Crow Busters Forum

Gadget Bob · Gadget Bob

Hi boys, I received an excellent Christmas gift from Skip that has more than a little history behind it. It is a Gibson crow call made from a very special pine tree that dates back into the early 1700’s. Darrell obtained some of this rare wood and turned a few crow calls from it. Here is a little of the...

Redditch · Redditch

Been thinking hard about getting a Primos Alpha Dogg. Officially they are banned for use on birds here (even corvids) but ARE allowed for foxes and ground vermin. However, I believe they are allowed south of the border, which is only about a 40 minute drive, and I often get invited there (don't go anywh...

chip · chip

Well I did it!!!! My CS-24 is dead. I was crossing a ditch of knee deep water and tipped my sled. It filled with water and the water proof bag that my fox pro was in was not water proof' It got submerged. I took it apart and it is in the drying process now. I will know in the morning if she is gonna work again. The...

Gadget Bob · Gadget Bob

Hi boys, A few gatherings of note are in our future. Anybody planning on attending any of these events?SHOT Show 2013 - January 15-18 in Las Vegas, NV (I will be there on the 17th and 18th - Thursday and Friday.)The 2013 World Predator, Wild Hog, and Modern Sporting Arms Expo will be in Waco, Texas on...

Rook-ie · Rook-ie

We are in our final week of deer season here in Central NY - muzzleloader time. Already plenty of venison in the freezer, so I am getting ready for the start of my late crow season. It's hard to brush in blinds with leafless bushes and hardwoods, but I'm trying. Not many large numbers of crows, but I am g...

Steve_Guelph · Steve_Guelph

Anyone have any pictures of store purchased blinds that they use for crow hunting? I like to make my own but dont always have the time. When I dont have the time I still get dressed in full camouflage head to toe and try to tuck under or into the trees. Just want to get an idea of what others are using. Thanks....

Redditch · Redditch

I've noticed that in almost al, the USA crow shooting videos I have seen, not ONE, not a single one, has used a whirly, and very few use floaters. I suppose its because your crows are a migratory species, and you are constrained by seasons too,mso people can't be bothered to invest in equipment other tha...

killerky · killerky

Been on this fourm looking around for a couple years and finally decided to Join. We have a great crow population in my area of around 150,000- 180,000 crows for half of the year and its great to get out and knock a bunch of them down. I see there is alot of great advice on here and im always ready to learn new...

james · james

My last post has raised some questions that I would like to hear from you fellas about set ups. Some like the birds very close to the blind I have been setting up between 25 30 yards. I am already to listen and learn. Give us your thoughts. TY James

Redditch · Redditch

So, upto now I've been using flocked full bodied crow decoys, but these are expensive at £7.50 each plus P&P

Saw some full bodied the other day on EBAY £48.00 for 24 INCLUDING P&P so snapped some up. When the arrived I discovered they were extremely bright and shiney, and unflocked. Ye...

Highlander · Highlander

I've got a couple of questions, does the noise from the shotgun blast interfere with other incoming crows? And do you think they learn to be more skeptical coming in afterwards because of the noise from being shot at from previous hunts? Those who use the metro system barrels, do you use them to reduce t...

thundergun · thundergun

busted a few this morning near a pecan orchard. they were working good with the ol faulks call.

Rook-ie · Rook-ie

Had a better hunt this morning with my son... thought he'd pop a few more than he did, but I wasn't much better. However, great fun. Got in before light to set up in a hedgerow with some foam and hard body dekes in the trees and bushes. Several more on the ground, with Triple Play near a fake gut pile no mo...

wheelie · wheelie

Well, it is not a pretty story.... about 200 dead crows in Ontario, and there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief. However, he determined that 98% of the crows had bee...

Minnesota John · Minnesota John

http://www.gofoxpro.com/products/digital_calls/product_scp2.php

Redditch · Redditch

I have a few fields that are very hilly, which makes shooting rabbits and foxes on them (despite the fact that are literally teeming) extremely difficult. So, I've bought one of these high seats, which will put me 17 feet high and give me a birds eye view of the fields. Ideal for my 17 HMR and 22-250 rem. ...

Troy Seal · Troy Seal

Ok i have had my ass handed to me 1 too many times. I dont have decoys so what kind of spread do I need? I thinking maybe a half dozen and some type of motion decoy. Whats the most effective way to set them up. One or two in a tree and the rest on the gound around a good blind? Been lookin at the boondockers o...

