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If you decide to get one I'd strongly suggest learning how the boat handles earlier in the year when the water is warm. Now the water is dangerously cold.
Just my 2c.
If your wanting to hunt out of a yak in the fall, I would make [stability a priority. While most yaks are very stable, in fact more stable than canoe's. Not all yaks are created equal. As with anything there are trade offs. Gain a little here, sacrifice a little there. And the only real difference or way around it, is budget. The more your willing to spend, the more you gain be it stability, cargo capacity, this or that. But that to is a trade of. You trade more money, for more X. One example of this only.
Do you want to have to drop your paddle to grab your gun, or put your gun down to control the yaks orientation and movement? Well you can spend more for a peddle yak, so that your hands free.
Not sure I personally would opt for a 10 foot for fall hunting.
The longer the yak, the better it tracks. The longer the yak the more stable it is. Shorter yaks though are more maneuverable. Thats the trade off there.
Colours.
Think long and hard about this. The reason many yaks are bright colours is because all yaks have a low profile. The more it contrast with the water the more it stands it out. Good for your safety, not so good if duck hunting.
I own a Hobie PA.
It is the most stable yak out there. It has tons of cargo capacity so much, loading it for WFing would be easy ( two large duffle bags filled with Dekes on the back deck is more than doable, could probably put 3 bags without blinking) and more going for it. It weighs 110 pounds empty, cost a ton, and more.
There is no "perfect" personal watercraft. What there is, is Pro's and Cons with each. And what's right for you, well only you can really say.
