Crow Busters Forum

raptor5618 · raptor5618

I want to thank everyone here for sharing their experiences so that I have some knowledge of what I need to do. Well first time out, no decoys and I was pretty much skunked as I saw one bird off in the distance but that was it. Finally got out a second time with a few decoys and I got a taste of why this could b...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

(Note: I began this new thread is because NHCS’s responses about shooting vintage shotguns were becoming much more interesting than my blueberry patch story.)CAUTION: Do not let small children and impressionable adults view the following photos! NHCS, that is one utilitarian/real hunter/go o...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Last two times out this season, which were also the first two times out, I placed myself in what I thought were pretty cool locations. However, I found myself restricted in decoy placement because the soybeans are planted pretty tight, leaving not too much excess space. You'd think these farmers wou...

wingding · wingding

I already have two callers and wanting to get away from the speaker cords. I've been looking at this hellfire and wondering if anybody has used one. I'm going to purchase the rechargeable batteries and charger. wondering what the battery life is and they say it can be programed with custom sounds...

crow187 · crow187

Hello folks. I haven't been hunting/killing crows for very long, and I have a very basic question. I know that there are probably a "scad" of articles and scientific studies about crow migrations, routes, dates, etc., but I can get a faster, more accurate, and concise answer from the fo...

M12Shooter · M12Shooter

Shooting some crows here now as the bandits are ganging up for fall. Several small roosts within 15 minutes of home keep my shooting skills honed. No great numbers but enough to keep my attention. Took my son Sam and his 14 year old cousin Seth out for a quick evening shoot. Seth has never been on a hunt bef...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Really nice opening day. Modest statistics: 3 confirmed, 2 possibles. Possibles because I wasn’t about to walk into drippy wet soybeans to find them. I have a special photo for M12 Shooter (Ted), as he steered me toward an interest in ancient pump shotguns and finally, I was able to take mine out tod...

Undz22 · Undz22

We can finally use electronic dekes in the state of pa, for crow hunting. Cant wait to buy a buster!

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Hasn't been a lot going on here on the Forum in a couple of days. Just thought I'd let everybody know that there are only 12 days and a wake-up until Michigan crow season 2014 #2 (1 AUG - 30 SEP). Sure glad I bought a couple hundred extra generic 12 ga., prior to the current ammo insanity. Go get em'!

james · james

for 99.00 on sale.http://www.killzonehunting.com/ I hunted coyote out of it with my crow hunting buddy and because the top is open and you can easily move around on all side you have a window to shoot from and the top opens. I just purchased on sale and it will be discontinued so it will have limited su...

chip · chip

I recently got my hands on a Model 25 Daisy... Any of you know much about em??? It shoots extremely hard and is in good shape. I shot a sparrow off my feeder and the bb went thru the sparrow and made a whole in my siding. I am wondering how old it is. It is engraved from trigger to front sight and is in excellent s...

KyBuster · KyBuster

Just to let you all in on a little secret. Instead of using the boat just for fishing try crow hunting out of it. I call it shoot and roll. Shoot a little bit then roll up the river. I hunt the great Ohio and have never ran out of crows. It's even fun to shoot the pigeons underneath the bridges.

james · james

Man you do not find companies that take care of customers like they do any more. Here is the story I have had my Fox Pro FX 3 at least 4 years and used it hard. This last season I noticed that the speakers were vibrating and not clear or certain sounds. Well, just to make sure it was not my imagination I sent...

Big Honkers · Big Honkers

Fellers, FYI. I posted my Jackite crow unit in the classifieds. Hunting season is getting near for many of you and these Jackites used to be pretty popular around the forum a while back. Happy hunting! BH

crow187 · crow187

Oh boy, it feels like Christmas in July! I'm sitting here on a rainy day, waiting on a new hawk decoy to be delivered. I ordered it from Home Despot online this weekend. and they notified me that it was shipped yesterday. I've got a plastic owl decoy that works good, but I believe the locals are beginni...

KOB · KOB

Just pulled up youtube and on the opening page there is part of a BBC documentary by David Attenborough showing crows cracking nuts in traffic. Most interesting.

chip · chip

I have tried for years and years to hit a crow on the road while driving C'mon admit it!!! Every real crow shooter does it!!! When you see mr bandit in the road eatin on that dead possum nobody slows down. You may not speed up or swerve toward him but NOBODY slows down. Well after 37 years of trying I final...

raptor5618 · raptor5618

On Amazon they have a dozen Flambeau solid Crow decoys for 14.27. Saw it last Friday and jumped on a dozen. Checked my order and they are still selling for the same price. Free shipping with prime.

