Upland bird carry options

[McQuackin]

So made it out last with my dog to hunt chukar finally and managed to run into a couple of covies. I'm running a vest that zips up the front and has a pocket that runs continuously around for holding birds.  Problem is I have my water bladder in the back, next to that I have 2 liters of water for my dog, then by the time I've made it 700 ft up I'm taking off my hoody and stuffing that in the pocket and can barely fit 2 birds up front.  What is the solution, how do you guys carry your birds?

[metlhead]

I wear a similar vest as you. I do not wear the warm gear to start. Yes it is cold gettin outa the rig but 20 minutes you won't notice. Full day hikes have my day pack over the vest. It holds the clothes, water, and food for later.

[ghosthunter]

Put a stringer around you neck. You could buy one or make one out of some cord.



https://www.amazon.com/ACKEIVTO-Game-Carrier-Duck-Drops/dp/B07ZFBPYZL

[EnglishSetter]

I run this style for smaller birds.

https://www.cabelas.com/p/cabelas-dove-belt-with-4most-repel-for-men

You could add it to your current ensemble.

[Goshawk]

I always carried birds on a leather strap with slits off my belt. I wanted them to have good air circulation to help cooling, not stacked up in a pouch staying hot all day.

[brocka]

So made it out last with my dog to hunt chukar finally and managed to run into a couple of covies. I'm running a vest that zips up the front and has a pocket that runs continuously around for holding birds.  Problem is I have my water bladder in the back, next to that I have 2 liters of water for my dog, then by the time I've made it 700 ft up I'm taking off my hoody and stuffing that in the pocket and can barely fit 2 birds up front.  What is the solution, how do you guys carry your birds?

Here is what I use

https://finalrise.com/collections/upland-systems/products/summit-xt-vest-system

[avidnwoutdoorsman]

I like the vest Brocka posted.... the new Kuiu vest is on my Christmas list (hopefully black Friday?). I've been shopping for along time and this vest seams to have what I would want.... and what you are looking for.

https://www.kuiu.com/products/upland-field-vest-blaze-orange?variant=43394203975838

video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHel9DOJHaw