other thoughts:
try to hunt with at least one other buddy and his field assistant. Much more fun to hunt with someone else. That will also result in betting games. For instance most doves hit over your next ten shots and also team events you and your assistant vs your buddy and his. The assistants love it and it just makes the day more fun in my opinion.
I don't get caught up in trying to shoot large numbers. I shoot a bit, drink a beer, shoot some more, smoke a cigar, shoot some more. I let my field assistant shoot a box now and then and spend the time saying "behind" when he misses ...payback!
get a shoulder pad and shooting gloves.
don't take your guns. their guns will be as good or better than yours (unless you don't like Beretta Silver pigeons). Plus you don't want the hassle of travelling with firearms and running thousands of rounds through your gun.
hope you get a clear night because the stars are amazing and you can find the southern cross.
What do you boys want for breakfast BBQ ?.....OK Chili.