. 

This week's Bad Boy of the Week involves a certain individual in Mississippi you wouldn't expect.

For everything paddling, Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company, to talk about an upcoming event for all your kayakers over at Massey's, Paddle Palooza is coming up as well, fishing Pompano, and how exactly does one find sand fleas?

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss this damage from tornadoes from this past weeks storms, if fish are in danger during a tornado, some Redfish are on the menu in the Biloxi Marsh this weekend for Mike and his guests, and is there any crabbing info coming out of Lake Pontchartrain?

In the 2nd half, Don dives into some of this fantastic weather ahead of us, finding the sweet spots along the beach for Speckled Trout and others, Mike Gallo drops by to recap recent storm damage around Slidell, and if any crabbing info is coming out of Lake Pontchartrain. We also hear from Eric Muhoberac on Paddle Palooza, as well as an event over at Massey's this upcoming week, a Bad Boys story that has even conspiracy theorists confused, our "Plastic Man" is entertaining the idea of becoming a bird watching live bait user, and Sammy Romano of Chag's Sporting Goods joins us to discuss their big tent sale coming up next weekend and everything in store!

Don calls up Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service who would much rather leave this past week in the dust as the fishing was as terrible as the weather, and if Monday might be a bit packed with Red Snapper season opening up?

Mitch Jurisich, owner of Delta Marina and Plaquemines Parish councilmember, stops by to cover how his Turkey season has been, what people can do to chase some Snapper this coming week as Mitch believes this will be a "fantastic" season, and the change in looking for small fish over big fish.

Don is joined by Blaine Salter from Salter's Jiggin' Pole to talk about his time at Marsh & Bayou last weekend, where you can find Blaine's dock shooting video tutorial that he showed off recently, and what are some of the hottest spots as the weather takes a turn for the better?

Glenn Sanchez, owner of the Breton Sound Marina, discusses the perfect weather for being out on the water today, what is the most underutilized fish, and if today will be the day for people to hit the Breton Sound area with the weather conditions looking perfect.

This week, Red Snapper and AJ's seasons are opening up soon, some of the high points of this past week of fishing with Glenn Sanchez, Blaine Salter gives us a peek behind the curtain of his dock shooting method using his poles, what you need to know before Red Snapper season starts up next week, and Amberjack follows right behind Snapper lasting only a month, Mitch Jurisich drops by to tell about his sad Turkey season, what he has seen around the Empire area for some Snapper fishing coming soon, before we wrap up with Daryl Carpenter telling all about Red Snapper excitement coming up around Grand Isle!

LSU Pitcher and Outdoorsman Kade Woods who was recently featured on this week's joins Don to discuss what led to him pitching for LSU, his trip with the Stansels over at Hackberry Rod And Gun, and teaching Alex Milazzo how to knock down ducks!

Our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures is back from his Bahamas Trip as he recounts what he did during his tropical stay, Bonefish fishing in the Caribbean, and why aren't there any Bonefish around Louisiana.

Don calls up Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, the "Forensic Fisherman", to discuss the challenge with such windy weather this past week, finding clean water can be a struggle for both you and the fish, if Flounder are on the return, and how you can bid on a trip with Mike Gallo.

Keith Lusher, writer for NorthshoreFishingReport.com and avid outdoorsman, joins us to discuss what he has been up to, the stories that he hears and tells every day, where the outdoors writing is, and where you can find his work online!

In the 2nd hour, Don is joined by Keith Lusher, writer for NorthshoreFishingReport.com, to talk about his experience writing the great outdoors, the stories and reports he sees and hears, Mike Gallo Mr. Born-On-The-Bayou, joins to discuss beating this windy weather and finding clean water, sadly, we don't have a Bad Boys story this week but with Turkey season opening, we will have something for you next week. We also take a look at what is going on over at Marsh & Bayou's Spring Fling up in Mandeville, and what the history of the store and magazine is, before hitting up our "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert to discuss his Bonefish escapade in the Bahamas, and finally, LSU pitcher and Tigers in the Wild featured guest, Kade Woods joins us to discuss his experience pitching for the Tigers and teaching Alex Milazzo how to knock down ducks!

Don calls up Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to get the high and low on a dredging project that has been on people's minds, the low water hitting Shell Beach is just as true around Grand Isle as well, and how Daryl's been getting his catch with such terrible, muddy water.

Former police officer now turned fishing guide, Capt. Richard McCloskey tells us a bit about switching gears with his career path, his charter service Blueline, tips for catching and cleaning Sheepshead, and the long hours of being a fishing guide. 

