Cm76 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 The result of a few hours in the hide yesterday. Should of had a few more but couldn't seem to hit a barn door so to speak. What do other people here use to decoy the crows as I have a few more to have a go at advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) I use full bodied flocked decoys- 8 to 12 seems to work for me ? I have a primrose crow caller..... but still lacking the skill to proeduce a convincing crow sound, although some crows pop by after hearing by duck with laryngitis call I have yet to use a magnet on crows as I like to pack light. Nice little bag for a couple of hours btw. Edited November 26, 2017 by Me matt Reason for edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 depends on situation,have 18 flocked full body and 22 flocked shells for use but never need them all,jackdaws seem to work well on whirly cos they fly faster and cant slow my whirly down for crows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1964 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 My decoy pattern consists of 20 Flocked pigeon decoys in an S shape. Two or three of the pigeon decoys I cover with an old black sock. When the birds are out - this pulls in crows, jackdaws, and pigeons quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Well done mate, a few less to worry about. I use about 18 full bodied decoys and make sure I put a few on top of hedges or on top of a gate post to simulate a sentry keeping watch. Keep a bit of space in between the decoys and leave a clear patch for them to have somewhere to want to land. I often lay a dead carrion or rook out with its wings fully spread and its beak in the ground as I found that ften draws a few more in to find out whats going on. I think flappers and whirlies are a waste of time with corvids. A good pattern in the right place, good hide and keeping still until they are in range and you cant go far wrong. I have to admit that shooting corvids is IMO the best sport you can have. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I use flocked full bodied birds as well, the numbers I put out depends on what I am seeing, often 3 to 5 decoys works very well and too many more can spook the birds. If they are in heavy feeding mode I have had as many as 40 mixed decoys and dead birds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 As a general rule use as many decoys as you can, myself and Browning123 have about 40 full bodied between us and then everything that's shot gets added to the pattern. i also try and put a roof over the hide as I find this helps a lot, however the biggest thing by far especially with carrions is to keep as still as you can until there in range, if you move before there in range they'll spot you and won't come near for the rest of the session... i also have a primos caller which I find can be every effective... hope this helps Tedly ps, I shoot most of my crows with a .410 so I've learnt the art of being still!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 a couple of scouts on the fence post can be seen along way off plus a few lofters works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, kenholland said: a couple of scouts on the fence post can be seen along way off plus a few lofters works for me. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Tedly47 said: As a general rule use as many decoys as you can, myself and Browning123 have about 40 full bodied between us and then everything that's shot gets added to the pattern. i also try and put a roof over the hide as I find this helps a lot, however the biggest thing by far especially with carrions is to keep as still as you can until there in range, if you move before there in range they'll spot you and won't come near for the rest of the session... i also have a primos caller which I find can be every effective... hope this helps Tedly ps, I shoot most of my crows with a .410 so I've learnt the art of being still!!! You did'nt mention the 95 yard carrion crow you shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 this was from one of my sessions in yorkshire,barley stubble september,98 on clicker,with 85 in pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, browning123 said: You did'nt mention the 95 yard carrion crow you shot! It was 100 yards and you know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tedly47 said: It was 100 yards and you know it... A good shot for a .410 though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Good shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 I tend to use a call to get my decoys and then just keep putting them out, I find the Primos caller to be good you just have to persevere with it. I carry two other deals so I can call with a different accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Know where they are going to be and then get there first. Be very still and a half roof you can sit back under works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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