woodsboy

Yeah, you need a boat and a dog. Unfortunately I do not have a retriever, but a friend of mine does, so I get to go with him occasionally. I am first and foremost a grouse hunter. My dogs are Gordon Setters and not suited for water retrieves. I do sometimes go on the river without a dog, but it's tricky. Beach the boat downstream and if a bird lands in the river ( which they will ), hurry to the boat and try to pick it up in the water.
Good hunting,

Michael