When is it safe to hunt your dog in the marsh?

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Dink

I just let the dead ducks float around and pick them all up when I'm done.....no dog needed

It all depends on the size of the pond. If it is big, you will lose some.
That is wanton waste. The game wardens can write you up if you
don't make an attempt to find them.
Some also will get eaten by Mink and Otter, Coons, Coyotes or the Gator.