Over the past six years, Jean-Paul Bourgeois and a handful of buddies deepened their friendships at a small duck camp near the Gulf of Mexico in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. What the camp lacked in amenities, it more than made up for with opportunities for good hunting, great stories, and lasting memories. To help memorialize that time, Jean-Paul launched Duck Camp Dinners, a digital video series about their experiences at the camp.

The show’s first seasons focused on duck hunting, along with some inshore fishing and freshwater juglining, but in season three, the scope expands farther into the Sportsman’s Paradise. “In season three, we’re going to have rabbit hunting, squirrel hunting, duck hunting, goose hunting, probably red fishing, deer hunting, hog hunting,” says Jean-Paul. “We’re going all over the state, including the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, upriver, and then Shreveport, along with parts of the Atchafalaya Basin like Marksville and all that area.”

Throughout the series, Jean-Paul focuses not just on the sport and entertainment of it all, but on showcasing an authentic Louisiana experience.

Season three starts streaming on Waypoint TV in July 2024 in partnership with Explore Louisiana. Catch up on previous seasons here on your computer, smartphone, or smart TV.

Originally from Thibodaux, Louisiana, Jean-Paul Bourgeois’ passion for food traces back to cherished childhood moments, including family meals and festive gatherings. Raised with the ethos of making a “happy plate” to avoid food waste, he now resides in Texas, where he explores and contributes to the vibrant food culture. Beginning his culinary journey in a South Louisiana seafood shack, he has since worked across the U.S., integrating influences from France, California, Atlanta, St. Thomas USVI, and New York into his southern-rooted culinary expertise. Beyond the kitchen, his outdoor pursuits, fueled by a profound connection to nature, offer a refreshing balance to city life. Whether daydreaming about hunting or relishing post-duck hunt meals, he emphasizes the satisfaction of knowing the origin of every dish, a sentiment woven into his culinary creations.