Crow Busters Forum

FarmerScott · FarmerScott

Here are a few photos and stories from my first season of deliberately going after crows. Started with some decoys and an owl. Spread around in an old sheltered farmstead like this. A sentry was placed up on the canopy of the old trusty 4020 tractor. Time of day was roughly 3:30 or maybe 4:00pm.

Island Shooter · Island Shooter

While planning a trip to NC to visit friends, we decided to break up our drive with a round of sporting clays at Cleghorn Gun Club. https://m.facebook.com/cleghorngunclub/ Mapping out the route, it suddenly struck me that the gun club is located in Rutherfordton, NC which is the home of Darrel...

hawrdstrack · hawrdstrack

Hello, So hunting crow's has recently peeked my interest. Ive had minor success killing 3 this weekend. I'm wondering if once you get the crows to come in and fire at them a couple times if the surounding birds in the area will be shy to the calls or if they won't be bothered by it cause they werent shot at? I...

jacobhwrd · jacobhwrd

Looking for a good owl or hawk call for my hand calling. Any recommendations? I’m not sure if anyone makes high quality calls like the Gibson or malardtone calls. I’ve seen the primos and some other mass produced calls but never heard anything good about them.

Gadget Bob · Gadget Bob

Hi guys, I will be working the Leupold booth for Mossy Oak all three days. If you are coming to the exhibit hall, stop by and introduce yourself. Safe travels,

Island Shooter · Island Shooter

A new video on Andy Crow that you might like. Helping farmers with just-planted crops. Enjoy: Demi

Dixierunner · Dixierunner

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mating+crow+calls&view=detail&mid=FBD67F269B538FEE4C5FFBD67F269B538FEE4C5F&FORM=VIRE

Granite Jaw · Granite Jaw

Guys, Over the next couple weeks I hope to post some photos I took last fall and this winter. I didn't get a lot of pics taken, sometimes the weather didn't allow it, sometimes I opted not to carry the camera in. I'll keep them fairly chronological. The second part of our "official" split season has le...

Big Honkers · Big Honkers

Hello Crowbusters! Gosh, I have not been around much lately and I feel like I have been missing a good friend. Its good to be back on here and I dont plan on being as absent has I have been the last few months. Anyway, overall the hunting has been down for me. The really warm fall hurt me and obligations to f...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Not cause’ I wouldn’t head out again, it’s that there will be worship commitments or poor weather through Sat.However, this morning was just about perfect for a March hunt: 38 deg., no wind, and overcast. Typical blueberry field setup and typically highly-educated locals, except for four low and s...

Zeddicus · Zeddicus

Hi lads, Sunday will be the last hunt of this years hunting season (the hunting year ends on 31st of march in germany). Officially crow season has already officially ended, but we've managed to get a special extension due to crop damage. We'll set up on a field where there's about 70 crows about. If we ge...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Decided to visit old friends who have a 140 acre backyard; coffee and baked goods following bandits (I hoped). Clear, cold, and only 3 mph wind out of the NNE. A little worried at first, as there wasn’t any response the first 10-15 minutes. I knew the degree of difficulty here was high, as these birds are...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

No, not us, our shotguns. The ones we used this morning at a place that produces about this many each time we visit. Morning began very slowly with the first flight (unusually so) flaring off due to something. But, they returned. Larry the Master Machinist (“Der Meister” as he would be addressed in Ger...

d2 · d2

Up until last year I've always used a cassette player. My wife got me a Primos Alpha Dog for my birthday last year and it came with pre loaded sounds. Crow Frenzy, Crow attack etc. The one that has always worked the best for us is/was the death cry of a crow, crow in distress or what ever you wish to call i...

Island Shooter · Island Shooter

https://apnews.com/6fe42a942f7844568cb73ca814c66acf

Mainehunt · Mainehunt

i thought maybe some of you would like to see this old box. My father just found this in his shop and gave it to me.

killer Crowalski · killer Crowalski

killer Crowalski · killer Crowalski

This works great at close range say a couple hundred yards-it'll bring 'em in and is very handy if you "run and gun"...you could attach an external speaker making it even more versatile too...it's most effective use is to get near where crows are nearby or expected to fly over....hang it off your belt o...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Townies. Can’t stand em.’ They’re way too sassy.Been packed up ready to deploy for several days without doing so due to various flaky reasons. Decided last night that I would march northward this morning, a whole 1.6 miles from home, just outside of city limits to a known Townie hangout, at a summer RV...