M12Shooter · M12Shooter

Got out this morning and "bounced" 22 crows and one that wobbled off as a probable. Nice to get out, burn some powder, and blow the dust out of my shotgun barrel after what is a winter that wont end. All killed with a 16 gauge, 1 ounce of #8 shot. Such fun! Ted -- Edited by M12Shooter on Saturday 4...

mnSmith · mnSmith

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and last year was my first year hunting crows. Being new I started with 2 cheap hand calls from the local stores, they worked alright but were definitely lacking! In search for some better calls I stumbled upon "crowbusters" what a big help this site and forum hav...

administrator · administrator

Bob, just wanted to know if we can at least use #6 shot when hunting these?

Ohiohunter96 · Ohiohunter96

I know the middle of summer isn't really the best time to hunt but I still wouldn't mind getting some running and gunning in! Here in Ohio the season starts back up June 1st, and I know I'm not the only one ready to get out there and bust some more birds!

Redditch · Redditch

If OBUMMER gets this way, this is what you will have to live with, and waiting times of up to two years for applications and variations, plus they add rules and interpret them as they please Firearms law NI. Now that's heavy reading, and then they add bits to it off the top of their heads, without it bei...

Geronimo · Geronimo

Has anyone tried making there own decoys? I came up with an Idea and have tested it. I think it will work great. I made some decoys out of sheets of duct tape folded to look like a crow. They are light weight. fold up, and easy to pack. Check out my idea and if any one has any other ideas or ways to improve...

Mainehunt · Mainehunt

I went out turkey hunting yesterday morning, dad went with me just to watch. I called in a Jake and he refused to come any closer than 45 yards. I shot once with my other Nitro Special and dropped him.( 2 and 3/4" reload with 1 and 1/8 ounces of #5 shot. I/C choke.) When I walked up to him, I found that he...

chip · chip

I hav had several PM's Asking about this so I thought I would repost. This is a method I learned from Marv in Iowa. In the first couple pics you can see I drilled 2 tiny holes in the back of the decoy and ran the long section of the clothes hanger down thru the spike. The other part just goes in the second hole fo...

Mark · Mark

-- Edited by Mark on Tuesday 20th of November 2012 02:00:12 PM

AnthroHunter · AnthroHunter

First, glad I found this site as I know nothing about crow hunting and the info I gathered here in the last couple days has been great. I got an 870 with an 18inch barrel and no choke. Yep, the home defense gun. I am guessing thT crow hunting with such a barrel is a waste of time and not very effective but I fig...

KenCrow · KenCrow

"The Summertime Blues", Eddie Cochran, 1958. Remember that one? Some of us "senior" crow hunters do! If you have the summertime blues, I have a cure for it! Pay attention: get off your ass, stop watching asinine ball games, grab 'ol betsy, or what ever her name is, and head to f...

