The dogs are not used to find the waterfowl, but to retrieve the downed birds after they are shot. It would be smarter to have the dogs so you don’t have to wade out or paddle out to get the birds you have shot. This can blow your cover with other flying birds, which will most likely end your hunt. It is up to you in the end though. The ducks do float, but again, other flying birds are not likely to come in to land in a spot where other birds are floating in unnatural positions.
Tom S says:
Depends on area you hunt in, if there are no reeds. cattails, etc., you will do okay.
camden says:
No you dont need a dog to hunt waterfowl. most public in fact dont use them. The bennefits of having a trained dog though is finding more of your downed birds. i take place to have a golden retriever that i hunt with. yes ducks and geese float
Carlo C says:
yes, except you don’t mind getting wet to retrive your catch
bound says:
Leap’s hubby here:
It is advisable to have a dog to retrieve your downed birds. Really, there’s nothing like hunting with a dog.
But, I would not recommend hunting from a kayak. Kayaks are inherently unstable. You could roll the kayak while taking your shot. Also, I would not consider ever taking a dog out in a kayak or a canoe. Restrict your hunting to a row boat… it is much safer.
Excellent luck… Labbies forever!
Ahmed says:
It is really more fun and safer to hunt duck and geese in the field. You do not necessary need a dog in this case.
tackelberry88 says:
Get a dog. By the time you retreive your own there maybe more on there way and you can’t do anything about it b/c you have geese in your hand lol. And a kayak is VERY unstable. Invest in a boat. Have fun and excellent hunting.
uncle billy says:
no you don’t need a dog, I hunted ducks for years out of a small green fishing boat, a few times me & the oldman even jump shot them on beaver dams, sometimes you have to get wet though.
simpletoolpusherman says:
Depends upon how bone idle you are and if you don’t mind getting wet and cold. A dog is excellent to have if he is trained properly and is worked with regularly on retrieving, but a dog is not required if you don’t mind retrieving yourself.
dukalink6000 says:
But could you get to them easily and promptly?
chef_q_c says:
eyes to hunt, gun to shoot, dog to retreive
prcla2000 says:
The dogs are not used to find the waterfowl, but to retrieve the downed birds after they are shot. It would be smarter to have the dogs so you don’t have to wade out or paddle out to get the birds you have shot. This can blow your cover with other flying birds, which will most likely end your hunt. It is up to you in the end though. The ducks do float, but again, other flying birds are not likely to come in to land in a spot where other birds are floating in unnatural positions.
Tom S says:
Depends on area you hunt in, if there are no reeds. cattails, etc., you will do okay.
camden says:
No you dont need a dog to hunt waterfowl. most public in fact dont use them. The bennefits of having a trained dog though is finding more of your downed birds. i take place to have a golden retriever that i hunt with. yes ducks and geese float
Carlo C says:
yes, except you don’t mind getting wet to retrive your catch
bound says:
Leap’s hubby here:
It is advisable to have a dog to retrieve your downed birds. Really, there’s nothing like hunting with a dog.
But, I would not recommend hunting from a kayak. Kayaks are inherently unstable. You could roll the kayak while taking your shot. Also, I would not consider ever taking a dog out in a kayak or a canoe. Restrict your hunting to a row boat… it is much safer.
Excellent luck… Labbies forever!
Ahmed says:
It is really more fun and safer to hunt duck and geese in the field. You do not necessary need a dog in this case.
tackelberry88 says:
Get a dog. By the time you retreive your own there maybe more on there way and you can’t do anything about it b/c you have geese in your hand lol. And a kayak is VERY unstable. Invest in a boat. Have fun and excellent hunting.
uncle billy says:
no you don’t need a dog, I hunted ducks for years out of a small green fishing boat, a few times me & the oldman even jump shot them on beaver dams, sometimes you have to get wet though.
simpletoolpusherman says:
Depends upon how bone idle you are and if you don’t mind getting wet and cold. A dog is excellent to have if he is trained properly and is worked with regularly on retrieving, but a dog is not required if you don’t mind retrieving yourself.