seisobs Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Out today on my new permission, got 76 Monday, as I thought they were wary today, started shooting at 9am, finished at 4. managed to get 29 but as I say they were very wary. I will leave it a few weeks b4 going out to hit them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The sheep are miles away by the way, I am using a telephoto lens, they are all dead birds between 25 and 40 metres away - ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmerboy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 well done your doing well with 70's on a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Good shooting fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 How do you dispose of your crows? Its just a couple of my permissions have plenty, and i think i could have a really good day. The only thing that puts me off is what i am going to do with them. Really good pigeon days aren't a problem as i have a local gamedealer who always has them Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi Mike I keep the last 10 shot and put them in the freezer in the garage to be used as decoys on my next outing (Pigeons and crows are all that goes in that freezer). The remaining birds I put in a doubled up bin bag and take them down my local land fill site. I do explain that they are dead crows, it's not a problem. I don't however throw them into the bushes on my permissions, I think the farmers would get a Wendy on if they came across them. Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babka3487 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Good work on the 76! How does decoying crows/rooks differ from pigeons - any tips? I gave it a go once but only got a couple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 The only difference I can see is I don't use any patterns (Horseshoe etc) when using my dead birds and flocked decoy crows, I just scatter them willy nilly. I do though put a camo roof on my hide, just a cheapo net from Ebay, I stay well hidden until they commit to the decoy's. Hope this helps. Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pykie Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I do alot of rook and crow shooting for farmers - 1037 so far this year, and I still adopt a rough horse shoe pattern so the crows do not feel too bunched up. Also I have learnt that corvids do not like being decoyed into the corner of a field. it limits there escape routes so are more wary, better to decoy them to the side somewhere. Another tip is, like said above, to put a roof on your hide. A crow or rook will circle up high if he expects danger and will look right into your hide if your not careful. A face mask I find helps too as they are crafty. Another useful tip is to position your hide about half a gunshot from a tree. Often,a corvid will pitch into a tree before coming inot the decoys and provides an easy sitting shot. Remember, crow and rook shooting is just as much pest control as it is sport. Hope these tips help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Good tips there Pykie. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can't remember if I read it or was told that its likely that you won't shoot many on a second outing in the same field. (Not really done much crow bashing, usually just part of days pigeon decoying.) Anyone any comments on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku Mike Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi Mike I keep the last 10 shot and put them in the freezer in the garage to be used as decoys on my next outing (Pigeons and crows are all that goes in that freezer). The remaining birds I put in a doubled up bin bag and take them down my local land fill site. I do explain that they are dead crows, it's not a problem. I don't however throw them into the bushes on my permissions, I think the farmers would get a Wendy on if they came across them. Jake. Nice one Jake. I shall definatley be giving it a go over the next couple of weeks, I have a local Tip on my doorstep, but was worried about getting hassle. You know what it is, I just dont want to get lumbered with a shed load, and not know what to do with them. Im looking forward to a good days sport with the old crows. Thanks again Jake all the best Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maglad Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 good shooting :blink: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) was mentioned in another post that they are edible not sure if i would try it myself .... take a look http://www.crowbusters.com/recipes.htm Edited November 9, 2008 by jinxy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 was mentioned in another post that they are edible not sure if i would try it myself .... take a look http://www.crowbusters.com/recipes.htm Philippinos like them, the lads on my boat said they liked them so much that over the years they are now wiped out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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