Crow Busters Forum

rz · rz

I've been lurking around this site for some time now and thought I should finally join. Things are a bit slow now, as far as a lot of crows (at least for me anyways) as winter is winding down, but should start to heat up soon. I do have the luxury of a year round open season though, so I have that going for me. My...

Wingsetter · Wingsetter

Got out a little later then I would of liked , but with it being 20 degrees out I wasn't to upset. Had a few good shots yet and ended up with 14 hitting the frozen ground.

popacrow · popacrow

I have a fine Ithaca Model 51 Deluxe Trap 12 guage that I would like to use on crow, what 12 guage round would you suggest for popping-crows??? -- Edited by popacrow on Sunday 13th of March 2011 05:15:28 AM -- Edited by popacrow on Sunday 13th of March 2011 05:17:55 AM

Shadow · Shadow

I'm trying to obtain some of the old style carrylite crow decoys with feet. I don't think they have made them for several years now. I think they were actually made by Sportplast from Italy. These are the ones with the flat foot bases that measure about 5" wide by 2.5" front to back. They w...

Troy Seal · Troy Seal

Whats your favorite field gun. I have 5 shotguns but the one I pick up the most when heading out for some bird kill'in is my benelli M1. I have a 28" M2 barrel on it. Gonna have it backbored and forcing cone lengthened. After backboreing it I will have to use optima plus choke tubes. So Im gonna call th...

chip · chip

In case you fellas didn't catch my post on Skips thread CHECK BASS PRO RIGHT NOW!! I bought Remington Gun Club loads 1 1/8 3 dram 7.5's this weekend for 54 bucks a case. Unless you break in to a sporting goods store somewhere you wont find them any cheaper. Buy all you can!! Ammo is going to skyrocket ve...

8fishermen · 8fishermen

Seeing the peanuts in Skips post made me think of this again. What all have y'all found a crow carring. We have found lots of pecans. One had about 10 acorns laying on the ground and in its mouth and the craw was FULL of them. It was so full they fell out when it hit the ground. The strangest thing so far was a ha...

crowaddict · crowaddict

Doug · Doug

The most well known crow call craftsman, Darrell Gibson, just sent me six custom made and tuned crow calls. Anyone can use different kinds of woods but you can count on these to produce only the very finest in crow sounds as well. First Photo from Left to right: Call #1: It is made of Spalted Oak, a...

FYI - Crow Cassette Users · Doug

CrowMart just got some Johnny Stewart cassettes in: Young Crow in Distress Fighting Crows Crow Frenzy Death Cry of a Crow Crow Distress w/ Owl Crow & Owl Fight $17.95 p...

8fishermen · 8fishermen

Do you measure pattern percentage from outside of core to outside of core? Or from farthest flier to farthest flier? I have always used farthest flier but it may make more sense to measure the core of the pattern. Anyone know for sure which is correct.

ba24 · ba24

I didn't want to hijack Skip's thread on shot size in regards to long range shooting but I think this relates to the topic. What criteria goes into consistent success at long range? How far do you lead them? Shot and choke size? How do you judge distance? I know I have a comfort zone determined by the size o...

Skip · Skip

This subject continues to be of great interests. We have discussed it before but shedding more daylight on this issue will be worthwhile. Just note above, I said "killing a crow"...not a duck or goose or turkey. Here goes.. Shot size is a bigger issue than choke constriction on being able t...

watch em fall · watch em fall

All this debating is informative and fun. I say put a 28 gauge in Skip Woody's hands loaded with any shell you choose and he would out shoot most of us with any gun we own. As I have said it is more who is shooting than what they are shooting. Again some good info, but no one will change their ways will they?

Mark · Mark

Hey Guys, being relitivly new to crow busters I hope this topic has not already be covered.. Can anyone help me identify the decoys in the pictures? My neighbor gave me these several years ago and he said he found them in his mom's attic. Thanks a lot! Mark

canoemac · canoemac

I had about given up on crows for the moment; our big gang using a landfill has broken up and I presumed that most of the birds were paired up and mating. Took a trip to the river bottom during the afternoon and saw about 40 or so feeding in a field. Returned at daybreak yesterday and killed nine in a howli...

