Robby Matherne, Festival Director for the Cajun Heritage Festival, joins Don to talk about the carving competition, rewards, and prizes, as well as the Duck calling contest, Sunday's Duck Decoy auction, and how you can get you some fantastic Cajun food!由Audacy

Our plastic expert, the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures, to discuss seeing Dragonflies when out on the water, if scented baits work, and we revisit the rumor that we could be looking at an increase in the Pintail limit for next season.由Audacy

This week's Bad Boy story showcases that sometimes even establishments can be Bad Boys!由Audacy

Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company, joins to discuss Massey's and everything happening over there, we recap Dawn 'Til Dusk as last week, Brendan Bayard's winning prediction wasn't that far off, as well as some other surprising numbers that came out of that weekend, and some of the good spots and hidden holes for all you paddlers and ka…

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com drops by to discuss his plans for today as the weather and the water are looking incredible, how people are feeling about the new Redfish regulations coming out in a few weeks, and what changes in Mike's routine regarding the weather and heat on the docket for the day.由Audacy

In the 2nd half, Don dives into why Dragonflies are sometimes called "snake doctors" before hearing reports from the likes of Mike Gallo to cover these Redfish regulations and how they are being recieved, Eric Muhoberac recaps the winning numbers from Dusk 'Til Dawn, and we've got a Bad Boys story that brings an eating establishment to the show for…

For everything Grand Isle, we turn to Mr. Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service, to discuss a Trout trip that almost sounds fake, conditions are set for a fantastic weekend of catching a full bag, how the reactions are coming in for the Redfish regulations that are being put in place later this month, and if he and his guests were using…

Don is joined by Mitch Jurisich, Plaquemines Parish Council Member and owner of Delta Marina, to discuss what all he has been up to since we last spoke to him, what all is going on over at Delta Marina, Bullfrog Bash coming up later this month so what should we expect, how the Ponderosa is doing and what all is being caught over in Empire.…

The day looks set as conditions look fantastic for getting out on the water and none other than Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina joins us to discuss this past week's fishing endeavors out in St. Bernard Parish, the wind throwing a wrench into your Saturday fishing plans, looking for bigger fish at the bottom of the water, and Robbie gives us a quic…

Don sounds off on this first weekend of June and we've got the hot, hot news and reports from the likes of Robbie Campo to preview the upcoming Redfish regulations to be enacted before the end of the month, some facts about Dragonflies as today is National Dragonfly Day, before Mitch Jurisich joins in to preview the Bullfrog Bash, cover National Dr…

Our very own "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures over in Buras joins us to discuss his trip to Argentina where he hunted Ducks and Pigeons, news of a possible increase to Pintail limits, and looking back at Pintail seasons of old.由Audacy

This week's Bad Boys story might just leave a bad taste in your mouth!由Audacy

Don calls up Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to cover the Dusk 'Til Dawn kayak tournament that is going on right now, where Brendan is trying to find his winning bag, as well as which area as a whole might produce the really large catches need to come out on top today?由Audacy

Mr. Born-on-the-Bayou, Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, joins Don to tackle their joint trip they took on Memorial Day, what you should look for when finding fish in the bad weather and conditions, marsh fishing on the interior and how the underwater grass is shaping up for this Summer ahead of us, and how the shrimp stock is looking at local marinas?…

In the 2nd half, Don previews the Cajun Heritage Festival coming up next weekend, Mike Gallo joins to cover fishing in rough conditions, Brendan Bayard calls in from the Dusk 'Til Dawn tournament to cover what the day might have in store for all you paddlers out there, a Bad Boys story that really makes you thankful for the food safety measures we …

Don is joined by owner/operator of Reel Screamers Guide Service, Daryl Carpenter, our Grand Isle genius, to discuss how the winds are on the Isle this weekend are keeping fishermen at the picnic tables, a resurgence in finding Flounder while struggling to find Trout, and "cracking the code" of getting a good catch.…

Cap't Kirk Stansel, of Hackberry Rod And Gun, drops by to discuss some of this week's storms as the weather seems to be making up for not raining enough last year making it difficult to chase Trout, how muddy water has been as of late, and how are Redfish and Flounder doing over in Hackberry?由Audacy

Robbie Campo, from Campo's Marina who extensively covers the Shell Beach area, joins Don to discuss how the fishing was this week, how things were around St. Bernard this past week, and what is going on over at Campo's Marina as the STAR rodeo started up last weekend and already there have been some BIG catches!…

With June finally here, Don and his field reporters dive into everything from a possible Black Bear season coming up, how the forecast looks like for this weekend, Robbie Campo joins us to discuss the first week of the 2024 STAR Rodeo as Campo's Marina is a weigh station, if a Black Bear season would be something you'd be interested in and some upc…

The 30th Anniversary of the LA CCA STAR Tournament has already begun, some massive changes coming to the rodeo, including what the 1st overall Speckled Trout winner will come away with as well as a few other categories that are filled with incredible rewards, if charter captains are still excluded from participating in the Star Tourney, some of the…

This week's Bad Boy of the Week involved a fisherman who stumbled across a Bass who must've eaten some lead weights or something!由Audacy

Don calls up Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company, to cover everything going on over at Massey's, Dawn 'Til dusk coming up and Eric is thinking about jumping in, Bay St. Louis has been hot for kayakers this past week, Causeway is producing as well for all you deepwater paddlers out there, and with the CCA Star tourney on our mind, we cov…

Mike Gallo, of AAofLA.com, is over at Lake Pontchartrain to discuss his plans ahead of this Memorial Day weekend, how clear the water is this time of year in the Biloxi Marsh, as well as a few other fishing holes that Mike recommends, and where the boats are congregating at around the Lake?由Audacy

In the 2nd half, Don discusses the Red Snapper season opening across the South this past week, the LA CCA STAR Tourney opening up this weekend, and what changes we might expect this year. Mike Gallo sounds off on his Memorial Day plans along Lake Pontchartrain and how the Biloxi Marsh is looking this time of year, Eric Muhoberac tells us about how …

For everything Grand Isle, we hear from the maestro himself Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss what tips he might have for first-time recreational shrimpers, the East side has not been doing so well, the fishing this past week was extremely hit-or-miss, Daryl following the birds, and where are all the Redfish at?…

Don is joined by Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to discuss a big Memorial Day weekend with clear weather and hopefully packed waters, STAR rodeo opening up this weekend, live bait inventory, a great fishing for a cause going on this weekend over at Campo's Marina, and how the dam has been this past week?…

As May comes to a close, Don sounds off on a flurry of openings this weekend including the 2024 CCA STAR Rodeo, Robbie Campo's plans ahead of this Memorial Day weekend, and the STAR rodeo opening up. Later on, Don talks a bit about his time at Disney World, a bit of history on recreational shrimping, remembering those who fought for our freedom thi…

Our plastic expert, the "Plastic Man" himself, Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures joins us to discuss, using Tidal changes to your advantage, identifying Tide lines and how you can fish in them, and Ryan's almost out the door for his next big trip taking him down to Argentina!由Audacy

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

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?由Audacy

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 p…

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.由Audacy

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 …

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,…

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.由Audacy

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

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.由Audacy

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 g…

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?由Audacy

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.由Audacy

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.由Audacy

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 …

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.由Audacy

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…

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?由Audacy