Pygmy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 2:04 PM, Bill Schmidt said: I have never hunted Crows. Do Black Ravens ever fly on in also? There are Ravens here in Orange County. They seem to be increasing in population. Ravens will come into crow setups sometimes, and they are federally protected, so you have to be careful to avoid shooting them.. 40 years ago, ravens were basically absent in my area...One day while crow hunting we called in and shot 2 of them, thinking they crows and assuming that no ravens were in the area..Once we had them in hand, the size difference was obvious. They are MUCH bigger than any crow.. Nowadays, ravens are plentiful here, so you have to be more careful..If you pay attention, it is easy to tell them from crows on the wing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 50 birds thats a lot good luck......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDrake Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Got out yesterday to new spot. Not in the flyway but was able to manage 15. Moved this morning on the edge of the flyway and got a dozen before the winds blew me out. Not the numbers expected but still a couple of fun hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 22 hours ago, ny hunter said: 50 birds thats a lot good luck......... That's approximately 632 shotgun shells for me 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 We crow hunted a few times after deer season ended but have been focusing on fox the past month. I heard they spread manure at the farm we been hunting, specifically the field where one of our blinds is located. Chomping at the bit to go this weekend if the weather cooperates. I’m a little late to this post but for a load setup, I use a 12 ga w a mod choke and I love using the Winchester AA super sport loads 1 1/8 oz, 7 1/2, 1300 FPS. I used to miss a lot but we worked on building a better blind and letting the crows drop in more before shooting and our numbers have gone way up. A couple pics of our hunts:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodfather Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Check out these pro’s . Thanks for the laughs boys was a good morning 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Check out these pro’s . Thanks for the laughs boys was a good morning Hey we killed 3/4 we shot at right??! Turkeyfeathers call to arms: “Somebody shoot that @!#*er!”Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Check out these pro’s . Thanks for the laughs boys was a good morning Who let Jay hold their crow?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Fun morning indeed. Still laughing " We need to call crow search", "obviously these crows are not in rut', "coyotes killed em all" Waiting for each other to shoot as they fly over head "Shoot the bastid would somebody" Upon retrieval of a not so dead one it latched onto my finger with its foot and couldn't get it off . Lifetime I'm now 3 for 59 I think Thanks fellas 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Good work gents !!Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 After em today. Plenty of shots fired, even killed a couple ! Thanks to tacks for the hunt ! Fwiw, tacks shot these but let me hold them for the photoI lost count after 3Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, TreeGuy said: After em today. Plenty of shots fired, even killed a couple ! Thanks to tacks for the hunt ! Fwiw, tacks shot these but let me hold them for the photo I lost count after 3 Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk We could have used those three to write "1" in the snow 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Couldn’t find anybody to go this afternoon so I’ll hsve to laugh all by myself. Behind friends house. Half hour on stand and not a bird seen though 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodfather Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said: Couldn’t find anybody to go this afternoon so I’ll hsve to laugh all by myself. Behind friends house. Half hour on stand and not a bird seen though Sorry brother I'm with ya in spirit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Nice looking set Jay!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodfather Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said: Nice looking set Jay! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro It would better if that owl was 30ft in a tree . Try that Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolc123 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I have been waiting for one to settle in on the 3/4 eaten deer carcass behind my bedroom window. No takers yet this afternoon. I average about 50/50 on crows with that 100 yard shot with my 10/22. It is a lot tougher when the wind is blowing. The coyotes have been very scarce this year thanks to the great trapping efforts of neighbors on each side so those remains may last thru march. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I have been waiting for one to settle in on the 3/4 eaten deer carcass behind my bedroom window. No takers yet this afternoon. I average about 50/50 on crows with that 100 yard shot with my 10/22. It is a lot tougher when the wind is blowing. The coyotes have been very scarce this year thanks to the great trapping efforts of neighbors on each side so those remains may last thru march. That right there takes all the fun and sport out of crow hunting. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Had 3 come in but way too high , quick circle and gone. Still always fun to be out in the woods. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolc123 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, TreeGuy said: That right there takes all the fun and sport out of crow hunting. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Have you tried it ? It is definitely more comfortable than trudging around thru the snow and mud with a scattergun. That don't too look fun to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Had 3 come in but way too high , quick circle and gone. Still always fun to be out in the woods. So how to decide where to setup?Just flip a coin and pick a spot? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said: So how to decide where to setup? Just flip a coin and pick a spot? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Ideally a fly route to and from roost in dawn or dusk hours . But not privy to any its find a spot you can hunt. Set up a decoy spread and fire up crow fight on Fox pro and hope for the best. My experience is you only get in a sporadic bird or three this way. And I’ll be darned to not shoot at “ the sentry “. I figure they’ll send another. Supposedly a sentry will come in , check out things and if okay will bring in a few others. It’s a crow and I’m pulling the trigger. For those who’ve hunted crows this is a long debated subject and I’m sure you’ve heard it. Lol. Had a good spread today. Those 3 would’nt fully commit Fun as all get up when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 And disclaimer: I’m terrible at crow hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Have you tried it ? It is definitely more comfortable than trudging around thru the snow and mud with a scattergun. That don't too look fun to me. Have I tried it, no. Just deleted a few paragraphs to keep from derailing this thread. You have no crow game, it's ok. They are a tough bird to "hunt". Sounds like you just like it easy. Might as well get a feeder for deer. Side question.... Can you see your corn field from your house ? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I think the "sentry" thing is an old wives tale....I always shot at any crow that came over in range and my partners and I had a few 50 + days back when I was hunting them... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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