Dick and I shot 140 crows in the first 40 minutes close to this location. Dick and I both had roughly 8 quadruples each during that 40 minute period. We shot a total of 314 crows in 2 1/2 period. Reminded me of the ole days. This was a morning hunt.
That had to be some serious action Bob. Not much time to do anything but shoot and load! The cattle in your picture sure looked content, especially since the feeders were empty and the pasture short.
We could see them coming in small groups of anywhere from half a dozen to perhaps 20 at a time. Dick and I take turns shooting, that way you can shoot at your own pace without your partner blowing a bird out from under you. For the first 40 minutes we were shooting a crow about every 15 seconds on average. We stayed in that spot for roughly 4 hours before we quit.
Bob, I hunt feeding areas extensively in the fall, some fields have many thousands of birds using them for feeding and the surrounding woodlots for fun and frolics. My biggest issue through the years is that these big congregations seem to move about in one large group. I manage to shoot 30 or 40 and they get smart to whats going on. I only wish I could have birds coming in a dozen at a time over a few hours as small groups equal high body counts.
Ted
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Bob, I hunt feeding areas extensively in the fall, some fields have many thousands of birds using them for feeding and the surrounding woodlots for fun and frolics. My biggest issue through the years is that these big congregations seem to move about in one large group. I manage to shoot 30 or 40 and they get smart to whats going on. I only wish I could have birds coming in a dozen at a time over a few hours as small groups equal high body counts.
Ted
Ted,
I'm a bit hesitant to offer an idea to a seasoned crow shooter, especially from afar. You've probably already tried it, but if I was confronted with that problem, I'd stay far enough away only a few at a time would hear me call. Increase the volume as needed.
We've had success 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile off a feeding area. Crows trickling in all day. Have a ten or fifteen minute lull and stupidly get impatient. Ramp up the volume too fast and the have a flock of fifty come in. That's my two cents.
