when hunting these areas that we r describing u need specialized euip. archery: u need a fast fast fast bow...why??? because u need to shoot something that will put a BIG hole n the animal..hence: large muzzy or steelhead that opens to 2in..this will ensure a recovery. secondly...u better know someone with a canoe. if u can do both..recovery will not be a problem...after the shot..listen..if u do not hear alot of splashing...he is down