Mark · Mark

We shot dove this morning and end up with 38 dove + 1 crow and 1 Eurasian Dove. We had rain for most of the night and the newly planted wheat field ( 40 acre) was too wet to get on so we hunting on the "sewer right of way." The morning started off with light rain and end up with a very light drizzle the...

Steve_Guelph · Steve_Guelph

Got out for two hours today for some crow hunting. Conditions were crap but better than sitting at home. The wind was very strong and the farmer was out playing around with snowmobiles and stuff close to us. Everytime we had them coming in they would see the farmer and spook away. They also stayed very hi...

NGillespie10 · NGillespie10

...yet the worst situation. I was at a Bass Pro Shop and noticed a huge amount of crows hanging out right behind it. That probably had no effect on my purchases regardless of the fact that I bought another decoy. Anyways, just figured I'd share this with you guys since I found it amusing. Sorry about the g...

chip · chip

God bless and rest his warrior soul!!! IMO He was our greatest leader and defender of this country since George S Patton! If you don't have a copy of his book "It Doesn't Take A Hero" you should get one. Awesome read. He was respected by his men and stood by what he said. What more can you ask for!...

chip · chip

My family did the anual Christmas eve thing at my sisters house. Good food, lots of laughs and good times. My niece had brought home a friend of hers, this young man was from New Zealand. 19 years old and very respectful, manerly and basically raised right. I started right off the bat asking him about hu...

Elkhunter · Elkhunter

Here is what my brother and I came up with. The upper hook is for the hoop. The middle "U" is for my guns to prop against. And the bottom bar is to stand on and drive in the ground. My hoop is a 12 ft section of pipe with burlap 54" tall.

JasonSelmes · JasonSelmes

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Highlander · Highlander

I found this on e-bay if any one is interested in it or wants to do the same. Print - opens in a new window or tab | Report item - opens in a new window or tabDescription Shipping and payments 200869596019Item number:Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.Item specificsCondition

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Scottie_The_Boy · Scottie_The_Boy

Took out the 20 gauges today for some fun in the sun. The Wifes remington 1100 and my Mossberg/Maverick Model 88. Both seem to work for the first 75 shells threw um' But I brought along 250 rounds. So I Allowed the barrels to cool as I Talked with the Farmers workers and just watched the birds land with my d...

Steve_Guelph · Steve_Guelph

Anyone know where to order full body decoys in Canada? I am having a hard time trying to find more decoys due to crow hunting is not a very popular thing around here. The big stores do get some but maybe a dozen at a time and the first person looking buys the whole lot. Thanks...Steve

Captain · Captain

After a morning in the deer stand with no luck I thought it would be fun to try to call in a few Crows. He smoked the 1st one that came over. He is hooked for life now.

NGillespie10 · NGillespie10

Due to work and school, this was my first time out this season for crows and it was a learning experience (as most hunts are). I decided to go to a state park that allowed crow hunting which was about an hour from my home. I had been there before, but wanted to try another location where I had never been. I got...