None other than Chris Basey joins us to discuss his upcoming tournament, the Bass Assassins, how you could join, the spots he likes the most for tournament fishing, and the hot bait on his mind this Spring?

Don is joined by Robbie Campo of Campo's Marnia to talk about how the wind could cause some hurdles today for fishermen, and this past week was just downright rough for nasty as the water has been extremely low and muddy, and where you can find clean water around Shell Beach. 

Ben Tiblier of Marsh & Bayou in Mandeville drops in to give us an idea of how you can start on your hunting and fishing for the weekend, and what all is on sale and in store for their Spring Fling!

This week, Don covers the Opening Day of Louisiana Turkey season, the Spring Fling event going over at Marsh & Bayou as Ben Tiblier joins throughout the show, a Shell Beach checkup with Robbie Campo as the fishing conditions were rough by a mile, Chris Basey sounds off on his upcoming competition, the Bass Assassins, and other events that are coming up. Don also gives out props and praise to the winners of the Youth Hunters of the Year, one of whom is none other than his nephew and hunting extraordinaire, Drew Dubuc,  Capt. Richard McCloskey, a former police officer turned fishing guide discusses his charter service, Blue Line Charter Service, and Daryl Carpenter closes out the hour covering how the fishing has been this past week around Grand Isle!

Our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures drops by to cover Easter weekend as one of his favorite times of the year, a fall is in the forecast for the river and it might stay low for a while, where the Sheepshead are showing up around his area, the best bait/lures for Sheepshead, and some pressing environmental concerns around Buras.

This week's Bad Boys of the Week showcases the hunt for some boat thieves while frogging.

For all things paddling, Don calls up Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company to talk about Massey's helping out last week during Boats on the Bayou, how the turnout was for the tournament in rough, windy conditions, and a recap of the Big Bass Rodeo in City Park.

Mike Gallo, Mr. Born-On-The-Bayou, from AAofLA.com to talk about what all he's been up to and where he's been fishing, Flounder are starting to get back on the menu, freshwater Catfish with some Redfish mixed in as well, Speckled Trout are plentiful around his neck of the woods, live shrimp availability early in the season, and, as always, what baits and lures Mike is using this time of year as Summer is starting to show up.

In the 2nd hour, Don continues to look back on the April Fools joke he pulled off some 30-odd years ago, Mike Gallo joins us to discuss EVERYTHING about where he's been getting his catches, Eric Muhoberac recaps the Boats on the Bayou and Big Bass Rodeo in City Park, a Bad Boy case that shows the stupidity in our youth, our very own "Plastic Man" details what is going on with the river for these next few months, and we wrap up with Don's final decision regarding his musical aspirations!

For everything Grand Isle, we call up Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss the windy weather hiccups that fishermen faced, struggling to find clean water right now, but things are only gonna get better in the coming weeks!

None other than Blaine Salter of Salter's Jiggin' Pole joins us to discuss some good reports from False River if you are using depth finders and live scopes, what baits would be good over in this weather around False River, and Old River might be on fire next weekend for your catch.

This Easter weekend, throughout the program, Don revisits an April Fools joke from 30 years ago where he took his shot in the music business, before diving into some news regarding the 2023 Youth Hunter of the Year hunting proteges being related to Don, Blaine Salter paints us a picture of False River being back on the rise, Red Snapper season has been announced in Alabama, a look back on this past years Turkey season, and our Grand Isle guide in Daryl Carpenter drops by to tell us about the largest issue fishermen on Grand Isle are facing.

Don is joined by the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures to discuss the massive amount of Ducks showing up just to bother the Plastic Man, hitting the limits every single day, everything is a little bit ahead of schedule, Red Snapper season is opening up in just a few weeks, could that be on the menu for the Cajun Fishing Adventure crew?

This week's Bad Boy of the Week case involves a group of individuals hell-bent on war against a few Beady-Eyed Birds.

Don calls up Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to talk about his recent win at the Trout challenge last weekend while the weather wanted to have a different story to tell, what strategy Brendan used to come out of the event on top, Paddle Palooza is just around the corner, and later today, Boats on the Bayou opens up!

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com drops by to cover his plans for the day following these strong winds, a good and varied catch was on the menu this past week, sometimes the fish like to be in places that you wouldn't expect, and what sort of mix you can expect along the bayous this time of year.

In the 2nd half, Don dives into some fishing reports from the likes of Mike Gallo to see how to beat this windy weather and sift through such a varied catch, Trout challenge winner, Brendan Bayard drops by to discuss his strategy to come out on top, what other kayaking/paddling events are up next, a Bad Boy case that involves 7 individuals going overboard on some Turkey hunting, and finally, our residential "Plastic Man" cover what all is showing up in his neck of the woods and what is on the docket in the coming weeks?

Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide service to talk about what a fisherman does after a windy front passes through, what exactly classifies as a "Knotheads", if Daryl prefers oil frying or air fryer, and if he uses oil, what type?

Don calls up Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod & Gun to discuss the brutal wind pushing in along the coast, Reds have been caught in droves this past week, Flounder has been hit and miss across the board, why could Speckled Trout be so hard to find right now, and what other weird finds has Kirk seen recently?

Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina joins us to discuss his recent Turkey hunting trip in Florida, the bites are picking  which will hopefully lead to a good Spring season, windy weather could curb your fishing plans for today, and how does Robbie fry his fish?

Don and his many guests cover all things fishin' and hunting such as how Robbie Campo's Florida Turkey trip went, how do you prefer your fish fried, and what is happening today across Southeast Louisiana, Kirk Stansel gives us a rundown of all of the fish he and his fellow fishermen have come across as of late, and Daryl Carpenter sounds off on what exactly is a "Knothead"?

The "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures as he's been catching "Thumpers", is all the discussision going on about Redfish all for nothing, how hard it is to bring fishing prices back down, and if we are getting early signs of a good Spring and Summer? 

This week's Bad Boy of the Week involves an early overzealous Turkey killer.

Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company calls in to cover everything happening over at Massey's, Big Bass Rodeo is coming up, the Trout challenge is going on today with some stiff winds coming through, where all people are grabbing Redfish and Catfish out and what you should be doing with your bait when trawling as a kayaker?

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to talk about the Ides of March and what that means for fishermen, if the Rigolets area will soon be filled with submerged grass, figuring out lure presentation for fishing on Lake Pontchartrain, and what bait colors have been working best for him?

In the 2nd hour, Don calls up Mike Gallo to find out if there is any submerged grass in the Rigolets area and if the Ides of March still holds an important meaning for fishermen, where all the paddlers are grabbing their catches of Redfish and Catfish, a Bad Boy story involving an impatient and over-excited Turkey hunter, and the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert tells all regarding "Thumpers" and what makes a Trout count as one?

For everything Grand Isle, we go to Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss how the weather has been up and down, good and bad, catch and release after hitting your catch limit, and how much will the slot and size limit change for Speckled Trout could effect us this Summer?

Blaine Salter of Salter's Jiggin' Pole joins us to talk about prime freshwater fishing as now is the perfect time to get your catch, the spots that are on fire this time of year, the Grand River flats can be a little rough and dangerous if you aren't prepared but produce some serious catches, and what baits are best for when the water is clear and clean?

Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina calls in discuss the rescheduling of the Bayou cleanup due to some incoming weather, Robbie is out Turkey hunting over in Florida, what the differences are between an Osceola wild Turkey or an Eastern Turkey, and how the fishing is coming as the water is warming up.

This week, Don covers everything from Mississippi Turkey hunters opening up their early Turkey season, Robbie Campo gives us a peek behind the curtain of the Florida Turkey hunting scene, how to use the right colored bait when the water clarity is much cleaning than normal, when will we start eyeing that Beady-Eyed Bird, and finally Daryl Carpenter tells us when we could start seeing the new Speckled Trout slot size changes start taking effect?

Owner of Scott's Marine, Lucille Orpanello rounds out the show today to talk about what all you can get at the store today, and what services they offer.

Don calls up the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures to discuss the river being as low as it is this time of year, the Winter is still kicking around so Spring is still on hold a bit, Reds haven't been appearing around the West as things have been a little funky, a name has been tossed out for the open LDWF commissioner, and a new resolution to reverse the policy that could allow more Ducks down south and where you can find this proposal online!

This week's Bad Boy of the Week has a hunter using a bunch of unlawful hunting gear... and still missing his shots. 

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard to discuss what is in store for the Trout Challenge tourney coming up next week, where you can sign up for the competition, the go-to bait for chasing bigger sized fishing during tournaments, and on the freshwater side of things, the City Park Big Bass Rodeo, the oldest fishing rodeo in the country, kicks off in just 2 weeks, and we've got some tips for you fishing in that bayou!

Don calls up Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss what he is targeting this weekend, what should you look for when fishing in these rainy warmer conditions, how Mike decides what Deer meat he keeps and cooks, and what fishing changes should we expect with the wind switching on us? 

Don is joined by Larry Roussel of Uncle Larry's Seasoning with his Stew and a few and Gumbo to talk about what he all puts together and where you can grab some of his seasonings and products.