Royal Jug and Gun Club | Duck Camp Dinners 

This episode could have been 2 hours long with everything Bren and Scooter shared, but I unfortunately had to keep it trimmed down. So I want to pass along a little more information about the CPRA section for those that are interested. The rock barriers, or coastline protection features, we saw in the episode actively stop new erosion from taking place along the coast. They cut the wind and wave energy down, which allows the sand and silt to accumulate and the grasses to grow. The grasses help hold the soil in place. Without the grasses, the marsh can move and erode very quickly. When hurricanes blow in, the tide rises over the height of these barriers, which means the rocks are underwater where they are safe and protected from being destroyed in a hurricane. They have proven to survive hurricanes, and the marshes they developed behind the barriers have held up through hurricanes as well. Coastal Louisiana was built by the flooding of the Mississippi River. The river carries a lot of sediment or mud, and when it floods it deposits that mud, forming the deltas we know. You can see this by looking at a satellite view of the Mississippi River Delta. However, the Mississippi has been leveed completely until it reaches the Gulf. That means no more flooding and no more delta formation. The few places where the river can fan out (think Venice) are incredibly vibrant with wetlands and wildlife. According to Bren from the CPRA, the plan is to add breaks in the levees , or "sediment diversions." These would basically be gates where they will allow the river to flow through the levee in a controlled manner, and flood into the marsh like it used to. This will allow the river to deposit fresh water and sediment, and would essentially form new mudflats and deltas wherever they add a break. As Bren said, reconnecting the river is key. Wherever the river is connected to the coast, they see healthy vibrant wetlands. So the answer is not just dredging, it's not just building rock barriers, it's not just holes in the levees, the answer to restoring the Louisiana coastline is all of these things combined.

I never want these episodes to stop

I like the food and the hunt but watching a young man work his dog puts a very large smile on my face.

ITS ABOUT TIME WE SEE AN AIRBOAT!!!!!!!!! I mean it is the swamps of LA. I'm surprised we didn't see them sooner.

At the 22 minute mark when it was said how cool it was to be there with Garett it actually brought a tear to my eye. Young men like him are key to keeping this whole thing going for future generations…

This series is the best thing Meateater has produced to date and I dont even hunt ducks. Keep it up.

This needs to be a Netflix series

G is a true G.

Nicely Done Garrett 👊. Thank You Jean Paul 🙌. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

His lifejacket was actually put on wrong... Love this channel, that just made me chuckle

Jean-Paul we need a Duck Camp episode with an honest-to-goodness Louisiana fur trapper. Louisiana used to outproduce Alaska in fur harvested. There has got to be one or two old boys around keeping the tradition alive.

That boudin biscuit looks amazing

once again another great duck /cooking show. That young man in the blind has it going on..... very mature dude

I like Meat Eater in general, but Duck Camp Dinners is next level

Garrett this is the most badass thing you’ve ever done

Great episode!!!!!

These episodes are too short lads. Great stuff again!

That camp is every hunters dream! What do i need pay to have oppurtunity and honor of hunting there?

Garrett! The mullet man from louisiana! I would be a proud father too!

Man I LOVE these shows!!!! I recently turned ma dad on to watching these and we've cooked jus about everything y'all have!!!! Mais let me tell ya sha das some GOOD GRUB!!!!

great vid again keep them coming from OZ

Great videos ole boy! Keep it up!

Watching those boys around camp, prayer before a meal and overall quality camp time warms my heart and gives me hope for this fine country and hunting in general.

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY everyone and Convoy of Hope was there to help the people that lived there ( media never told anyone)

These episodes are nothing short of fantastic. The music, food and conservation are highlighted so well. Keep it up chief.

Hope Fox and Pearl was good. My wife's farm to table foodie friends said it's the real deal. The show looks great, by the way! Exceeded my expectations and I'll be watching more.

Dog work always makes happy!

Best meat eater series IMO hands down

Good to see young kids participating.

Another great video from start to finish!

Jean-Paul fighting the good fight bringing awareness to coastal conservation crisis in Louisiana.

Good to see the next generation learning the craft of a trues outdoors men and women

Love these videos. I wish more people would watch them, especially the hunting community.

I like the direction of this video. The problem and how its being handled, then who the problem and solution benefits. Great series.

I like outdoor shows, I like cooking shows. Best of both worlds right here🤘

So good to see keen youth and keen mentors. I'm 60yo now and really enjoy mentoring the coming stewards of the land and the hunt.

I need more of duck camp dinners. So beautifully orchestrated

Another 10/10 episode.

You absolutely will not be disappointed.. my buddy and I made this today with all the snow goose leg’s hearts and livers.. and man what a game changer..so greatful to have learned a new way to utilize all the animal. And a lot of people say snow goose is trash but this boudin we made was up there..and we were just mind blown that we made it..thank you Chef John Paul

I think it’s great how you highlighted the deteriorating wetland in south Louisiana. This story is one told around the nation, and if no one talks about it, how can improvement occur. Thank you!

Gets me so excited to get out Duck hunting! Looking forward to getting out this weekend.

My favorite content to watch. Always look forward to education, geographic tips, and of course the amazing and unique people.

The best Louisiana sportsman series out there. Love it. Keep em coming

G needs his own damn series. Kid is amazing.

One of the best series online. Really enjoy learning all the things included in this show conservation and cooking alike. Looks like I will be trying my hand at boudin this waterfowl season. Thank you Chef.

I really enjoyed this. Nothing like those duck camp meals

Thank you Chef Jean-Paul. Another excellent episode. Definitely my favorite series on MeatEater.

Absolutely Amazing! That looked delicious.!!🤗🤗😋😋

Well done job

I hope ME keeps putting out conservation effort-focused content like this. Great stuff!

