On today's show, Don previews a nice Spring season ahead of us as much of Louisiana's waters look to bounce back from that once in a lifetime snow storm that struck the Gulf South recently before diving into field reports from the likes of our gallery of reports covering topics such as using the time now to prep for a nice season of Spring and Summ…

This hour, Don starts off previewing what is up next and hearing from our listeners on their Groundhog Day plans before diving into reports from the likes of Mike Gallo on some tips to become a better angler, Brendan Bayard reports from the start of the Minimalist Challenge, a Bad Boys tale that could make a serious run for our Baddest of the Bad n…

Don calls up the "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert to recap their afternoon Duck hunt last week, the problems that Ryan has seen in the way the zones are set up in Louisiana, what we should be expecting if changes come, why it is important to not use federal guidelines for Louisiana's situation, and more!

This weeks Bad Boys details a ploy to get some lifetime hunting licenses by pretending to be disabled veterans.

Don connects with Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC live from the packed waters of the Minimalist Challenge to discuss the lures that the contestants will be using this weekend, what the winner may end up catching today, some tactics to make sure you make the most of your shot in the tourney, and do "Alabama rigs" work well in a kayak?…

Don gets some help from Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss fish kills across Louisiana and what Mike has seen, fishing with such a thing known as the "Alabama rig", and the proper pause when setting a lure.

This hour, Don welcomes us into February as we take a look at what is National Serpent Day before calling up Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina on if the fish kills we were fearful of have shown up, and what you should be doing if you are not on the water this weekend. Later on, Don gets together with his Bayou Wild TV Tigers in the Wild co-host, Lance…

Don calls up Daryl Carpenter of Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss the latest on fish kills around Grand Isle, the lack of people on the water as the environment bounces back from that incredible snow storm, bait availability is looking a little worse for wear but not super bad, and if Daryl's ever experimented with an "Alabama rig"?…

Don is joined by Bayou Wild TV Tigers in the Wild co-host Lance Burgos live from Lost Bucks Ranch in Oklahoma shooting a Tigers in the Wild while hunting some exotic animals with members of the LSU football team!

Don connects with Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to discuss if the fish kills we were worried about last weekend came true, a Duck season recap, what you could be doing this time of year if you AREN'T fishing and hunting, and more!

On today's show, Don gathers round the space heater and hopes the fish are as well as Louisiana recovers from their week in a winter wonderland. To help us make sense of how our sports paradise is rebounding, we get together with our field reporters such as Robbie Campo to tell us all about jerk baits and how to use them, Josh Sikes details a fresh…

This hour, Don dives back to the reports from the likes of Mike Gallo on how impactful the color of jerk baits can be in filling up your ice chest, Eric Muhoberac goes over the proper movements you should be making with jerk baits, a Bad Boys tale that showcases you can really do a lot of crimes at once if you are determined enough, Ryan Lambert go…

Don connects with Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod And Gun to discuss how they control their own waters as he is chilling in his blind looking to get some Duck hunting in following the arctic front, how the casting might be after the blast as Redfish have been popping off like crazy, but will fish kills spoil the day, only time will tell.…

Don welcomes in Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures to go over how the waters are finally thawing in his neck of the woods, rescue efforts across Buras, if the cold weather brought Ducks down, fish kills out to the West of New Orleans, and how you can properly use jerk baits to get a fish on your line!…

This week's Bad Boy has a name that fits the crime.

Don calls up Eric Muhoberac from the Louisiana Kayak Company about fish kills in his neck of the woods, coming out of these cold water temps how does using jerk bait change when fishing from a kayak instead of a boat or land, the colors that work best for him (and possibly you), and more!

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to discuss how he spent his week bundled up inside, where Mike is headed once he gets back on the water, the best advice for those looking to get back out on the water this weekend, and the colors Mike looks in his jerk baits.

This hour, Don recaps how Louisiana took the week off to play in the snow before fielding reports from Robbie Campo on jerk bait usage this time of year and if we've seen any fish kills around St. Bernard or elsewhere, Josh Sikes tells us all about how it is a great time for Crappie and more in our freshwater report before closing out hearing from …

Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss how it snowed in Grand Isle, his worries about the fish kills that may or may not be hitting our waters, why we are so focused on these fish kills, and more!

Don calls up Josh Sikes from Bent Rods Guide Service to discuss how Toledo Bend was affected by the freeze came through this past week, Bass would usually be in a pre-spawn phase but that could be delayed due to the weather, jerk bait usage for suspended fish in the river, what jerk baits would Josh recommend, Crappie reports out of Toledo Bend, an…

Don connects with Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to discuss his trip to hunt some Deer in wake of the frigid blast that just hit New Orleans, fish kills aren't as prevalent as we expected heading into this weekend, can a jerk bait get you a fish or two this week if you are looking to get out on the water, and more!…

On today's show, Don discusses the forecast ahead of us as a frigid blast is on the way to his Louisiana on Tuesday morning leaving many of us wondering whether or not we will be getting on the water so to help us make sense of it, we ask our gallery of field reports to make sense of the weather and conditions ahead of us with Robbie Campo of Campo…

This hour, Don previews the 2nd half of the show before hearing from Mike Gallo on when the going gets tough, or should I say... cold, where do all the fish go, Brendan Bayard tells us all about the best baits in Minimalist Challenge history, a Bad Boys story that tells us all about some real Elmer Fudd-like fools, Ryan Lambert describes how he is …

Don connects with Mike Smith from LA Duck Hunts to discuss how the shooting has been in Delacroix as the flyover numbers told us we are in for a big weekend.

