Ten Years of Duck Hunting Comes to an End: Blue the Retriever

At Home with Phil Robertson · Oct 10, 2026 · 7m

After ten years of duck hunting and an estimated 8,000 ducks retrieved, it's time for Blue to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Phil Robertson looks back on the remarkable instincts, relentless determination, and less-than-perfect manners that made Blue one unforgettable hunting partner. From retrieving multiple ducks at once to knowing exactly which birds needed chasing first, Blue earned an A+ in the field—even if his manners earned him a D. Now, as Blue heads to Colorado for his retirement, Phil says farewell to a legendary retriever and reflects on a decade of memories in the duck blind…