If it's legal for your waters, and I suppose if the water is big enough, hook up a motor. A three or four mph putt putt will really expand the options if you allow just a half hour extra time. Just have a plan if it konks out or some weather rolls in.
One of those hang over the edge hook setups is good for a small boat. Even if it's just a two or three wrung ladder, as soon as the dog feels a paw on it, he will settle down and try to boost himself up. Have options, the back of the boat could end up tucked in some marsh grass. I do wish you great fun out in the field, if boat hunting is relatively new, keep it as easy and simple as possible, so it doesn't become a pain after newness wears off.
edit to add, Geo's way is also much easier for you to get in and out of, as long as you don't get water over the top of the waders.
Last edited by craigd; 07/27/20 03:34 PM.
