Guest Tiff Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I've got a new long range rifle coming at the end of this week and would like to try it out on some crows 'way way out there' The one shoot I've got where I can easily reach beyond one click is now strangely devoid of any rabbits All I can find are these narrow 6-20" deep holes around the place.... So I need to get some crows into the area on the day. Due to stock coming into the field next week, I've probably got only 1 chance of this in the next 6 weeks, so want to do it right. Apart from gutted rabbits and crow decoys, what other things can be used? Any tips greatly appreciated Tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bit of wheat or sheep feed pellets but they have to find them, pehaps a dead rabbit belly up would get them into the area. If the farmer is feeding his ewes which he probably will be 30 minutes after he has gone and the sheep have eaten most of the grub you will have crows etc about. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 you can always try one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiff Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I might see if he's got a few sheep pellets to spare then...He gave up on scarecrows years ago. I've always decoyed crows when shotgun shooting and never really waited to see how readily they land - still alive. A few bits off rubbish (staked down so it doesn't blow off) are the only other tricks I've heard of. If I get a chance at the end of this week to go out, I'll take the video camera and record all the missed shots Any other tricks to bring them in would be great thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Put a dead rabbit out in a field an hour or so before dawn, sit back in your hide and wait for first light. Sorry about that, just thought I would play the fill in the missing word game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 A dead sheep carcuss if you can get your hands on one, Stick it out in the field and leave it for a day or two , then get down there for some fun, Magpies , crows ,rooks and even Black backs, all on the hit list. Is it the 30-338 that you sent me a pm about a while ago thats the new toy cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiff Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yes thats the new toy, just hoping it survied the 70,000PSI+ proof today.... Can't wait to see the look on the farmers face when I ask for a dead sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 well placed rabbits in young sugar beet are fatal fro crows especially if you do like me and shoot them out of the bathroom window, its totally safe by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menial 1 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Pedigree chum mixer pressed in with your heel so they can't just pick them up and fly. Carcasses are usually favourite and as Elwood said get there before daylight for the best results. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Pedigree chum mixer pressed in with your heel so they can't just pick them up and fly. Carcasses are usually favourite and as Elwood said get there before daylight for the best results.Pete. I have been doing a bit of crow shooting with my 6mm br and see your advice about getting there before light. One question is do you do all this for one shot and hopefully a kill and then do they all fly away, or do you get more shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 if there is a pair sometimes if you shoot 1 the other will mob the carcas and if you are quick a second shot can arrise , but not always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auquhollie Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Try a couple of magpie decoys sat on a dead rabbit. Works a treat when decoying. Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Went onto a farm today where we have been asked to have a go at the crows, the tombola were all over the track down from the main road hundreds of the b#####ds, On closer examination there were several grain/seed spillages on the track and the crows were on them like flys round a t##d Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.t Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 a small disco mirror ball. i'm told that they just cant resist something glittery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiff Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 a small disco mirror ball. i'm told that they just cant resist something glittery That makes sense, but I'd never of thought of it! Will give it a go along with the other suggestions this Saturday, if the weather permits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxwhistler Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have an idea that it is not legal to use a mirrored object to decoy birds. Someone correct me please if i`m wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You are right, you cant use a glitter ball or any recorded calls for that matter. You can use a recorded call to bring them in close for a photo though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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