Mike27 · Mike27

I know this topic was brought up before, but I forgot. I picked up some 12 ga. 1 1/8 oz. 3 dram 1200 fps estates, 7 1/2 and 8's. I did a quick 5 minute R&G mainly to make sure they would eject. Killed 2 and did some rapid fire tests. No problems. I reload, but I get lazy and pick up cheapos for back ups. Anybo...

Mainehunt · Mainehunt

When looking at shot size diameter, 7&1/2s are exactly halfway between #6s and #8s. So why the 1/2?? Kev <><

ba24 · ba24

Anyone know anything about this gun? Is it a good crow gun? Is $550.00 a good price new? Pros? Cons?

ublycrow · ublycrow

37 years old now and I've been hunting crow since I was 14. I've killed thousands but I'm still not calling myself an expert. What are your thoughts on overcast days for crows? Its cold and plenty of snow in Michigan. I made 2 sits this weekend. I could hear birds but they did not offer shots this weeke...

kayak_geek · kayak_geek

Thought we had access to a private farm last Saturday but when my friend called the owner he said no because our point of contact wasn't going to be with us. So we headed to a Virginia WMA nearby.Tough when you are just walking in and setting out the decoys without knowing the place. We still had a great aft...

8fishermen · 8fishermen

After getting into crow hunting and loving it, I have a new found interest in all nuisance animals and trapping. I am researching trap types and sets for beaver and nutria. I have lots of access to healthy populations of these. I know several of y'all hunt yotes. Just curious if any of y'all trap or hunt o...

SHANEDOG · SHANEDOG

http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1296928404/This+is+just+to+cool+not+to+spread...

8fishermen · 8fishermen

I broke a thousand today!!! I needed 19 for a total kill of 1000. I shot 35 times and killed 22. Pictured is the lucky winning customer and then a few of his buddies. This is a total 1000 for all the hunts I have been on with the other hunters included as we haven't figured out how to keep track of individuals...

jonthepain · jonthepain

Just got this photo from PP - he tore my Savage .223 down and rebuilt it from the inside out, and camo'd it for me... Thanks Pup! I can't wait to take it out!

chip · chip

I had an awesome season, my best ever. I don't suggest EVER setting a goal for yourself if you are the least competitive. I made a statement in September of 2010 that I would kill a thousand crows this season. I had bought the CS-24, a new MAXUS and worked evening shift for 6 months. My numbers during Novem...

Crowtec · Crowtec

A grounded squadron...all flight privileges have been permanently revoked...Crowtec

lawncrow · lawncrow

I recently purchased a mojo wounded woodpecker decoy and used it last week. I had a few crows come in but was wondering if the flapper type is more effective. It seems the flappers wear out much sooner than the spinner does. Both "Busters" died after only a year of use.

gearly65 · gearly65

Finally, I had some help posting the picture from my hunt on the last day of the season.

