I've hunted Gambel's quail around Tucson, in long pants. Didn't get "thorned" or "cactused". And, there was plenty of it about. I just was careful. It was mostly too cool for shorts, for me anyway. Even if it had been warm enough I wouldn't have tried it.

I wasn't walking hiking trails like my son does out there. I was beating the brush trying to make those dang quail quit running and fly!

May God bless America and those who defend her.