lewis2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hi all off out with the hmr today in hope to get some crows on the ground, its around 1 degrees here in wales bitter cold lol so was thinking whats the best way to get em to land? Tried the owl decoy in the past but they just try to attack it and not alot of good trees to get em to land only forestry which i am aware wouldnt be a safe shot as the forestry is thick brushed. I was thinkin some sort of food on a nice back stop banking? Havent got a dead rabbit before anyone suggests that lol itll have to be normal household food. I have the fox pro caller but wen i use that they come in but wont land and i Am fully concealed Thanks all Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1;Try putting a few eggs out, maybe break a couple. If they fly off with your eggs, session over. :sad1: 2;Look out for roadkill on the way to your permission and peg it out 3;Try to pre bait with cheap tinned dog food maybe? dont forget the can opener! 4; 17hmr should allow you to shoot 100yrds+ which will help, you need to be well hidden and avoid movement. 5;Use a crow call to bring them close enough to see the bait. Keep us posted, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Dead rabbit, belly up with innards spilled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Dead rabbit, belly up with innards spilled out. as he says, remember crows have incredible vision if you aint super well hidden they will spot you and avoid. 100yds is a close range shot at a crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 remember crows have incredible vision if you aint super well hidden they will spot you and avoid. 100yds is a close range shot at a crow And when you've got yourself well hidden, keep still, very still!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 If you bait, get the gun set up on a rest or tripod, aimed and zeroed at the target. You need to be very well concealed in the hide. The eyesight of corvids is excellent. Stay very still and you should shoot a few birds. If you pre-bait the spot for a few days prior to shooting, so they get comfortable coming in to the bait then you will have a better chance of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Wait till the snow comes if there is plenty crows in the area,clear some snow and chuck a bag of wheat down. As long as you are well hidden then they will land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Stalk them with a 4x4. Exceptional eyesight means that you have to wait for shots of opportunity. Shoot one on an upturned rabbit yes but never two. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Don't use an electronic caller to attract birds, as this is illegal. Use a Primos Power crow caller instead. Also, if you are using a dead rabbit, place marbles in the eye sockets. This is the first thing the birds will go for, and seeing the shine from the marbles will attract then quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Shoot one on an upturned rabbit yes but never two. I don't agree with that, I've had many an outing with multiple corvids from an upturned rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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