Muddy Paws Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

March 14, 2026

Founded in May of 2018 by Cody Bellanger, United States Veteran Service Dogs trains and provides service dogs to veterans free of charge. […]

An avid hunter himself, Tyler Davis of North Pontchartrain Retrievers knows the practical reason for training dogs on multiple marks. […]

We invest a lot of time, money and effort in our four-legged friends, so keeping an eye on them during hunting season is important. […]

If you’re trying to keep a dog at the top of its game, training in the “off season” fills the void. Why not give hunt tests a try? […]

Switching a dog from a mark to a blind can be tough simply because you’re pulling a dog off a mark it can see and onto another it can’t. […]

Hunters Joey Kent and Casey Kimble share their knowledge of training bay dogs and catch dogs to hunt feral hogs. […]

With about 8 months until the early teal season in September, keeping hunting dogs in top shape is a year-round obligation. […]

If you’ve never been, rabbit hunting behind an experienced pack of dogs provides constant action, lots of fun and some great table fare. […]

With roughly nine months off, hunting dogs can get rusty if not worked during the off season. They need to stay physically and mentally fit. […]

Taking our dogs along on a hunting trip is extra work but well worth it if planned properly and worked out with your outfitter. […]

We owe it to our 4-legged friends to keep them safe and healthy. Here are some steps to take to ensure your hunting dog is protected. […]

Training and keeping your hunting dog sharp is a year-round obligation. Join a retriever club to do that and make them better. […]