Don gets together with our "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures to discuss what is his cutoff for how cold it needs to be to keep him inside, fish kills on the horizon, and how he is planning to spend this next week!

This week's case covers a bunch of dummies looking to put on their best Elmer Fudd impression.

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to discuss what spots are on fire during this freeze this weekend, the Minimalist Challenge is coming up on Feb. 1st so what should we know about the event and how can you get signed up, what baits have been big hits in the past, and more!

Don sits down with Mike Gallo to discuss him swapping the rod and reel for a gun, remembering Dutch Prager, what Mike is doing to prepare for the cold coming down here, and if you are getting out in this weather on Tuesday, where might you find fish out on the water.

This week Don previews a frigid fishing week ahead of us with a serious freeze coming through on Tuesday before diving into field reports and guest interviews with Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to prepare us for a possible fish kill event as the weather takes a turn this week, Randy Pausina, Director of Recreational Fisheries Research Institute (R…

Don is joined by Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss everything Grand Isle as a frozen week is ahead of us which could result in a lot of fish kills so what precautions should we be taking and what can we expect out on the waters after the cold wave?

Don calls up Randy Pausina, Director of Recreational Fisheries Research Institute (RFRI), to discuss LA's 1st redfish restocking program, why Louisiana is finally doing this, what we could expect to see in our waters, how you can help this program, and more!

Don connects with Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to recap how the last week has been for fishing with a huge arctic blast on the horizon, what is the best way to approach dead fish seen in a jubilee or weather event, and what you should know about getting out on the water before the weather gets nasty.…

On today's show, Don asks listeners what is there favorite weapon of choice to use when hunting Deer, before diving into our field reports from our guests covering double and triple checking Redfish sizes during this stretch of cold weather and how if you aren't getting out on the water, you can still be productive. Later on, we go over how this we…

This hour, Don previews the second half of the show before heading back to the lines to hear from Mike Gallo on how when the weather gets cold, the fish change the way they move, Eric Muhoberac tells us all about how kayakers can still get out on the water during this stretch of cold weather, a Bad Boys tale that turned one Father from family to fo…

Don gets together with our residential "Plastic Man" Ryan Lambert, from Cajun Fishing Adventures, to discuss some of the larger changes coming to our fishing and hunting seasons with some Duck hunting splits changes, limit increases, where you can connect with Ryan for a trip, and more!

This week's Bad Boys are a duo that really tests that Father/Son bond.

Don calls up Eric Muhoberac, from the Louisiana Kayak Company, to discuss how the weather this week has been rough for paddlers of all types but don't fret, one of the foremost and highly anticipated tournaments of the year, the Minimalist Challenge, will be here before you know it, and a huge Snook discovery making waves in LA and MS!…

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to discuss how the fish change their routines when the water gets as cold as it has been this past week, celebrations for Dutch Prager's special 100th birthday on Bayou Wild TV, and more!

This hour, Don previews the show and weekend ahead of us as Don ponders how do you like hunting deer and with what gear, before diving into our first field report catching up with Robbie Campo from Campo's Marina to reconnect on how his hunting trip went up in Kentucky, a Toledo Bend fishing report, and Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Ser…

Don checks in with Daryl Carpenter, from Reel Screamers Guide Service over in Grand Isle, to paint us a picture of how we should be spending our time during this stretch of nasty weather, where you may be able to find a good catch this weekend, and how you can get in touch with Daryl for some trips this Spring and Summer.…

Don calls up Robbie Campo of Campo's Marina to tell us all about his hunting trip in Kentucky as the fishing back home has been anything but good, a recent Redfish jubilee, the latest on the waters around Shell Beach, and more!

On today's show, Don fields reports from our gallery of distinguished guests such as Glen Sanchez to tell us all about catching Trout before this big cold front, tips towards filling up your ice chest and Daryl Carpenter sounds off on how the fishing changes around Grand Isle this time of year. Later on, Don talks to Mike Gallo about fishing gettin…

Don previews the hour ahead before fielding reports from the likes of Mike Gallo covering when the weather gets cold, how can you keep the fishing hot, Brendan Bayard drops by for our Paddler's report to tell us about a new deal the BCKFC is doing for any amateur kayakers out there looking to go pro, our first Bad Boys of the Week of 2025 takes us …

Don calls up Ryan Lambert from Cajun Fishing Adventures whose been shut out again as all of his blinds are packed leaving him to just do the casting part of a cast n' blast, so how has the blasting been around Buras, and more.

The very first Bad Boys case of 2025 takes us all the way up to Ohio.

Don is joined by Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to detail the Minimalist Challenge just around the corner, what he and his family have been catching to welcome in the new year, and a new deal for any amateur kayakers looking to go pro!

Don gets together with Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com, to discuss how the fishing will get tough before it gets better again as a cold front looms ahead, but Mike is sticking to land as he is looking to hunt some Deer today instead of catch some fish out on the water.

Don previews the show ahead of us before welcoming in Glen Sanchez filling in for Robbie Campo who tells us all about what we should know regarding Trout sightings, tips to fill your boat before the waters get chilly as a cold front is on the horizon, and Don discusses if the penalty for an accidental shooting too light, and we close out the hour h…

Don connects with Daryl Carpenter from Reel Screamers Guide Service to discuss how the winter is treating fishermen around Grand Isle, how the fish are being caught as the water temperature faces a serious cold front coming up, and what the colder temps will bring to our waters, and more!

Don calls up Glen Sanchez, retired angler and former marina operator, filling in for Robbie Campo who will be back from his hunting trip next week, to tell us all about catching Trout before the cold front comes through, latest on Duck hunting across Louisiana, and where you can find live shrimp this weekend as Campo's Marina is looking light.…