Crow Down · Crow Down

Last summer, before I had the foxpro, I use to hunt crows from a doghouse style blind. Having a closed top you can't get the easier over-head shots off but they come in REALLY close because they can't see you. I just unzip a couple of the windows and get'em when they're flying sideways. In the winter, h...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Second attempt (Preview) I want to thank everyone here for sharing their experiences so that I have some knowledge of what I need to do. Well first time out, no decoys and I was pretty much skunked as I saw one bird off in the distance but that was it. Finally got out a second time with a few decoys and I got a taste of why this could b...	raptor5618	14	807	Aug 23, 2013 by crow187
	Old Boomsticks. (Preview) (Note: I began this new thread is because NHCS’s responses about shooting vintage shotguns were becoming much more interesting than my blueberry patch story.)CAUTION: Do not let small children and impressionable adults view the following photos! NHCS, that is one utilitarian/real hunter/go o...	Old Artilleryman	13	793	Aug 23, 2013 by crow187
	Home-Made Plywood Decoy Project - Improvement: Crow on a Stick (Preview) Last two times out this season, which were also the first two times out, I placed myself in what I thought were pretty cool locations. However, I found myself restricted in decoy placement because the soybeans are planted pretty tight, leaving not too much excess space. You'd think these farmers wou...	Old Artilleryman	3	836	Aug 19, 2013 by allenmarton
	Thinking about buying a hellfire need a review (Preview) I already have two callers and wanting to get away from the speaker cords. I've been looking at this hellfire and wondering if anybody has used one. I'm going to purchase the rechargeable batteries and charger. wondering what the battery life is and they say it can be programed with custom sounds...	wingding	7	1349	Aug 15, 2013 by raptor5618
	Crow Flyway Locations and Dates (Preview) Hello folks. I haven't been hunting/killing crows for very long, and I have a very basic question. I know that there are probably a "scad" of articles and scientific studies about crow migrations, routes, dates, etc., but I can get a faster, more accurate, and concise answer from the fo...	crow187	9	1210	Aug 10, 2013 by crow187
	Kids With Crows (Preview) Shooting some crows here now as the bandits are ganging up for fall. Several small roosts within 15 minutes of home keep my shooting skills honed. No great numbers but enough to keep my attention. Took my son Sam and his 14 year old cousin Seth out for a quick evening shoot. Seth has never been on a hunt bef...	M12Shooter	3	340	Aug 10, 2013 by crow187
	Opening Day in SW MI (Preview) Really nice opening day. Modest statistics: 3 confirmed, 2 possibles. Possibles because I wasn’t about to walk into drippy wet soybeans to find them. I have a special photo for M12 Shooter (Ted), as he steered me toward an interest in ancient pump shotguns and finally, I was able to take mine out tod...	Old Artilleryman	6	533	Aug 5, 2013 by Big Honkers
	PA Dekes (Preview) We can finally use electronic dekes in the state of pa, for crow hunting. Cant wait to buy a buster!	Undz22	7	982	Aug 4, 2013 by motiondecoy
	Opening Day... (Preview) Hasn't been a lot going on here on the Forum in a couple of days. Just thought I'd let everybody know that there are only 12 days and a wake-up until Michigan crow season 2014 #2 (1 AUG - 30 SEP). Sure glad I bought a couple hundred extra generic 12 ga., prior to the current ammo insanity. Go get em'!	Old Artilleryman	13	930	Aug 1, 2013 by Big Honkers
	You fellows looking for an easy set up for a blind look at this (Preview) for 99.00 on sale.http://www.killzonehunting.com/ I hunted coyote out of it with my crow hunting buddy and because the top is open and you can easily move around on all side you have a window to shoot from and the top opens. I just purchased on sale and it will be discontinued so it will have limited su...	james	3	439	Aug 1, 2013 by crow187
	Daisy Model 25??? (Preview) I recently got my hands on a Model 25 Daisy... Any of you know much about em??? It shoots extremely hard and is in good shape. I shot a sparrow off my feeder and the bb went thru the sparrow and made a whole in my siding. I am wondering how old it is. It is engraved from trigger to front sight and is in excellent s...	chip	6	1022	Jul 31, 2013 by crow187
	September 1st can't get here quick enough. (Preview) Just to let you all in on a little secret. Instead of using the boat just for fishing try crow hunting out of it. I call it shoot and roll. Shoot a little bit then roll up the river. I hunt the great Ohio and have never ran out of crows. It's even fun to shoot the pigeons underneath the bridges.	KyBuster	8	562	Jul 28, 2013 by ecuchief
	Great support service at FOX PRO (Preview) Man you do not find companies that take care of customers like they do any more. Here is the story I have had my Fox Pro FX 3 at least 4 years and used it hard. This last season I noticed that the speakers were vibrating and not clear or certain sounds. Well, just to make sure it was not my imagination I sent...	james	7	499	Jul 27, 2013 by longshot
	Jackite crow in classifieds (Preview) Fellers, FYI. I posted my Jackite crow unit in the classifieds. Hunting season is getting near for many of you and these Jackites used to be pretty popular around the forum a while back. Happy hunting! BH	Big Honkers	1	431	Jul 26, 2013 by Big Honkers