You know your meeting the expectations, when every comment is. You did it again, keep'em coming, and I hope these episodes never stop. Love what your doing and keep the Cajun coming. Ah-eee!

Another great episode! Can't get enough! I like how you are so good at highlighting the conservation efforts of sportsmen. Too many people don't see the contributions of hunters. You were right, Jean-Paul, that kid is a natural, but you're pretty good at this stuff too! Just sayin...

This is the kind of content we need more of from Meateater!

Been a fan of meateater for a decade at this point. This series might be the best thing y'all have done. Kudos.

This is awesome stuff. Love this series. Do another coot focused meal. I'm the only pertain I've ever come in contact with that eats them.

The best thing About this series. Is that it's not JUST about killing ducks.

My boy is there with that LaTech shirt on. Got a bit of North Louisiana on the episode!!!

Killing it!!! Now I'm going to make my own boudin from scratch now

It's one thing to hear about conservation efforts and another to actually see them. There's nothing quite like hunting with a well trained dog. Boudin is like a super food. It's got everything in it you need...and it tastes great too. I've been watching Justin Wilson cooking shows for years but could never figure out what kind of cookware he was using. After watching the last episode I finally learned the name of it and have started my Magnalite collection with a vintage stockpot. Thanks for the info and thanks for sharing this adventure.

Great stuff always! Wish each one of these episodes could be an hour, no doubt one of the best things to watch!

Bro ..awesome show !! So amazing to hear and get an understanding of the erosion that takes place .

Man I love these videos

Gracias, por compartir sus tradiciones, pero sobretodo su comida! Genial

Good shit lads! Get it

Another great episode JP! Keep ‘em up !

Another fantastic story ... I wanna hear more about that trailer and boat, and I'll be saving a nice goose to give that boudin a try.

I’m from SETX and do a lot of business around Sulphur/ Lake Charles. Laura and Delta were devastating. It did to SWLA what Rita did to SETX.

Keep ‘em coming guys amazing series!

Excelentes lances de cazerias amigos saludos

Another great episode. Love the variety of food, hunting, and information about the different areas. Just an awesome series.

Sounds delicious

My favorite show on MOTV By far can't wait for some more episodes thanks guy 🦌🇺🇲🦆

Love this series

still had your life jacket twisted up 😅

Anybody gonna say the right side of his life vest is twisted?….. just me? Lol

Hey.Chef, is there a ratio or percentage rule of thumb for the ingredients? (Liver vs. meat vs. rice)

Great episode the info on the CPRA was very informative and now I know how boudin is made !! Learned a lot this season including what not to order at The Den in Venice !

I think all coastlines are worth fighting for, from the kelp forests in California to the Everglades of Florida. People should all be aware of how important these ecosystems are for preserving wildlife, biodiversity and the environment as a whole. Not to sound like a tree hugger or nothin but if more people knew about these kinds of things and what’s causing their slow disappearance, I’m pretty sure less money would go into the corporations destroying them and more would go into the people that bust their ass off to preserve them.

The patented ass retrieve! LOL. That's awesome

Still cant get a life vest on right lol

SECOND! Love climate mitigation and CPRA!

Very nice video!!I learned a lot from your cooking class101. Thanks for sharing. From seoul.korea Mike Hwang

Chef, I appreciate your concerns about Coastal La. Ya might wanna check the Regs and shooting over "grit" that has been placed for the geese. Some Federal LEO might frown down on it.

talk of hurricanes hits close to home. had 2 former co-workers caught on the Gretna Co Bridge, turned away from safety and shelter at gun-point- American law enforcement aiming rifles and shotguns at their fellow Citizens....file it under how NOT to handle a disaster...

MAAAAN, I'm not quite positive how that Boudain (not sure how this is spelt) was put together n'all (I'll have to re-watch this episode I think🤦‍♂️) but it looked like sumthin SERIOUSLY TASTY!😋 Love this series, PLEASE, whatever you producer's do, plz keep these comin. Peace ✌😎 (now I'm hungry 😫). Oh, hey, before I forget, Chef Jean Paul? Do you have a restaurant that serves this kinda fair? Just curious.🤔

Aww Bruh I bet dat boudin was good! Did you stop at Suire’s Grocery?

Man that looked good 👍

Stranglehold Outdoors 👊

Sorry Steven Rinella but JPB is a way better story teller (didn't believe that was possible:) He has a way to teach people about all the different aspect of hunting like no other. Could watch this every day.

What's with the mule deer on the Louisiana logo?...

perfect opportunity to play I'm just a Swire from Grand Chenier missed*

I am curious what they are using to move sediment from the river, are they able to divert, or pump it in a slurry? The Mississippi river should have swapped deltas but we have levied it in maintaining the channel and the port in New Orleans, and somewhat by extension the many ports up the river all the way up to Chicago. Doing this has cutoff the sediment supply to much of the coast. If and it's a big if they can divert/pump/move by any means sufficient sediment to the coastlines left behind by maintaining the channel for the continued existence of New Orleans and maintaining the continued shipping traffic up the river. I know they are trying and doing the breakwaters to protect the shoreline is doing the lord's work but the scale of not having the sediment replacement from the river channel moving around naturally is a gargantuan task.

Yeesssssss

Saludos🤗

I need to try that boodang stuff.

shhhh nobody tell him

What brand are your ear protection that you use I’ve wanted to try some for years but don’t know a good brand to go with

Why did no one help him get that pfd on correctly?

best way to get the coast back is to fine all the oil company’s that ripped it up in the first place and use that money to fill in there canals and other damage from logging way long ago

eyyyy