Dixierunner · Dixierunner

Today marks the end of the season, in the Republik of MD, for nasty boogers so it was the last chance to try them. Went to the C&D canal again this morning and arrived before light. Well, pulled up on the levee, gathered my things, and walked about 300 yards to where I was gonna set up. Put the Crow,Fish...

Zeddicus · Zeddicus

Hi Lads, I've been inactive for a while but I thought I'd pop in to say hi. Life's been good and I've learned a lot and hunted crows (and foxes, boar, ducks etc.) since last I've been here. We've brought up the sons count to three, I've added a good bit to my hunting gear and finally got a dog. A fine Labrador...

Butch · Butch

The huntin threads got me to open the safe (dang near forgot combination) anyway I have always enjoyed seeing y'alls guns in your pics. M12(Ted) pics are off the charts, O.A. And others do great also. So while I was looking I took a pic of a few of my pump guns to share and while I was in there I saw my Dads car...

camo · camo

Today was it for crow season in Oklahoma. I am proud to claim a total of 64 KIA. this season. and a few unconfirmed. Not a huge number but i'm a one man show every time out. 48 were taken on my own 30 acre property & the other 16 at a friends. Today was my best day with 12 downed ! Had a nice setup today on the b...

killer Crowalski · killer Crowalski

Yeah here I am stepping on sacred ground yet again..but sometimes the novice crow hunter might bypass a perfectly suitable call not made by a well known company. But here are the ones I recommend; Haydells', mallardtone, johnny stewart, HS Strut; Hammerin' crow call,Faulks' and PS OLt...for star...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Many of you likely receive FoxPro updates, for those of you who don't, FoxPro does not recommend using Kentli lithium rechargeable batteries. Here's why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwxF5l8BIfc&feature=youtu.be

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Reconned a favorite spot yesterday, a week following the rains, and was pleased to find it passable, unlike the mire it was a few days ago. So, I set the blind up last night to save some time. This place is in a large, open cornfield, about 6 miles E of town on a main road. While setting up the blind yesterday...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Thursday (22 FEB) went out for “Opening Day,” only 21 days late. As tradition dictates, I usually go to one of a couple of places that are just outside of city limits and close to home in case I fergit’ something. So, Day One is usually an equipment check and head check day. Sure nuf’, even though I use a che...

berettadouble · berettadouble

What do you guys shoot on marshes and areas where non-tox is required? I hate the stuff, but it is a fact of life. Normally I shoot a 1 1/8oz handload of #7s at 1300fps.

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Being fundamentally frugal ("cheap") and enjoying tinkering, a couple of years ago I decided I needed more sound power. My solution was to power up my FoxPro Spitfire, using an inexpensive amplifier powered by a 7ah battery, and two auxiliary speakers. I have refined this system to the point where i...

