Well, I've been really struggling to shoot any crows. Went out with my sons this weekend - which was awsome for me in itself. We had some action and got a couple, but something is not right.
Besides the fact that there are not big numbers (hundreds) of crows, we should still be taking at least a dozen or so.
I have 6 decoys on the ground, 3 in trees, plus motion of triple play and mojo. Also have Buster II and an owl but did not use.
Have listened to Bob's calling CD about 30 times through, have a Gibson and several other hand calls. My e-caller is homemade with Radio Shack mini amp and horn.
I am thinking my e-caller needs a serious upgrade -- it's ok but volume and clarity suffer. Do you think crows are shy of the caller?
How well hidden are you? Also, are your boys sitting absolutely still without looking up when crows are coming in?
Using face-paint or face masks? The best thing I ever did was use a face net that covers from the bottom of my eyes on down, with a hat pulled down to the tops of my eyes. This allows me to look straight up without a white face spooking the crows.
Rook; we've struggled all year around the Albany area. Places we've always had good numbers of birds are just not producing numbers this year. Got into them real good in a corn field 2 weeks ago, decoying birds the whole time we were out, tried it again this weekend, blind & dekes in different area & got zip. Mile square area & no one else is hunting it, don't get it. Keep blaming it on the screwy winter, but I think some of it must be me. Jerry
This last time I went I got a few with small groups. But I was hide to good and had tough shots in trees. Than what I did hit went in tall bruchs on side of hill. Didn't get to pick them up for pictures. I think I will take picture of land where I do hunt. Now I would say what I use but may stir up shot size lol. Well I use a Benelli 20 Super Nova full choke no 5 shot 11/4 load. They was up there but left 12ga home. But take note reloads from squirrel hunting. Most time this late of session I take 12ga imp mod 7 1/2 shot. Early season use 20ga with 8 shot. I do take exta choke with me depends on cover. Use mod or full choke. This season about over with hear in Kentucky, last of this month , than back in Sept. Well hope u have better luck next trip :)