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I had my last hunt for the year last weekend for the season and it was a good one. We luckily got permission to hunt a piece of crp that hadn’t been hunted all year. We started the hunt and hens started jumping everywhere. I was just assuming they would spook the roosters but they didn’t...

Hunted opening weekend. First day moved 9 coveys by 2 pm and killed 5 roosters. Pheasants were hard to find because of milo still in field. Day 2 moved 13 coveys by 3pm and killed 8 roosters. Hunted a mix of WIHA and private ground. My observation was quail about the same as last year. Big...

I had never thought about wearing golf, football, or baseball gloves. Going to do some checking into those to see what I like. Then if they aren't warm enough you could just throw a pair of jersey or rag wool gloves over them and still not have bulky gloves.

I went to the Manzella site that is recommended above. Thanks for the info, I think this is where I might get gloves from. They have upland hunting gloves for $40. Has anyone tried those?

Thanks for the ideas. Going to get this figured out before next year.

I switched to a belt 20 years ago and it really has helped my back. Those long days walking and nothing pulling on your shoulders sure keeps my lower back from hurting. I usually just buy the Redhead belt from Bass Pro $14 or so. Works great for quail. Pheasants I can hold one or two, but...

I have seen the Orvis gloves. Have you personally used them and which do you prefer. Are the unlined warm enough when its 5 degrees out? Are the insulated easy to grab shells and load guns with? I would hate to spend that much and not be happy with them, but I do believe Orvis will take them...

I have hunted with o/u 20g american arms, Remington 1100 12g, and Franchi Affinity 12g and like them all.

Still like the 1100 and also have purchased a Franchi Affinity and have been happy with it.

Buy Franchi Affinity and don't look back. Bought two this year to pheasant and quail hunt with. Son and I took them out of the box and just started shooting. Runs through light game loads for quail and shoots pheasants loads while not killing you. Great gun for the value. From what I have...

I just wear a windbreaker 1/4 zip under it. No specific brand.

What type of gloves does everyone use. I always have trouble finding ones that are not to bulky when its cold. Have a hard time grabbing shells to load gun without taking one off. Usually end up using Jersey type gloves. Is there a good glove that covers warmer type weather to cold temps on...

Thanks for replies, I believe I may try it.

I have never been and am considering going. Is it worth the money (hotel) and what are the things you have to do if you go?

Yes, really sucks when quail get in the way of your pheasant hunting. I really hate wasting my time on them. Lol. I live in MO and I was actually quail hunting today. Went out with an old hunting buddy today and pushed 7 coveys. Man was the cover good, just hunted one place. Have not seen...