willks84 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 just got some crow deeks any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 just got some crow deeks any tips? Yep keep still and quiet...crows have the best eyes in the diurnal bird world.! I used to use a dried rabbit skin pegged out or a dead pigeon. If you can stake the decoys so that they rock a little in the breeze that helps, or even loft a couple in a tree or branch. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haytime Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I have given up Pigeon shooting, only started a year ago...far too much rape around Crows on the other hand I seem to be a dab hand at..ish :blink: Get you hide spot on, make it look as natural as you can and blend in with your background, branches and twigs are good. I use some netting over the top as sometimes a high fyer will turn up to scan your decoys...and you !!! As FM said, they have spot on eye-sight and one movement and thats it...not normally for long though. I always use a dead rabbit, it never seems to fail, guts out and belly up...it will sometimes attract magpie's as well. Space decoys out about 2 to 3 paces, everyone is different, trial and error really. Never shoot the same field more than once a week, they seem to remember you. I use the Primos crow caller, found it to be really the one for me, each to their own on that topic Only been shooting them for about 3 months and the above works for me, as with everything trial and error. Dead birds can be added to your pattern, a flapper works well on a timer for me, dont point decoys towards your hide. Good luck and god bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurrasicway Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Agree with you on the primos :good: :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 The Primos caller is excellent. I use 18 decoys, spread out, but all facing the wind. I use an electronic flapper with crow/jackdaw attached. This is fitted with an intermittent timer. I also use 4-5 floaters to 'guide' the birds into my kill zone. I have tried a rota for crows, but have found that it attracts jackdaw's better. Make sure that you are out of sight of the crows, and keep still as much as possible. Crows are very clever birds, and will not come into your chosen site, if they are not 100% sure that it's safe. I have made a decoy fox to try with the crows/jackdaws, and have also purchased some fake corn on the cobs, to use as bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I put a couple of full bodied decoys on fence posts to look like sentries. I fix them to the posts using cable ties. For bigger diameter posts I join several together. Slip them over the post and slide the decoy peg in then pull the tie tight. No need to waste the ties after use, once I've pulled them off the post I put the point of a knife into the locking end and ease the catch up and pull it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I put a couple of full bodied decoys on fence posts to look like sentries. I fix them to the posts using cable ties. For bigger diameter posts I join several together. Slip them over the post and slide the decoy peg in then pull the tie tight. No need to waste the ties after use, once I've pulled them off the post I put the point of a knife into the locking end and ease the catch up and pull it open. What shot size do you use 12g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I've used some 28 7.5's with good success , some 32 6's, even had a few closer ones down with black gold 8's get them in the pattern and they will drop, dot need alot of lead unless there going with the wind. Thats through 1/4 and 1/2. By the time they've creased up an hit the floor they are well gone. But keep very still, try get hidden, there eyes are awesome, and jink a mile off if they see you. I have no crow deeks at all, just call them with a primos caller and go from there, soon as you have 1 they will come. If you can try get an owl decoy apparently they work really well, never tried it tho. If you want to roost them, it's near enough dark when they come in, and they are off at first light. They are good fun as if you call right, they come straight back. Edited March 7, 2012 by dan-250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 What shot size do you use 12g? 30g of 6.5 will do nicely, my now prefered cart for all decoying & roost shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 3/4 or full choke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I normally use 1/4 for decoying, pattern brilliantly with the above carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 What shot size do you use 12g? I use 30gm of 5s for crows with 3/8 and 1/2 chokes, I've also used 6s but I prefer the slightly larger shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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