jonthepain · jonthepain

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hello all (Preview) I've been lurking around this site for some time now and thought I should finally join. Things are a bit slow now, as far as a lot of crows (at least for me anyways) as winter is winding down, but should start to heat up soon. I do have the luxury of a year round open season though, so I have that going for me. My...	rz	15	1049	Mar 14, 2011 by Mainehunt
	Sunday Morning Hunt (Preview) Got out a little later then I would of liked , but with it being 20 degrees out I wasn't to upset. Had a few good shots yet and ended up with 14 hitting the frozen ground.	Wingsetter	5	723	Mar 14, 2011 by Mainehunt
	Ithaca Model 51 Deluxe Trap 12 guage: anybody use one on crows???? (Preview) I have a fine Ithaca Model 51 Deluxe Trap 12 guage that I would like to use on crow, what 12 guage round would you suggest for popping-crows??? -- Edited by popacrow on Sunday 13th of March 2011 05:15:28 AM -- Edited by popacrow on Sunday 13th of March 2011 05:17:55 AM	popacrow	4	2182	Mar 14, 2011 by nhcrowshooter
	Old Style Carrylite/Sportplast Crow Decoys with Feet (Preview) I'm trying to obtain some of the old style carrylite crow decoys with feet. I don't think they have made them for several years now. I think they were actually made by Sportplast from Italy. These are the ones with the flat foot bases that measure about 5" wide by 2.5" front to back. They w...	Shadow	21	3918	Mar 12, 2011 by Bob
	Favorite field gun? (Preview) Whats your favorite field gun. I have 5 shotguns but the one I pick up the most when heading out for some bird kill'in is my benelli M1. I have a 28" M2 barrel on it. Gonna have it backbored and forcing cone lengthened. After backboreing it I will have to use optima plus choke tubes. So Im gonna call th...	Troy Seal	49	5037	Mar 12, 2011 by Hizzoner
	Check Bass Pro NOW!!!! (Preview) In case you fellas didn't catch my post on Skips thread CHECK BASS PRO RIGHT NOW!! I bought Remington Gun Club loads 1 1/8 3 dram 7.5's this weekend for 54 bucks a case. Unless you break in to a sporting goods store somewhere you wont find them any cheaper. Buy all you can!! Ammo is going to skyrocket ve...	chip	3	855	Mar 12, 2011 by M12Shooter
	What's the strangest things you have found in a crows beak?? (Preview) Seeing the peanuts in Skips post made me think of this again. What all have y'all found a crow carring. We have found lots of pecans. One had about 10 acorns laying on the ground and in its mouth and the craw was FULL of them. It was so full they fell out when it hit the ground. The strangest thing so far was a ha...	8fishermen	16	2152	Mar 12, 2011 by Mr Benelli
	last crow hunt (Preview)	crowaddict	9	903	Mar 11, 2011 by black duck nick
	Awesome Custom Crow Calls (Preview) The most well known crow call craftsman, Darrell Gibson, just sent me six custom made and tuned crow calls. Anyone can use different kinds of woods but you can count on these to produce only the very finest in crow sounds as well. First Photo from Left to right: Call #1: It is made of Spalted Oak, a...	Doug	14	6827	Mar 11, 2011 by Doug
	FYI - Crow Cassette Users (Preview) CrowMart just got some Johnny Stewart cassettes in: Young Crow in Distress Fighting Crows Crow Frenzy Death Cry of a Crow Crow Distress w/ Owl Crow & Owl Fight $17.95 p...	Doug	1	1156	Mar 11, 2011 by Doug
	How to measure pattern size? (Preview) Do you measure pattern percentage from outside of core to outside of core? Or from farthest flier to farthest flier? I have always used farthest flier but it may make more sense to measure the core of the pattern. Anyone know for sure which is correct.	8fishermen	2	825	Mar 10, 2011 by 10gacrowshooter
	Long Range shooting (Preview) I didn't want to hijack Skip's thread on shot size in regards to long range shooting but I think this relates to the topic. What criteria goes into consistent success at long range? How far do you lead them? Shot and choke size? How do you judge distance? I know I have a comfort zone determined by the size o...	ba24	40	5361	Mar 10, 2011 by Bob
	Shot size vs. pellet count vs. choke constriction vs. killing a crow at long distances (Preview) This subject continues to be of great interests. We have discussed it before but shedding more daylight on this issue will be worthwhile. Just note above, I said "killing a crow"...not a duck or goose or turkey. Here goes.. Shot size is a bigger issue than choke constriction on being able t...	Skip	43	9394	Mar 10, 2011 by Hizzoner
	Shooting Skill (Preview) All this debating is informative and fun. I say put a 28 gauge in Skip Woody's hands loaded with any shell you choose and he would out shoot most of us with any gun we own. As I have said it is more who is shooting than what they are shooting. Again some good info, but no one will change their ways will they?	watch em fall	19	1268	Mar 10, 2011 by nhcrowshooter
