What I wear
Upland cap
Sun, brush and camera-friendly fit
Lightweight upland cap I use on every hunt. It keeps the bill stiff enough for cameras and stays comfortable all day.
Buy on AmazonMy daily field setup
The gear I actually use when I hunt with my dog
This page is not a catalog. It is a short list of the clothes, cameras, dog rewards and shotgun setup I rely on in real upland hunts. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.
I share this because it might save you time and bad purchases, especially if you are just starting upland hunting with a dog.
What I wear in the field
These are the main pieces I wear on a normal day of upland hunting. They are not perfect, but they have survived real seasons, long walks and bad weather.
What I wear
Upland vest
Game bag and shell storage
Simple upland vest with enough room for shells and birds. I do not use the turkey seat, but the pockets and back game bag are perfect.
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What I wear
Hunting shirt
Base layer for mixed weather
This is the shirt I wear most days. It breathes well when walking hard and dries fast between hunts.
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What I wear
Hunting socks
Comfort for long walks
Thick enough to protect your feet, thin enough to avoid overheating. I use these socks with my upland boots on every long day.
Buy on AmazonMy camera setup
To show real hunts and dog work, I combine a primary camera, a secondary angle and a point of view camera. This is the exact setup I use in the field.
Main camera
Primary camera
Main hunt footage
This is the primary camera I use to capture the hunt. It handles low light at golden hour and gives me reliable footage in the field.
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Secondary angle
Secondary camera
Alternative angle and backup
My secondary camera when I want a second angle or a safer position from brush, dust and weather.
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POV
POV camera (Ray-Ban Meta)
Point of view shots
I use Ray-Ban Meta for true point of view shots. You see what I see when the dog locks up and birds flush.
Buy on AmazonDog rewards I use after training
These toys are not magic, but they have worked consistently for my dogs as rewards and as a way to help them settle after work.
Dog reward
Kong reward toy
Calm chewing after work
I use this classic Kong as a reward and to help the dog settle after training. It is not a bird toy, it is a pressure release.
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Training dummy
Dummy birds
Fetch and carry work
These dummy birds help with carry, delivery and soft mouth. I do not use them as real bird replacements, only to shape delivery.
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Chew toy
Durable bone
Chew outlet
I keep this bone as a controlled chewing outlet. It protects furniture and keeps young dogs busy on non training days.
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I am sharing this part for transparency. Always follow local laws and your own safety standards around firearms and ammunition.
Shotgun
Benelli 828U (black)
Shotgun I actually hunt with
My main upland shotgun. Light enough for long days, reliable, and balanced for quick, instinctive shots over pointing dogs.
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Shells
Remington 12 GA #7
Standard upland load
12 gauge number 7 shells I use most often. They pattern well for the distances and bird species I usually hunt.
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