Crow Busters Forum

Dixierunner · Veteran Member

Any Suggestions?

jordancraig321 · Member

reassure them that crows are a nuisance and that you will not be driving on their land and will be respectful of their property. I also like to pitch in that they eat duck and goose eggs so this is waterfowl management process as well.

Dixierunner · Veteran Member

Thanks Jordan. Been there, done that. Short of wearing my Sunday go to meeting suit and driving a Brinks truck, I'm at a loss. As a last resort, there is a state FOREST nearby. In the meantime, there's always another farm lane to ease down and talk to the landowner. Season lasts until March.

Gadget Bob · Guru

Hi boys,

When asking for permission to hunt, I find it is important to clearly state you are only interested in varmints. Explain you can help them with any pest problem, and will follow their "rules" precisely. We gain access to land to shoot coyotes, skunks, raccoons, hogs and crows in this manner. Tell them you will not shoot any of their more valuable game - deer, turkeys, pheasants or quail.

Once you can get on a couple of properties, they can provide you with references for other land access. I do think having a business card is very helpful.

Another thing we do for landowners, once we get to know them, is to fix their firearms - either doing the work or buying the necessary parts for their repair. Here in Texas, for example, many such farmers have old Remington 1100's that need new O-rings/piston parts. We can get them up and running for only 25 bucks or so. They are very grateful for this help.

Good luck,

Island Shooter · Guru

Another strategy would be for you to talk to the farmers who are directly impacted by crows. If they have a crow problem and are leasing the land, they will make sure you get permission from the owner.

I've had some luck by going to farm co-ops, feed stores, fertilizer companies and others in the industry such as peanut processors and people at the farm experimental stations.

It's sometimes hard to get started, but once you get a foot in the door word will spread quickly as farmers are a close-knit community. Using the name of a satisfied farmer you have hunted for when talking to other farmers works miracles.

Also, consider putting together a brochure or at least a business card to leave with the people you speak with. Check internet printers to get a simple and cheap design for a business card. These won't sell without follow-up, but it helps. Check this thread for some more ideas:

crowbusters.activeboard.com/t62578489/written-documents-for-hunting-on-land/

Hope this helps,

Demi

Big Honkers · Guru

Dixie,

Access to land will vary greatly depending on the area. Some places are just tuff and there are no easy answers. IMO, just keep trying or direct your efforts to an area where access is more easily obtained. That may sound over simplified but at the end of the day it boils down to these 2 options.

Don't take a "no" personally and good luck!

BH

Top Cat · Senior Member

Dixierunner wrote:
Season starts here in 1 week. I have talked to several landowners with no luck. Even with my dashing good looks and Southern charm, AND the striking beauty of the Hoodoo Lady , they have remained unconvinced to give the written permission needed. Any suggestions?

Move. It's your best bet or get a non-resident hunting license.......the best area for crows would otherwise for this state be in one location here but it's posted A-Z...there are other areas but hugely pathetic having far less crows. However this same farm wants you to buy their produce? You can at least not subsidize them!

This same farm all I did was ask but the wife came out and really cussed me out but I was just out of hearing range noting her attitude versus what she actually said. Boycott is the answer. And that's any posted farm. Anyone from NH want to know which farm just send me a PM.....!!

Dixierunner · Veteran Member

Thanks ya'll. Gadget Bob and Island Shooter have a really good idea. Never realized hunting had changed that much. BH, thought I was gonna have to fly you in here for backup! And Top Cat... moving date is 1 year 6months and 2 days, that's when the Hoodoo Lady and I plan to go home to Louisiana.