Mainehunt · Mainehunt

Here are photos that Rob took of his successful hunts.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	First Crow Season - Fails (Preview) Here are a few photos and stories from my first season of deliberately going after crows. Started with some decoys and an owl. Spread around in an old sheltered farmstead like this. A sentry was placed up on the canopy of the old trusty 4020 tractor. Time of day was roughly 3:30 or maybe 4:00pm.	FarmerScott	20	524	May 25, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	An Awesome Off-Season Scouting Trip! (Preview) While planning a trip to NC to visit friends, we decided to break up our drive with a round of sporting clays at Cleghorn Gun Club. https://m.facebook.com/cleghorngunclub/ Mapping out the route, it suddenly struck me that the gun club is located in Rutherfordton, NC which is the home of Darrel...	Island Shooter	8	450	May 23, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	Crow hunting question (Preview) Hello, So hunting crow's has recently peeked my interest. Ive had minor success killing 3 this weekend. I'm wondering if once you get the crows to come in and fire at them a couple times if the surounding birds in the area will be shy to the calls or if they won't be bothered by it cause they werent shot at? I...	hawrdstrack	14	1242	May 18, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	Owl or hawk calls (Preview) Looking for a good owl or hawk call for my hand calling. Any recommendations? I’m not sure if anyone makes high quality calls like the Gibson or malardtone calls. I’ve seen the primos and some other mass produced calls but never heard anything good about them.	jacobhwrd	6	614	May 10, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	Any of my fellow Crowbusters going to the NRA Annual Meetings this weekend in Dallas? Texas Crow Patrol (Preview) Hi guys, I will be working the Leupold booth for Mossy Oak all three days. If you are coming to the exhibit hall, stop by and introduce yourself. Safe travels,	Gadget Bob	3	502	May 7, 2018 by Gadget Bob
	Crow on Crows (Preview) A new video on Andy Crow that you might like. Helping farmers with just-planted crops. Enjoy: Demi	Island Shooter	0	332	May 2, 2018 by Island Shooter
	Music In The Air (Preview) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mating+crow+calls&view=detail&mid=FBD67F269B538FEE4C5FFBD67F269B538FEE4C5F&FORM=VIRE	Dixierunner	1	254	Apr 7, 2018 by Island Shooter
	Tail end of Iowa's second season (Preview) Guys, Over the next couple weeks I hope to post some photos I took last fall and this winter. I didn't get a lot of pics taken, sometimes the weather didn't allow it, sometimes I opted not to carry the camera in. I'll keep them fairly chronological. The second part of our "official" split season has le...	Granite Jaw	23	592	Apr 3, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	Piebald Streak Continues! Pics... (Preview) Hello Crowbusters! Gosh, I have not been around much lately and I feel like I have been missing a good friend. Its good to be back on here and I dont plan on being as absent has I have been the last few months. Anyway, overall the hunting has been down for me. The really warm fall hurt me and obligations to f...	Big Honkers	11	808	Mar 31, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	Final hunt for “early” crow season in MI. (Preview) Not cause’ I wouldn’t head out again, it’s that there will be worship commitments or poor weather through Sat.However, this morning was just about perfect for a March hunt: 38 deg., no wind, and overcast. Typical blueberry field setup and typically highly-educated locals, except for four low and s...	Old Artilleryman	2	469	Mar 30, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	Wish me luck, last hunt of the season... (Preview) Hi lads, Sunday will be the last hunt of this years hunting season (the hunting year ends on 31st of march in germany). Officially crow season has already officially ended, but we've managed to get a special extension due to crop damage. We'll set up on a field where there's about 70 crows about. If we ge...	Zeddicus	6	600	Mar 25, 2018 by Zeddicus
	Educated birds, coffee, and plum cake. (Preview) Decided to visit old friends who have a 140 acre backyard; coffee and baked goods following bandits (I hoped). Clear, cold, and only 3 mph wind out of the NNE. A little worried at first, as there wasn’t any response the first 10-15 minutes. I knew the degree of difficulty here was high, as these birds are...	Old Artilleryman	3	461	Mar 25, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	Not so old, old, and older. (Preview) No, not us, our shotguns. The ones we used this morning at a place that produces about this many each time we visit. Morning began very slowly with the first flight (unusually so) flaring off due to something. But, they returned. Larry the Master Machinist (“Der Meister” as he would be addressed in Ger...	Old Artilleryman	6	465	Mar 23, 2018 by Old Artilleryman
	Gents, I have a question............ (Preview) Up until last year I've always used a cassette player. My wife got me a Primos Alpha Dog for my birthday last year and it came with pre loaded sounds. Crow Frenzy, Crow attack etc. The one that has always worked the best for us is/was the death cry of a crow, crow in distress or what ever you wish to call i...	d2	4	489	Mar 21, 2018 by ecuchief
