Hendrix's rifle Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Afternoon all, after some advice on decoying crows. Yesterday had a bit of success, put some dead crows out about 30 yards from where I was sat. Had 4 out in a square of about 1.5yards by 1.5yards. Now whilst this was drawing them in I can only feel there are more effective ways of doing it to bring more in judging by there reactions. Should be making a bigger pattern? Or have the birds closer together? I ended up with 17 I think for 25 shots using a full choked Webley and Scott single barrel that didn't fit so I thought I did quite well pointers? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 A flapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Afternoon all, after some advice on decoying crows. Yesterday had a bit of success, put some dead crows out about 30 yards from where I was sat. Had 4 out in a square of about 1.5yards by 1.5yards. Now whilst this was drawing them in I can only feel there are more effective ways of doing it to bring more in judging by there reactions. Should be making a bigger pattern? Or have the birds closer together? I ended up with 17 I think for 25 shots using a full choked Webley and Scott single barrel that didn't fit so I thought I did quite well pointers? Thanks I should be happy with that result, well done :good: edited to say if I had got that amount I would have gone home happy as Larry Edited June 4, 2017 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 That's a good result if they are about in numbers you would have shot a lot more you did well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 You don't mention how long you were shooting, but it doesn't seem as though you were doing much wrong with that result. I usually have 4-6ft between my crow decoys and find dead birds work the best, I always have 12 in my freezer for decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 hello, still good shooting but i would try the deeks a bit further out for a full choke single, a crow call might help to, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 You don't mention how long you were shooting, but it doesn't seem as though you were doing much wrong with that result. I usually have 4-6ft between my crow decoys and find dead birds work the best, I always have 12 in my freezer for decoys. Sat around decoying probably a couple of hours? Walked around for maybe an hour though so 3 hours total hello, still good shooting but i would try the deeks a bit further out for a full choke single, a crow call might help to, Forgot about calls, Thanks! Reason they were close is because I don't shoot shotguns, plain and simple. Punching paper at 500 with a rifle I'm quite happy but shotguns are a completely different ball game That's a good result if they are about in numbers you would have shot a lot more you did well. Could have shot more but tried restricting myself to around 40 yards to ensure if I clipped it I'd kill it I should be happy with that result, well done :good: edited to say if I had got that amount I would have gone home happy as Larry Thanks, I was happy but wondered if there's a way I can draw more in. There in massive numbers and I was drawing the odd few in with the majority carrying on A flapper Not got money for that! on a budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Couple of bouncers, makes it look like others are committed to landing. If you can get a full body decoy onto a fence post acting like a century that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Made my own flapper using an old window winder motor from a Discovery. Cheap as chips but pulls them close enough adding a crow caller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 hello, i use 6 shells 2 FBs and a £10 crow wing spinner, my semi is half choke and O/U is 3/4 full choke using 28g 7.5 shot out to 40 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnut Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I would be very happy with that bag of corvids, especially using a single, I usually place several full bodied decoys out between 30/35 metres, recently purchased a dozen FUD crow decoys, I put these out has well, I'me not sure if the crows are fooled by these, but they go out anyway, usually positioned around a furry squirrel like toy, £1.95 from the local B&M store. Good concealment is a must, you can't overdo it, Has for crow calls, never had much success. but you can bet, if you pour yourself a drink, or go for a pee, some thing will come over, at that very moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I made these: https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/357843-correx-crow-decoys/ which work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Good shooting mate , calling works well for me. Edited June 7, 2017 by FOXHUNTER1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Good shooting mate , calling works well for me. What do you shout...wye ayee crows I do agree with Mark though, I find the primos power crow caller works well once you figure out how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Shot these today , kit included 6 shells , 9 full body 2 ff5's and a caller . Choice of ammo was pigeon extreme 32gr5's .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 What do you shout...wye ayee crows I do agree with Mark though, I find the primos power crow caller works well once you figure out how to use it. As above. I have used the caller for the past 10-12 years and have had great success with it. But it does take practice to use it correctly. I've called in Crows, Rooks, Jackdaws and even a Seagull. (just to prove I could do it) In my opinion, it's the best on the market. There are other's that are very good (Sam Neyt) for one, but that is a dedicated Crow calling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 As above. I have used the caller for the past 10-12 years and have had great success with it. But it does take practice to use it correctly. I've called in Crows, Rooks, Jackdaws and even a Seagull. (just to prove I could do it) In my opinion, it's the best on the market. There are other's that are very good (Sam Neyt) for one, but that is a dedicated Crow calling one. Another one for the primos crow caller , after a fair bit of practice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hello, save all that blowing, fox and corvid caller 2 and if that dont work switch to radio classic fm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Shot a crow once and it landed in a tree hanging by its wing best decoy ever shot 13 in 30 mins before it fell out, don't go climbing trees for obvious reasons, Concealments key in crow shooting in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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