There are so many Hunting Dog Breeds to choose from that some new hunters might become overwhelmed. Not all dogs are created equal so it’s important to get all of the information you need before heading to a breeder. Our team here at Marsh Mutt has put together a list of five of the most popular… Read more »
A Beginners Guide — How to Hunt Turkeys I can’t tell you how many people ask me how to hunt turkeys successfully, so I figured an article explaining some common tactics would be useful to beginners. Though turkey hunting can be a very strategically difficult task, it does not take a lot of money to… Read more »
“Foggy Memory” of My Favorite Saltwater Fishing Trip This time a year it’s always foggy on the Texas gulf coast. The water is still frigid from all the cold fronts but the air is mildly warmer causing the dense sea fog. I personally like the creepy sea fog most. The damp air brings me back… Read more »
It’s not Easy Duck Hunting in Texas My father taught me to shoot a gun at a very young age, before I had ever gone duck hunting in Texas. I believe this to be the best gun safety. Time after time, we see kids who accidentally shoot themselves or someone else. More times than not,… Read more »
Transitioning From an Outboard to a Gator Tail Mud Motor Hey everyone, I want to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a great season! Just this last year I went from an outboard to a gator tail mud motor. Where I live we hunt timber and don’t have much mud or marsh. I had… Read more »
Mud Motor Talk—Are They For You. Mud Motors were first introduced in the U.S. back in the early 70’s. Growing up, I ran longtails and surface drive mud motors in the swamps near me. I know some places have never even heard of or seen one. Thats why I figured it would be great to have… Read more »
Calling ducks can be a very tricky task, and one of the most over looked aspects is reading the behavior of the birds in front of the caller. Learning how to appropriately read ducks will definitely help you harvest more birds each year, and help you estimate you duck calling abilities. Reading duck behavior is… Read more »
How to Get the Most Out of Your Avery Power Hunter Layout Blind. Your Avery Power Hunter Layout Blind can be your greatest ally when it comes to keeping yourself concealed in the field. If you are new to waterfowl hunting it’s necessary to know how to properly prepare your blind to gain the most success. Having… Read more »
Bill Saunder’s Calls Get a Thumbs Up By Pro Staffer Brad Brown Hello, and Happy New Year Marsh Mutt fans! My name is Brad Brown and I am from Idaho. Out here in the Panhandle (North Idaho) our migration is not what you would call epic. We get a small influx of birds and they… Read more »
HRC Hunt Tests are an excellent way to meet other retriever training enthusiast’s, and to share knowledge with some experienced retriever trainers at the same time. It is also important to note that most local HRC Clubs have “training days” sporadically throughout every year, which gives new retriever trainers the ability to bounce questions off… Read more »
Here are some Retriever Training Tips for your new puppy, because the earlier you start the better off you will be. The first months can definitely help mold your little blank slate, but relax because it should be a ton of fun. Keep in mind that retriever training is marathon race and not a sprint… Read more »
The Upland Gundog Association was founded just a few years ago, but oh man have they found success. This organization is dedicated to testing the true upland hunting abilities of gundogs, and they spent a tremendous amount of time educating the general public on proper training techniques. If you have not seen an event, now… Read more »