For numerous people crow hunting could be as challenging as well as rewarding as any type of sort of hunting that exists. To continuously fool one of the most intelligent birds known to guy, is harder than it might appear, BUT with this details and methods you could have a sought after edge. The crow is among one of the most smart and also well sighted birds that exist. Obviously the very first factor that you have to perform in order to search this amazing bird is to locate them. I have located In practically 40 years of crow hunting experience that a top quality pair of binoculars to assist locate far-off crows are a must. For the money, my favorite optics are the Leupold Cascade, camouflage 8x42mm, which cost about $300.00 or the Leupold Wind Stream Mesa, camo 10x50mm which sell for around $220.00. An additional set that I have used for many years is the Nikon Desire Season camouflage 8x36mm which sell for around $280.00. All of these work very well for researching their regional habits in a provided area. By viewing as well as examining their air travel patterns you can most effectively establish an optimal website for your decoy configuration. Once this is determined you could make use of these “flyways” as great ambush sites, as crows relate to offered flyways. Throughout early spring season when crows are nesting, as well as living in pairs (not teams) no actual flyways exsist. As summertime approaches as well as the youthful leave the nest, the crows begin developing teams considering that there is safety and security in large numbers. Now is when they can be patterned. As wintertime strategies larger flocks are developed. At night crows will organize with each other for security in treetops versus their enemies such as the great horned owl. These focused areas are described as the “roost”. Hunting a roost in fall and also winter season is the best.
Some folks know, some don’t, that crows are mortal opponents with birds of prey, such as hawks, owls, eagles ect. For this reason a great arrangement of decoys including an owl or hawk decoy combined with crow decoys is preferred to fool this bird. I have actually discovered that the plastic complete sized crow decoys function the most effective. This type of arrangement works very well with modern-day electronic calling tools with remote speakers as well as mouth asks for us more skilled crowers. My preferred calling tapes are Johnny Stewart’s “Crow Battling An Owl”, “Combating Crows”, “The Crow Reville”, and lastly the “Fatality Cry of A Crow”. After being less active all evening, crows are starving and much more threatening in the early morning, compared to later on in the day.They are ready to eat and also FIGHT. Frequently, in the beginning light, they could be lured in closer to an arrangement, placing them in fatal shotgun variety. As the day endures they can come to be more mindful and also tired significance they will certainly come to the configuration however sometimes they will certainly remain high airborne and also not be deceived into weapon array. With mornings constantly being an excellent hunt, the crow can likewise be tracked throughout all daylight hours. Situate a flock with a great set of binoculars, then make your move. Concealment is obligatory. From an aerial view the crow will certainly always have the advantage. Complete camouflage, consisting of face mask, hat, gloves and also weapon camouflage is most effectively.(Swaying a shiny gun barrel around will certainly frequently send them on their way with no chances fired.) As soon as chances are fired, that place as well as arrangement are done, proceed. Crows are to smart to be fooled again at that place. For diehards like me, relocate to a new location by glassing as well as finding even more birds, make your arrangement , then get ready for even more activity.
Preferred configuration websites are those that offer thick pay for human camouflage without the obstruction of too many over head trees and limbs. I have pursued a roost in my state that numbers over 100,000 crows. With my homework I know exactly where they roost. With definite well-known flyways I understand exactly where to arrangement, with regards to 1/2 mile plus away from the roost. My choice for this scenario is the thick undercover where I can generally put a huge tree in between me and also the incoming birds, because they could not see me til its too late as well as it conceals my movement. A good morning quest for me around means about a 100 crows will not be getting home tonight. In some cases semi open areas can be terrific configuration websites if they are on a flyway. I favor the little popup camo, loose netted searching blinds. There are times on very, very windy days, crows fly naturally low to the ground, (in gun range) pertaining to and from the roost. On these celebrations no decoys are required, one ought to promptly discover camouflage under these roads and also good luck trying to keep you weapon packed with shells. As one wave comes and goes the next is sure to be ideal behind. I have had more than 1 1/2 hour non stop shoots during these times. This is the exception when you do not need to stand up and also transfer because they will certainly utilize their flyway whatever and the crows that haven’t gotten there yet have actually not heard the previous gos.
For me, my Remington Version 1100, in semi automatic, is an exceptional firearm option. When the action is hot a straightforward pull of the trigger beats pump activity in my opinion. Certainly I know that pumps are the option of some hunters, and also you need to utilize just what ever you are most comfy with. Crows are not the easiest birds to knock out of the sky. 12 scale has the power for me. Go number 4 is my favored BB dimension as it has the power to damage bone at further distances giving me a 40-50+ backyard advantage. Complete choke works most effectively to keep the pattern tight. A crow coming in the direction of you is easier to down than the ones that are trying to fly away, yet, the 4 chance will certainly give you a lot more range as they try to run away.
The crow could be located around the globe and there are really higher varieties of them in the US. If you have not yet experienced the thrill of a crow quest yet do on your own a favor as it doesn’t require a large investment and it is such a thrilling journey! If at first you don’t succeed, you have probably been identified by these sensible birds, gain from the encounter and also try once again. With a great configuration and appropriate camouflage you should be extremely successful. Constantly remember to examine the laws, laws, and also designated periods of your state as well as most of all, HAVE FUN !!! Kindly include the younger generation with you on your crow tracks to keep this custom alive.