Spewy Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ok Day 2 at crow shooting Tried a few things I have decoys I even had a dead lamb I've had 4 crows and two pigeons There are 1000s crows on the farm I was at one point thinking they were scared of my fud decoys I have 6 put in a large U shape Strange I see them coming then they veer off I'm back up tomorow I watched the flight line so set up next to woods put decoys out couple shots but again veering off 100m before decoys. Seriously annoying as there's loads of them Any tips please Stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 They maybe seeing you in the hide. They surely will be wary if you have had two attempts at them. They are not stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny.c Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Set up in the dark and make sure you have no skin on show. Best thing when they just turn away stay down and see if they still turn if so change decoys try a crow call just to give them that extra push if still Turning. Leave you things wher they are and watch which way they turn and get deep in the next hedge get the wind coming in your face so it gives you a little more time before they turn and forget the u shape put them all together. Change things around don't think ow they won't even think about coming into my decoys!!!!! That's wher I have had the best days good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 If they are veering off they are probably seeing you move in the hide. Double net with dark back ground. Sit still, look with your eyes not your head. Wear a hat. Dont move until ready to shoot. Consider half a roof if the birds are coming in high. I like the deeks in a natural spread say 2m min apart each and looking in different direction (none to the hide) and I put mine in two groups with a killing zone in the middle. If you can make them look into the sun rather than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) As suggested if the birds are veering off they are seeing something they don't like.make sure your hide has a good background to prevent a silhouette. I will soon be trying to shoot corvids on the annual silage making. It is certainly not easy, and respect to those who shoot them regularly. As oowee says don't move until the crows are well within range and for me i find keeping your head and face covered and if possible double the amonut of decoys you use and add dead birds to the pattern. More decoys gives more confidence to the corvids in my very limited experience. Edited May 18, 2016 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ok Day 2 at crow shooting Tried a few things I have decoys I even had a dead lamb I've had 4 crows and two pigeons There are 1000s crows on the farm I was at one point thinking they were scared of my fud decoys I have 6 put in a large U shape Strange I see them coming then they veer off I'm back up tomorow I watched the flight line so set up next to woods put decoys out couple shots but again veering off 100m before decoys. Seriously annoying as there's loads of them Any tips please Stewart Where are you based ? I'm on my phone so I can't see. If your near me I could get you all set up and leave you to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Stevo Kirkcudbright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm going to build a pukka hide tomorow maybe 2 and the farmer is planting turnips soon so I'll get a hide built on the edge of that field aswell Sure it will come good with practice Maybe me and my sons movement is the problem I'll relax and full camo face net and gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny.c Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm going to build a pukka hide tomorow maybe 2 and the farmer is planting turnips soon so I'll get a hide built on the edge of that field aswell Sure it will come good with practice Maybe me and my sons movement is the problem I'll relax and full camo face net and gloves From what you have said its defo movement 110% I tell my 9 year old when to get up and shoot other wise keep your head down guide him by saying coming in at 9,10,11,12,1,2,3 o'clock so he knows when it's time to get up and shoot he is not thinking wher is this crow DAD??? Works a treat for my son. But who can help themselves I have to calm myself down sometimes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny.c Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) These are my callers the green one is the best end of story the small black one is to high pitched Can't upload pic ?? Edited May 18, 2016 by Jonny.c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sounds about right Johnny There is one It's coming Get ready It's turned Going up today Definitely seing us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sounds about right Johnny There is one It's coming Get ready It's turned Going up today Definitely seing us Shame your not a bit closer. I would have gladly come and give you an hour showing you what I do. Keep at matey it will all come right in the end. Agh stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 If there are that many, I suspect they are Rooks. Try slices of white bread instead of decoys, but keep out of sight, wear gloves and face net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Wow My friend shoots shotguns professionally and said he would send me stuff to get me started 2 gulli suits 2 hats 2 gun slips Crow caller 12 pigeon decoys Be rude not toooo Off to the farm for the day Bloody rain just started but don't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm supposed to be out this evening for a couple of hours on some fresh maize drillings. Depends how much it's raining. It's supposed to have blown over by 5pm - I hope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Quick hour Managed a few good shots They were coming into decoys no veering of even turning on top of pattern about to land Good hide Gulli suit Face vails Gloves Schoolboy error now feel great Going back out now the rain has stopped👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spewy Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Good luck marmite Certainly learnt a lot today Covering up and a good hide helped me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 hi mate when the farmer plants the turnips if you can leave them for a few days to build the numbers up the more decoys you have out the better also if you put your hide up the night before you should know which way the wind direction will be so you can have the wind at your back which always makes your shooting easier and believe it or not I never wear gloves or a faceveil movement is what they detect If you are still struggleing I will be up at clachan farm just down the road from you in September so could try and help you a bit more atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny.c Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Glad to hear it worked out for you today buddy top job ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Nicely done mate. Good luck with the Owl decoy trick and let us know how it goes as the general feeling is that it is a waste of time (same applies for raptor decoys). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 WELL THAT WAS A WAST OF TIME CROWS DID NOT TAKE ANY NOTICE OF OWL ENDED UP WITH 2 CROWS I've tried a large (European) owl decoy and also a small one. Both were useless. I have also used a fox skin that I tanned, and fitted it to a wire frame so that it would stand up. I placed this in a field with a dead Crow and some feathers scattered around the 'fox' and had some success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 hello, them there crows are canny creatures just made a few DIY ones but i expect they will know and fly off in a different direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Made loads diy decoys crow silosocks, 2d crows and crow rags adds a bit of movement, but birds always know there fake and don't come near me, now I use 12 flock coated shells on diy springs for maximum movement along with a crow caller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 WELL THAT WAS A WAST OF TIME CROWS DID NOT TAKE ANY NOTICE OF OWL ENDED UP WITH 2 CROWS Sorry that it didnt work bud, but thanks for letting us know. There have been comments about crows mobbing foxes as well. I can confirm that a fox decoy is also a waste of time. I stuck one out with my decoys last year (a recently departed fox thanks to the .243) and there was no interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I've tried it all, owls, fox decoy, slit open rabbitt with decoy on it, i recently used 3 magpies sat in a small triangle with a dead crow in the middle with feathers scattered about to make it look legit, shot 17 then it went dead but birds were definitely coming in crowing on arrival going mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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