	Waitin' an' Hopin' (Preview) Oh boy, it feels like Christmas in July! I'm sitting here on a rainy day, waiting on a new hawk decoy to be delivered. I ordered it from Home Despot online this weekend. and they notified me that it was shipped yesterday. I've got a plastic owl decoy that works good, but I believe the locals are beginni...	crow187	4	432	Jul 11, 2013 by Old Artilleryman
	Youtube this morning (Preview) Just pulled up youtube and on the opening page there is part of a BBC documentary by David Attenborough showing crows cracking nuts in traffic. Most interesting.	KOB	6	875	Jul 11, 2013 by crow187
	Finaly Got One (Preview) I have tried for years and years to hit a crow on the road while driving C'mon admit it!!! Every real crow shooter does it!!! When you see mr bandit in the road eatin on that dead possum nobody slows down. You may not speed up or swerve toward him but NOBODY slows down. Well after 37 years of trying I final...	chip	12	692	Jul 11, 2013 by crow187
	Seems like a great deal (Preview) On Amazon they have a dozen Flambeau solid Crow decoys for 14.27. Saw it last Friday and jumped on a dozen. Checked my order and they are still selling for the same price. Free shipping with prime.	raptor5618	7	560	Jul 10, 2013 by raptor5618
	Spring Crows (Preview) Got out this morning and "bounced" 22 crows and one that wobbled off as a probable. Nice to get out, burn some powder, and blow the dust out of my shotgun barrel after what is a winter that wont end. All killed with a 16 gauge, 1 ounce of #8 shot. Such fun! Ted -- Edited by M12Shooter on Saturday 4...	M12Shooter	10	914	Jul 6, 2013 by M12Shooter
	what hand calls do you use? (Preview) Hey all, I'm new to the forum and last year was my first year hunting crows. Being new I started with 2 cheap hand calls from the local stores, they worked alright but were definitely lacking! In search for some better calls I stumbled upon "crowbusters" what a big help this site and forum hav...	mnSmith	6	996	Jul 5, 2013 by 5065
	Bob, OK to use bigger shot? (Preview) Bob, just wanted to know if we can at least use #6 shot when hunting these?	administrator	3	553	Jul 4, 2013 by crow187
	Anyone else ready for the season to start? (Preview) I know the middle of summer isn't really the best time to hunt but I still wouldn't mind getting some running and gunning in! Here in Ohio the season starts back up June 1st, and I know I'm not the only one ready to get out there and bust some more birds!	Ohiohunter96	24	1113	Jun 30, 2013 by oldreloader
	If OBUMMER gets his way (Preview) If OBUMMER gets this way, this is what you will have to live with, and waiting times of up to two years for applications and variations, plus they add rules and interpret them as they please Firearms law NI. Now that's heavy reading, and then they add bits to it off the top of their heads, without it bei...	Redditch	0	360	Jun 28, 2013 by Redditch
	Home made crow decoys. (Preview) Has anyone tried making there own decoys? I came up with an Idea and have tested it. I think it will work great. I made some decoys out of sheets of duct tape folded to look like a crow. They are light weight. fold up, and easy to pack. Check out my idea and if any one has any other ideas or ways to improve...	Geronimo	11	5683	Jun 28, 2013 by motiondecoy
	DISEASED turkeys (Preview) I went out turkey hunting yesterday morning, dad went with me just to watch. I called in a Jake and he refused to come any closer than 45 yards. I shot once with my other Nitro Special and dropped him.( 2 and 3/4" reload with 1 and 1/8 ounces of #5 shot. I/C choke.) When I walked up to him, I found that he...	Mainehunt	6	594	Jun 28, 2013 by motiondecoy
	Hangig Sentry pics (Preview) I hav had several PM's Asking about this so I thought I would repost. This is a method I learned from Marv in Iowa. In the first couple pics you can see I drilled 2 tiny holes in the back of the decoy and ran the long section of the clothes hanger down thru the spike. The other part just goes in the second hole fo...	chip	0	440	Jun 26, 2013 by chip
	Maxus ( Soft fire / soft strike) 2nd time (Preview) -- Edited by Mark on Tuesday 20th of November 2012 02:00:12 PM	Mark	45	14721	Jun 26, 2013 by wingmaster
	Is my 870 enough? (Preview) First, glad I found this site as I know nothing about crow hunting and the info I gathered here in the last couple days has been great. I got an 870 with an 18inch barrel and no choke. Yep, the home defense gun. I am guessing thT crow hunting with such a barrel is a waste of time and not very effective but I fig...	AnthroHunter	19	1348	Jun 26, 2013 by crow187
	The Summertime Blues (Preview) "The Summertime Blues", Eddie Cochran, 1958. Remember that one? Some of us "senior" crow hunters do! If you have the summertime blues, I have a cure for it! Pay attention: get off your ass, stop watching asinine ball games, grab 'ol betsy, or what ever her name is, and head to f...	KenCrow	4	371	Jun 24, 2013 by Bob
	Open v.s closed blinds (Preview) Last summer, before I had the foxpro, I use to hunt crows from a doghouse style blind. Having a closed top you can't get the easier over-head shots off but they come in REALLY close because they can't see you. I just unzip a couple of the windows and get'em when they're flying sideways. In the winter, h...	Crow Down	19	1271	Jun 23, 2013 by motiondecoy
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