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Osceola Fever – It’s a Thing
Posted 04/16/2026
By Johnny Marquez Most of us are familiar with the term “spring fever” – an infectious condition that comes after a long winter when that first hint of warmer weather hits and makes it nearly impossible to think about anything … Continue reading
That First Tug: What Keeps Kids Hooked on the Outdoors
Posted 04/14/2026
By Connor Gilbert It’s an early spring morning by the pond or in a boat, casting a line and watching the bobber, waiting for it to slip beneath the surface. At that moment, for a young kid, time stands still, … Continue reading
16 Years After the BP Disaster: Successes on Louisiana’s Coast and Beyond
Posted 04/13/2026
By Julia-Claire Oubre It’s been 16 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf, claiming 11 lives and severely impacting our coastline, wildlife, and fisheries. Much of the conversation about the impacts of the oil spill focuses … Continue reading
From the Marsh to the Capitol: Talking Coastal Restoration in Baton Rouge
Posted 04/10/2026
By Connor Gilbert Last week, Vanishing Paradise joined partners from across Louisiana at Coastal Day at the Capitol, bringing together hunters, anglers, and community members to engage directly with lawmakers about the future of our coast. With more than 15 … Continue reading
Coastal Day 2026
Posted 03/23/2026
Vanishing Paradise will join other coastal stakeholders in Baton Rouge during the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature for Coastal Day to celebrate successes and call attention to the needs of Louisiana’s sports and outdoors enthusiasts. Schedule: 12:00 – 4:00p.m. … Continue reading
Celebrating 25 years of Progress Restoring America’s Everglades
Posted 02/09/2026
By Johnny Marquez The Everglades offer unique habitats and outdoor opportunities that often cannot be found anywhere else. From hunting for Osceola turkeys to pursuing world-class bass fishing in Lake Okeechobee to battling with tarpon and snook in Florida Bay, … Continue reading
Our Comment on Louisiana’s Menhaden Buffer Zone Proposal
Posted 02/05/2026
By Johnny Marquez and Connor Gilbert Dear LWF Commissioners and LDWF Secretary Bosworth: Vanishing Paradise respectfully submits the following comments on the proposed Notice of Intent (NOI) to amend LAC 76: VII.307 regarding the existing half‑mile commercial menhaden buffer zone. … Continue reading
Conservation Creates Opportunity: The Comeback of the Louisiana Black Bear
Posted 02/04/2026
By Connor Gilbert It’s not a species most would picture when they think of Louisiana’s “Sportsman’s Paradise,” but the rebound of Louisiana black bear numbers in recent years has ushered in a conservation win – and the opportunity for a … Continue reading
The MRGO Impacted a Million Acres of Wildlife Habitat. What’s Next?
Posted 11/19/2025
By Julia-Claire Oubre If you live, hunt or fish in coastal Louisiana or Mississippi, you’ve probably heard of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, or MRGO (pronounced ‘Mister Go’). The once-thought economically valuable shipping channel has impacted over one million acres … Continue reading
Marsh Madness: Dauphin Island Fishing and Restoration
Posted 11/17/2025
By Lew Carpenter From the time that I began fishing in the Gulf, the impact of receding wetlands on the ecosystem was apparent. It’s been 25 years since that time, and oil spills, politics, climate change and infrastructure development have … Continue reading
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