Old Artilleryman · Old Artilleryman

Well, all the wrapping paper and ribbons are in the trash bag, and we are all assessing the various gifts from the family. I am very grateful for all of these, particularly the nifty crow hunting items I received from my perceptive wife. The old (1943) book, Crow Shooting by Bert Popowski is super enter...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	My crow call is older than yours… 287 years old to be precise! Texas crow hunting (Preview) Hi boys, I received an excellent Christmas gift from Skip that has more than a little history behind it. It is a Gibson crow call made from a very special pine tree that dates back into the early 1700’s. Darrell obtained some of this rare wood and turned a few crow calls from it. Here is a little of the...	Gadget Bob	16	1895	Jan 17, 2013 by Mainehunt
	What do you think to the Primos Alpha Dogg ?? (Preview) Been thinking hard about getting a Primos Alpha Dogg. Officially they are banned for use on birds here (even corvids) but ARE allowed for foxes and ground vermin. However, I believe they are allowed south of the border, which is only about a 40 minute drive, and I often get invited there (don't go anywh...	Redditch	17	3599	Jan 17, 2013 by Redditch
	Official Fox Pro Obituary (Preview) Well I did it!!!! My CS-24 is dead. I was crossing a ditch of knee deep water and tipped my sled. It filled with water and the water proof bag that my fox pro was in was not water proof' It got submerged. I took it apart and it is in the drying process now. I will know in the morning if she is gonna work again. The...	chip	19	898	Jan 17, 2013 by Mark
	Upcoming Events of Note - TCP in the House! Texas crow hunting (Preview) Hi boys, A few gatherings of note are in our future. Anybody planning on attending any of these events?SHOT Show 2013 - January 15-18 in Las Vegas, NV (I will be there on the 17th and 18th - Thursday and Friday.)The 2013 World Predator, Wild Hog, and Modern Sporting Arms Expo will be in Waco, Texas on...	Gadget Bob	2	1002	Jan 17, 2013 by Gadget Bob
	Getting ready! (Preview) We are in our final week of deer season here in Central NY - muzzleloader time. Already plenty of venison in the freezer, so I am getting ready for the start of my late crow season. It's hard to brush in blinds with leafless bushes and hardwoods, but I'm trying. Not many large numbers of crows, but I am g...	Rook-ie	9	901	Jan 16, 2013 by Mainehunt
	Store purchased blinds (Preview) Anyone have any pictures of store purchased blinds that they use for crow hunting? I like to make my own but dont always have the time. When I dont have the time I still get dressed in full camouflage head to toe and try to tuck under or into the trees. Just want to get an idea of what others are using. Thanks....	Steve_Guelph	8	1114	Jan 13, 2013 by Redditch
	Difference in equipment (Preview) I've noticed that in almost al, the USA crow shooting videos I have seen, not ONE, not a single one, has used a whirly, and very few use floaters. I suppose its because your crows are a migratory species, and you are constrained by seasons too,mso people can't be bothered to invest in equipment other tha...	Redditch	25	1070	Jan 13, 2013 by Redditch
	Hello from Ontario (Preview) Been on this fourm looking around for a couple years and finally decided to Join. We have a great crow population in my area of around 150,000- 180,000 crows for half of the year and its great to get out and knock a bunch of them down. I see there is alot of great advice on here and im always ready to learn new...	killerky	25	1300	Jan 13, 2013 by NGillespie10
	How far from your blind do u set up your deks (Preview) My last post has raised some questions that I would like to hear from you fellas about set ups. Some like the birds very close to the blind I have been setting up between 25 30 yards. I am already to listen and learn. Give us your thoughts. TY James	james	24	1629	Jan 12, 2013 by Redditch
	Crow decoys (Preview) So, upto now I've been using flocked full bodied crow decoys, but these are expensive at £7.50 each plus P&P Saw some full bodied the other day on EBAY £48.00 for 24 INCLUDING P&P so snapped some up. When the arrived I discovered they were extremely bright and shiney, and unflocked. Ye...	Redditch	16	1322	Jan 11, 2013 by Redditch
	Shotgun Blast & Crows (Preview) I've got a couple of questions, does the noise from the shotgun blast interfere with other incoming crows? And do you think they learn to be more skeptical coming in afterwards because of the noise from being shot at from previous hunts? Those who use the metro system barrels, do you use them to reduce t...	Highlander	10	1261	Jan 9, 2013 by Highlander
	pecan orchard action (Preview) busted a few this morning near a pecan orchard. they were working good with the ol faulks call.	thundergun	3	656	Jan 8, 2013 by killerky
	Better Hunt (Preview) Had a better hunt this morning with my son... thought he'd pop a few more than he did, but I wasn't much better. However, great fun. Got in before light to set up in a hedgerow with some foam and hard body dekes in the trees and bushes. Several more on the ground, with Triple Play near a fake gut pile no mo...	Rook-ie	4	454	Jan 8, 2013 by Highlander
	Dead crows in Canada. (Preview) Well, it is not a pretty story.... about 200 dead crows in Ontario, and there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief. However, he determined that 98% of the crows had bee...	wheelie	3	459	Jan 7, 2013 by Old Artilleryman
