I know it’s to late now but did you get any quail? If not let me know I’ll give you some pointers for next time you come out. Quail hunting has been difficult this year.
Unit 9? I just shot my first bull in 9 doing the same as you described. I’m now an Az resident but grew up in Vermont still hunting whitetails. A lot of hiking with the wind to my face paid off. I got a 6x7