DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Used my new prismo crow caller. ( Christmas pressie ) Never used one b4. Well my god what a great bit of kit. Only a few crows in the area but it drew them in a treat. I was amazed at the crows calling back to me. We nailed 2 and missed a couple. Can't wait to use it again. As a newbee with this bit of kit. Any tips would be appreciated ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Practice practice practice.Best results take time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have had mixed results,I can make the crow noise after practice but what calls do you do? As in long blows short blows etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 It would be helpful to clarify whether the use of callers to shoot crows is legal. I have been given to understand that it is not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 It would be helpful to clarify whether the use of callers to shoot crows is legal. I have been given to understand that it is not ? I might be wrong but i think its electronic calls are illegal for crow, i don't know how legal a fox pro is though even though they are advertised as the mutts nuts, maybe for photographic purposes, cough ,cough, Some one with more time than i have will be along in a mo, with the legislation bit, atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 That is as I, too understand it Flynny, which is why its best to explain that you call them just for 'photographs'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Electronic callers ARE illegal when used to call in birds to shoot. Hand held ones are not. I have used the Primos one for many years, and have recommended it on PW numerous times, and even took an order (from America) for PW members. I can call in Rooks, Crows, Jackdaw's and even Seagulls (not to shoot though) using mine. As mentioned, practice all the time, and don't give up. When blowing the caller, try and make a 'grrrrr' sound. This gives the raspy sound that Crows react to. Also, the harder you bite on the tube, the higher the pitch of the sound. This is excellent when calling in Jackdaw's. Listen to how the birds call, and try and mimic the sound. The Primos, in my opinion, is the best on the market, and will do everything, and more, than the other European one that's sold for almost 3.5 times the cost of a Primos caller. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Good to hear this, got one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for your comments chaps. I was using two calls. Two short followed by a longer blow.? ( I've got food ) ? Five short. ( copying the birds in the area) ? ( don't know ) ? I was gripping the caller tight between my teeth. As you mention. Steve B Practice practice. Like you say. Superspark If anyone knows the calls and what they mean in crow language. Or the ones that work well. Please post them up for all of us. DP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for your comments chaps. I was using two calls. Two short followed by a longer blow.? ( I've got food ) ? Five short. ( copying the birds in the area) ? ( don't know ) ? I was gripping the caller tight between my teeth. As you mention. Steve B Practice practice. Like you say. Superspark If anyone knows the calls and what they mean in crow language. Or the ones that work well. Please post them up for all of us. DP If you don't bite the rubber tube, and blow into the caller gently, without the 'grrrr' bit, you should have a good low call that's used first thing in the morning, when Crow's are calling other birds. As I mentioned before, just listen to the sounds they make, and replicate them. You'll soon know if you are making the wrong one (like a distress sound) when they all ****** off. The Primos is excellent for calling jackdaw's, and I have shot many 100's of them. Again, just listen to the Jackdaw's when they call, and copy the sounds. Jackdaw's, in my opinion, are very easy to call in, and even when they are shot at, go around in a circle and come back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I've just purchased one of these, they do look very effective when used properly. Got mine for £12.95 delivered from the states from the auction site as I couldn't see how a bushwear could justify £6 postage for a single call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I've just purchased one of these, they do look very effective when used properly. Got mine for £12.95 delivered from the states from the auction site as I couldn't see how a bushwear could justify £6 postage for a single call! Mine just arrived today from the states, Outfitter Country was the name of the company, delivery is about 2 weeks. The call itself is already way better than the acme one I have, can't wait to get out with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think that's where I've bought mine from. Can't wait to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 After a day out with me, my mate goes to sleep at night hearing crows calling due to me practicing with the Primos all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 After a day out with me, my mate goes to sleep at night hearing crows calling due to me practicing with the Primos all day. Ha ha ha very good. When I started using mine on Sunday my young cocker pup went mad. But after a bit he just ignored me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I also bought one direct from the states to, some months ago. As already stated, It does take a bit of practice to get it right, but I'm well chuffed with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Any digital created recording or actual recording can only be used to call birds in for viewing or photographs only. Any reproduced sounds via a hand held device which requires you to physical blow is allowed to be used for the purpose of shooting them is permitted as long as you do so with in the terms of the general licence you are using. Remember, all birds are protected under law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymax123 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 after reading all of this you guys have really sold primos calls -> just placed the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I should have shares in the Primos company, due to the 100's of times I have recommended their Crow caller, which has increased their sales figures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloc Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mine just arrived from the states ! Will be giving it a go today. Cheers J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Was out with mine last night and can't believe how well they respond to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash72 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 It's the only one in the States my friends use although they can use electronic ones when hunting, which do an awesome job and much easier to use :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) How long so they take to arrive from the states ? I brought one off fleabay last Sunday..... I'm looking forward to giving it a go! Edited January 25, 2014 by pegasus bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 How long so they take to arrive from the states ? I brought one off fleabay last Sunday..... I'm looking forward to giving it a go! Took mine 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerSim Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 If you don't bite the rubber tube, and blow into the caller gently, without the 'grrrr' bit, you should have a good low call that's used first thing in the morning, when Crow's are calling other birds. As I mentioned before, just listen to the sounds they make, and replicate them. You'll soon know if you are making the wrong one (like a distress sound) when they all ****** off. The Primos is excellent for calling jackdaw's, and I have shot many 100's of them. Again, just listen to the Jackdaw's when they call, and copy the sounds. Jackdaw's, in my opinion, are very easy to call in, and even when they are shot at, go around in a circle and come back in. This call I have mastered ! - the others... must try harder ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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