	New E-Calling machine, loudest on the market? (Preview) http://www.gofoxpro.com/products/digital_calls/product_scp2.php	Minnesota John	20	2615	Jan 6, 2013 by chip
	New high seat (Preview) I have a few fields that are very hilly, which makes shooting rabbits and foxes on them (despite the fact that are literally teeming) extremely difficult. So, I've bought one of these high seats, which will put me 17 feet high and give me a birds eye view of the fields. Ideal for my 17 HMR and 22-250 rem. ...	Redditch	0	385	Jan 3, 2013 by Redditch
	decoy spread? (Preview) Ok i have had my ass handed to me 1 too many times. I dont have decoys so what kind of spread do I need? I thinking maybe a half dozen and some type of motion decoy. Whats the most effective way to set them up. One or two in a tree and the rest on the gound around a good blind? Been lookin at the boondockers o...	Troy Seal	3	1003	Jan 2, 2013 by nhcrowshooter
	Dove Hunt this morning (Preview) We shot dove this morning and end up with 38 dove + 1 crow and 1 Eurasian Dove. We had rain for most of the night and the newly planted wheat field ( 40 acre) was too wet to get on so we hunting on the "sewer right of way." The morning started off with light rain and end up with a very light drizzle the...	Mark	7	751	Jan 2, 2013 by Highlander
	Only three today in Ontario (Preview) Got out for two hours today for some crow hunting. Conditions were crap but better than sitting at home. The wind was very strong and the farmer was out playing around with snowmobiles and stuff close to us. Everytime we had them coming in they would see the farmer and spook away. They also stayed very hi...	Steve_Guelph	3	355	Jan 1, 2013 by Highlander
	Could it be more perfect... (Preview) ...yet the worst situation. I was at a Bass Pro Shop and noticed a huge amount of crows hanging out right behind it. That probably had no effect on my purchases regardless of the fact that I bought another decoy. Anyways, just figured I'd share this with you guys since I found it amusing. Sorry about the g...	NGillespie10	4	560	Dec 31, 2012 by Highlander
	Good Bye "Stormin Norman" (Preview) God bless and rest his warrior soul!!! IMO He was our greatest leader and defender of this country since George S Patton! If you don't have a copy of his book "It Doesn't Take A Hero" you should get one. Awesome read. He was respected by his men and stood by what he said. What more can you ask for!...	chip	5	536	Dec 30, 2012 by Critter
	Never held a gun??? (Preview) My family did the anual Christmas eve thing at my sisters house. Good food, lots of laughs and good times. My niece had brought home a friend of hers, this young man was from New Zealand. 19 years old and very respectful, manerly and basically raised right. I started right off the bat asking him about hu...	chip	8	658	Dec 30, 2012 by jonthepain
	New blind poles (Preview) Here is what my brother and I came up with. The upper hook is for the hoop. The middle "U" is for my guns to prop against. And the bottom bar is to stand on and drive in the ground. My hoop is a 12 ft section of pipe with burlap 54" tall.	Elkhunter	5	891	Dec 29, 2012 by Elkhunter
	deleted (Preview) deleted -- Edited by JasonSelmes on Monday 3rd of March 2014 12:40:06 AM	JasonSelmes	7	2634	Dec 29, 2012 by jonthepain
	Guided Crow Hunt in Pennsylvania $100 (Preview) I found this on e-bay if any one is interested in it or wants to do the same. Print - opens in a new window or tab \| Report item - opens in a new window or tabDescription Shipping and payments 200869596019Item number:Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.Item specificsCondition A...	Highlander	0	587	Dec 28, 2012 by Highlander
	7-14-12 Target Practising ( 133 Targets ) (Preview) Took out the 20 gauges today for some fun in the sun. The Wifes remington 1100 and my Mossberg/Maverick Model 88. Both seem to work for the first 75 shells threw um' But I brought along 250 rounds. So I Allowed the barrels to cool as I Talked with the Farmers workers and just watched the birds land with my d...	Scottie_The_Boy	7	923	Dec 28, 2012 by Scottie_The_Boy
	Looking for Crow Decoys (Preview) Anyone know where to order full body decoys in Canada? I am having a hard time trying to find more decoys due to crow hunting is not a very popular thing around here. The big stores do get some but maybe a dozen at a time and the first person looking buys the whole lot. Thanks...Steve	Steve_Guelph	7	957	Dec 28, 2012 by Buckshot1822
	Christmas Crows with my 10 year old Grandson (Preview) After a morning in the deer stand with no luck I thought it would be fun to try to call in a few Crows. He smoked the 1st one that came over. He is hooked for life now.	Captain	9	579	Dec 28, 2012 by 8fishermen
	Field report 12/17/12 (Preview) Due to work and school, this was my first time out this season for crows and it was a learning experience (as most hunts are). I decided to go to a state park that allowed crow hunting which was about an hour from my home. I had been there before, but wanted to try another location where I had never been. I got...	NGillespie10	4	574	Dec 28, 2012 by NGillespie10
	A Christmas to "Crow" over! (Preview) Well, all the wrapping paper and ribbons are in the trash bag, and we are all assessing the various gifts from the family. I am very grateful for all of these, particularly the nifty crow hunting items I received from my perceptive wife. The old (1943) book, Crow Shooting by Bert Popowski is super enter...	Old Artilleryman	1	457	Dec 26, 2012 by M12Shooter
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