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Osceola Fever – It’s a Thing
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
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
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
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
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
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
Conservation Creates Opportunity: The Comeback of the Louisiana Black Bear
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
Shaping the Future of Conservation: LSU Students Learn Both Sides of Wildlife Management
By Connor Gilbert Louisiana’s landscape and its natural resources offer an incredible living classroom for students to learn. Between I-10 and the coast, you will find marsh, forested wetlands, and swamps that create a rich and complex ecosystem that fuels … Continue reading
Chandeleur Island: A National Treasure Worth Saving
By Johnny Marquez I can still vividly remember my first trip to Chandeleur. I left Mississippi with my parents and my sister to spend the night at Horn Island with plans to fish the “shallow field” the next day. As … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationSeeing Red!
By Johnny Marquez When the weather turns warm, and we edge into summer, many Gulf Coast anglers start to see red – red snapper, that is. With state recreational seasons opening across the Gulf between April and May, depending on … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, wildlife conservation