Zetter Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi All One of permissions is a bit of a wash out for the pigeons at the moment as there is a distinct lack of any strong flight lines over the areas I can shoot. However there are hell of a lot of crows all over the shop. Now the farmer wants them gone and I have never decoyed crows before with a shotgun so I am throwing my arms out to the PW massive for some advice on the best ways to go and what I need kit wise on top of my usual pigeon bashing gear. I have spotted a couple of likely decoying sites near some popular sitty trees on the edge of a wood but this is new ground to me Cheers in advance Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Couple of deeks out you b grand, works 4 me Edited September 22, 2014 by strangford wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 First things first, make sure you're VERY well hidden is the best tip I'd give. Buy a handful of full body crow decoys and that will get you going, put out the dead birds as you shoot them like you do when you're decoying pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 if money is an issue try making some rag decoys. I have used them many times and they do work. as said previously once you have shot a few put them in the pattern too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUoeFHvsNpI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 A good wind is better than a still day for decoying crows, and a roof on your hide would be a benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I use six crow FUD's + 1 full bodied decoy (adding dead birds to the pattern) + primus crow caller ( You tube has plenty crow calling "lessons" many not too good but it gives you some ideas). The FUD colours seemed somewhat blue to me so I sprayed all decoys with car bar matt black. When I have shot a crow I lie one face down, beak in the ground and wings fully spread out as wide as possible. Seems to increase their curiosity and works for me. A good hide is essential as crows are far more wily than pigeons. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 A hide with a roof on it. They see the very slightest movement so dont move a muscle untill in rang or they will be gone in a flash. I've shot hundreds of rooks, crows and jackdaws and tried many ways to decoy them. As others have said a few full boddied decoys set out into the wind. A crow caller helps but is not essential. I use half choke with 32g 5s which knock them down well. one tip would be, don't leave any dead ones out upside down as it will scare off most of any birds comming in. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Cheers for the advice everyone I now know what extra kit to get I will keep the decoys low to 6x full bodied and invest in some steath camo netting off A1 as well to boost my hide camo. I do have a leaf suit and face mask so I guess its a good idea to wear these in the hide as well? Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/169407-homemade-crow-socks/?hl=%2Bcrow+%2Bsocks Leave the shop bought decoys,and make some of these up ive had much more success with these over shop bought and they add movement to the pattern BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Oooh spiffy BB I will be off down the DIY shop this weekend I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollerman Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Used my pecking crow decoy on stubble with great success recently. The movement of the bird plus a couple of static decoys made the various corvids throw caution to the wind.Best bit of decoying kit I have ever bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) A good wind is better than a still day for decoying crows, and a roof on your hide would be a benefit. ++1 both of the above points will serve you well , when im crow shooting I always have a roof over the top ......... always Edited September 23, 2014 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 don't jump up like a jack in the box keep it smooth let them come in 32g 6's should do the trick. .....kenbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulc Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I just put old black socks over my pigeon decoys, with a bit of cotton wrapped around a small pinch of sock to make a vague beak shape. Works enough to get the first few interested, then add real ones in. Edited September 24, 2014 by cpaulc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Someone's mentioned it already but the primus crow caller is really good. Was out on Wednesday and after about an hour there wasn't much about, I used the caller and didn't even have time to put it down before the first one came over. They just kept coming after that. Definetly worth the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.