Cryptic crossword clue
Caught gamebird leaving quiet region where slugs collected? 9,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 4 letter word CARTRIDGE BELT

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The straight part
We know that "where slugs collected?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where slugs collected? = cartridge belt.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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