Safer or the same -- catching and shooting over a bay?

Good points made by all.I hunt alone most of the time.I have been shooting,rather than leading a catchdog for awhile.It is alot more enjoyable for me to shoot,than to lead a bulldog.I hunt because I love the dog work envolved.For me its also easier to shoot,rather than using a catchdog,and all that goes with that.Being by myself.Very few people are allowed to carry a gun with my dogs on the ground.My dogs are very gun broke,and have learned to wait on the gun.That kinda means they bay sorta loose,until I pull the trigger.They usually pile on after the shot,or roll out with another hog.I use a 44 mag Winchester Trapper.It will drop them where they stand,with a well placed shot.