Doug Larsen

May 10, 2023 | ducks.org | Doug Larsen

By Doug LarsenIllustration by John DenneyIn a discussion of dogs used for waterfowl hunting, we should begin with the basics. To bring ducks to hand, hunters will often employ the services of a retriever. This specially trained dog will run or swim to the downed game, locate it, and return, carrying a duck or goose in his mouth. It seems quite simple really, but duck hunters don’t like anything to be simple.