	Are You Willing to Travel to NJ for Crows? (Preview) https://apnews.com/6fe42a942f7844568cb73ca814c66acf	Island Shooter	12	589	Mar 21, 2018 by cottontop
	Antique ammunition box/crate (Preview) i thought maybe some of you would like to see this old box. My father just found this in his shop and gave it to me.	Mainehunt	9	347	Mar 21, 2018 by Mainehunt
	My Browning Pump Shotgun... (Preview)	killer Crowalski	5	424	Mar 19, 2018 by M12Shooter
	Short range but effective crow call... (Preview) This works great at close range say a couple hundred yards-it'll bring 'em in and is very handy if you "run and gun"...you could attach an external speaker making it even more versatile too...it's most effective use is to get near where crows are nearby or expected to fly over....hang it off your belt o...	killer Crowalski	1	268	Mar 17, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	Couple of townies dropped by. (Preview) Townies. Can’t stand em.’ They’re way too sassy.Been packed up ready to deploy for several days without doing so due to various flaky reasons. Decided last night that I would march northward this morning, a whole 1.6 miles from home, just outside of city limits to a known Townie hangout, at a summer RV...	Old Artilleryman	8	728	Mar 17, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	The End Has Come (Preview) Today marks the end of the season, in the Republik of MD, for nasty boogers so it was the last chance to try them. Went to the C&D canal again this morning and arrived before light. Well, pulled up on the levee, gathered my things, and walked about 300 yards to where I was gonna set up. Put the Crow,Fish...	Dixierunner	2	563	Mar 16, 2018 by Dixierunner
	Hello from Germany (Preview) Hi Lads, I've been inactive for a while but I thought I'd pop in to say hi. Life's been good and I've learned a lot and hunted crows (and foxes, boar, ducks etc.) since last I've been here. We've brought up the sons count to three, I've added a good bit to my hunting gear and finally got a dog. A fine Labrador...	Zeddicus	9	595	Mar 16, 2018 by Zeddicus
	Pump guns and memories (Pic's) (Preview) The huntin threads got me to open the safe (dang near forgot combination) anyway I have always enjoyed seeing y'alls guns in your pics. M12(Ted) pics are off the charts, O.A. And others do great also. So while I was looking I took a pic of a few of my pump guns to share and while I was in there I saw my Dads car...	Butch	36	858	Mar 10, 2018 by boba
	Great ending day in Oklahoma. (Preview) Today was it for crow season in Oklahoma. I am proud to claim a total of 64 KIA. this season. and a few unconfirmed. Not a huge number but i'm a one man show every time out. 48 were taken on my own 30 acre property & the other 16 at a friends. Today was my best day with 12 downed ! Had a nice setup today on the b...	camo	6	567	Mar 8, 2018 by Skip
	Your favorite mouth call.... (Preview) Yeah here I am stepping on sacred ground yet again..but sometimes the novice crow hunter might bypass a perfectly suitable call not made by a well known company. But here are the ones I recommend; Haydells', mallardtone, johnny stewart, HS Strut; Hammerin' crow call,Faulks' and PS OLt...for star...	killer Crowalski	15	505	Mar 3, 2018 by killer Crowalski
	FoxPro recommendation re. Kentli Lithium batteries (Preview) Many of you likely receive FoxPro updates, for those of you who don't, FoxPro does not recommend using Kentli lithium rechargeable batteries. Here's why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwxF5l8BIfc&feature=youtu.be	Old Artilleryman	0	533	Mar 2, 2018 by Old Artilleryman
	Vanishing Cornfield Feeders (Preview) Reconned a favorite spot yesterday, a week following the rains, and was pleased to find it passable, unlike the mire it was a few days ago. So, I set the blind up last night to save some time. This place is in a large, open cornfield, about 6 miles E of town on a main road. While setting up the blind yesterday...	Old Artilleryman	10	843	Mar 1, 2018 by Granite Jaw
	"Opening Day" commuters (Preview) Thursday (22 FEB) went out for “Opening Day,” only 21 days late. As tradition dictates, I usually go to one of a couple of places that are just outside of city limits and close to home in case I fergit’ something. So, Day One is usually an equipment check and head check day. Sure nuf’, even though I use a che...	Old Artilleryman	13	1680	Feb 28, 2018 by Mainehunt
	Nontox Crow load (Preview) What do you guys shoot on marshes and areas where non-tox is required? I hate the stuff, but it is a fact of life. Normally I shoot a 1 1/8oz handload of #7s at 1300fps.	berettadouble	13	1090	Feb 28, 2018 by oldshotty
	Distortion-free auxiliary speakers (Preview) Being fundamentally frugal ("cheap") and enjoying tinkering, a couple of years ago I decided I needed more sound power. My solution was to power up my FoxPro Spitfire, using an inexpensive amplifier powered by a 7ah battery, and two auxiliary speakers. I have refined this system to the point where i...	Old Artilleryman	0	365	Feb 27, 2018 by Old Artilleryman
	Hunt PHOTOS for MSRob (Preview) Here are photos that Rob took of his successful hunts.	Mainehunt	10	391	Feb 25, 2018 by Mainehunt
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