Open until in position to shoot is the rule many places including preserve were I do most of my dog training all target clubs I know of and a couple of Quail Plantations were I have been a guest.
Boats
You have to do what you feel is right, Boats, but I would not hunt in a place that told me I had to walk in the brush and behind dogs with my doublegun open. When I shoot sporting, or five stand, or wobble trap, or any clay bird games I stand there with my O/U open, as you must. When I get back in my cart I close the action and stow the gun in a ScabbardTech holder. But, there is a big difference between that and walking around in vines, briars, slippery mud and who knows what else with an open gun, IMO.
Best, SRH
