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Marshtown PreserveWhat to Bring
Clothing
Some of the fields you can be walking through are not manicured;
they have briars and some wet spots. A sturdy canvas or hunting
trouser is what you want. Your guides will be wearing walking boots,
jeans, flannel and a jacket dependent on the day. Some type of
orange clothing is required during hunting; this may be a hat, vest
or shirt. Temperatures range considerably, so be prepared. A shirt
or sweat shirt combined with a light jacket allows you to adjust
layers as the temperature changes. Shooting glasses are recommended.
They protect your eyes from brush, accidents and, depending on the
color, can at times enable you to pick
up the bird faster. Bring ear plugs or muffs. Bring a quality shears
or scissors if you intend to clean birds--it helps. Also, plastic
bags if you're transporting the birds. We have these in stock, but
always appreciate our hunters bringing their own. We provide a clean
well-lighted spot to clean birds. Below are some check lists that
people have used in the past.
Checklist
Waterproof hunting jacket. Be prepared to dress in Layers.
Temperatures vary from 10 to 75 degrees.
Waterproof hunting boots (Be sure to have them broken in to avoid
blisters).
Waterproof pants and canvas front pants.
Waterproof gloves/shooting gloves.
Protective Eyewear.
Blaze orange shooting shirt/coat/vest and cap.
Gun case.
Gun (12 or 20 gauge, recommended).
Shotgun shells in a small size (number 7 or 8’s are good for quail
while 4,5 and 6’s are good for pheasants).
Camera, batteries and film.
Wool or Leather Gloves.
Heavy coat in cooler months.