	Can anyone help me identify these decoys? (Preview) Hey Guys, being relitivly new to crow busters I hope this topic has not already be covered.. Can anyone help me identify the decoys in the pictures? My neighbor gave me these several years ago and he said he found them in his mom's attic. Thanks a lot! Mark	Mark	9	945	Mar 9, 2011 by Mark
	Back to hunting (Preview) I had about given up on crows for the moment; our big gang using a landfill has broken up and I presumed that most of the birds were paired up and mating. Took a trip to the river bottom during the afternoon and saw about 40 or so feeding in a field. Returned at daybreak yesterday and killed nine in a howli...	canoemac	1	555	Mar 9, 2011 by shaddart
	Estate shells (Preview) I know this topic was brought up before, but I forgot. I picked up some 12 ga. 1 1/8 oz. 3 dram 1200 fps estates, 7 1/2 and 8's. I did a quick 5 minute R&G mainly to make sure they would eject. Killed 2 and did some rapid fire tests. No problems. I reload, but I get lazy and pick up cheapos for back ups. Anybo...	Mike27	6	854	Mar 9, 2011 by watch em fall
	WHY is it called 7 and a 1/2? (Preview) When looking at shot size diameter, 7&1/2s are exactly halfway between #6s and #8s. So why the 1/2?? Kev <><	Mainehunt	14	980	Mar 8, 2011 by Hizzoner
	Beretta 390 shotgun (Preview) Anyone know anything about this gun? Is it a good crow gun? Is $550.00 a good price new? Pros? Cons?	ba24	15	3978	Mar 8, 2011 by ba24
	Need your opinion (Preview) 37 years old now and I've been hunting crow since I was 14. I've killed thousands but I'm still not calling myself an expert. What are your thoughts on overcast days for crows? Its cold and plenty of snow in Michigan. I made 2 sits this weekend. I could hear birds but they did not offer shots this weeke...	ublycrow	8	852	Mar 7, 2011 by Hizzoner
	Gave It The Old College Try (Preview) Thought we had access to a private farm last Saturday but when my friend called the owner he said no because our point of contact wasn't going to be with us. So we headed to a Virginia WMA nearby.Tough when you are just walking in and setting out the decoys without knowing the place. We still had a great aft...	kayak_geek	3	872	Mar 7, 2011 by Sniper John
	Any of you crow busters also trap?? (Preview) After getting into crow hunting and loving it, I have a new found interest in all nuisance animals and trapping. I am researching trap types and sets for beaver and nutria. I have lots of access to healthy populations of these. I know several of y'all hunt yotes. Just curious if any of y'all trap or hunt o...	8fishermen	8	2524	Mar 6, 2011 by KOB
	LEWIS AND CLARK AIRGUN (Preview) http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1296928404/This+is+just+to+cool+not+to+spread...	SHANEDOG	4	764	Mar 4, 2011 by 8fishermen
	Nine hundred and ninety-nine, one thousand, one thaousand and one... (Preview) I broke a thousand today!!! I needed 19 for a total kill of 1000. I shot 35 times and killed 22. Pictured is the lucky winning customer and then a few of his buddies. This is a total 1000 for all the hunts I have been on with the other hunters included as we haven't figured out how to keep track of individuals...	8fishermen	20	1675	Mar 4, 2011 by SHANEDOG
	Coyote gun is done! (Preview) Just got this photo from PP - he tore my Savage .223 down and rebuilt it from the inside out, and camo'd it for me... Thanks Pup! I can't wait to take it out!	jonthepain	26	3892	Mar 4, 2011 by SHANEDOG
	Its Over, but I got my Goal!!! (Preview) I had an awesome season, my best ever. I don't suggest EVER setting a goal for yourself if you are the least competitive. I made a statement in September of 2010 that I would kill a thousand crows this season. I had bought the CS-24, a new MAXUS and worked evening shift for 6 months. My numbers during Novem...	chip	8	1122	Mar 3, 2011 by nhcrowshooter
	Black Max Photo (Preview) A grounded squadron...all flight privileges have been permanently revoked...Crowtec	Crowtec	25	1928	Mar 3, 2011 by kayak_geek
	Mojo type decoys VS flappers (Preview) I recently purchased a mojo wounded woodpecker decoy and used it last week. I had a few crows come in but was wondering if the flapper type is more effective. It seems the flappers wear out much sooner than the spinner does. Both "Busters" died after only a year of use.	lawncrow	11	1882	Mar 3, 2011 by Mainehunt
	Photo from final hunt of the season (Preview) Finally, I had some help posting the picture from my hunt on the last day of the season.	gearly65	3	692	Mar 3, 2011 by gearly65
	Today's Youtube (Preview)	jonthepain	5	682	Mar 3, 2011 by Mainehunt
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