wtnhunt Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 crows. Some may recall the problem we had last year with crows stealing seed from our garden. They wiped out our corn and a pea planting right after the corn sprouted. Got to get a little revenge earlier on this year and discovered that sniping these rotten pests can be quite challenging and fun too. Have not kept count and never took any pics. Longest shot with a confirmed dead bird ranged at 134 yards with the .223 with a 55 grain soft point. Amazing how many birds came to that one's funeral but would never land on the ground, true cowards. Afraid to take a shot into the trees, just don't know where the bullet will end up. On several occasions we would have 3 or 4 crows on the ground and whenever you pop one they would vacate. Couple months back had a couple about 70 yards behind the house. Bumped the mag in my RR and headed to my vantage point and pulled the charging handle back along the way as I snuck into position for the shot. Those rotten little birds just happened to line up as I was flipping the safety off and thought crossed my mind, hmmm if I take both with a single shot they will not have the opportunity to fly off. Had both in my scope, but they were no longer lined up so I patiently waited and the second both were inline even though I did not have both exactly perfectly centered but close, I squeezed my finger around the trigger. Both birds down with a single shot. Closer one was about 70 yards and the further about a yard behind it. Hit the second bird exactly where I was holding. Probably never do it again, but will definitely try again given the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 i remember the problems you had with them and the garden. didn't come to mind that's what you were talking about. crows are pretty small to shoot with the rifle. they're a tough and smart bird too. Good shooting! crows really don't have any natural predators and if they were picking through my garden i'd start shooting them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Yep, they are smaller than they look. Lot of feathers makes them look bigger I guess. Unfortunately our season is not open on them right now and they are around a lot now. Had a good discussion with our warden last year about this time of the year and he was a bit of help with his suggestions. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 We don't have too much trouble with crows, but I've popped a few blackbirds eating my corn sprouts in the past. Deer are my biggest pest early in the garden, then coons as the corn matures. Electric fence takes care of about 98% of my problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Electric fence takes care of about 98% of my problems. Some moron here probably gave you the idea to try a fence. Unfortunately the fence does not stop the crows. Radio on while the corn was getting started seemed to be a help this year with the crows, someone here gave that tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 We're all morons William, some just have more land than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Some moron here probably gave you the idea to try a fence. Unfortunately the fence does not stop the crows. Radio on while the corn was getting started seemed to be a help this year with the crows, someone here gave that tip. radio also keeps bears out of bee hives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 neighbor uses radio to keep raccoons and bobcats away from his shed where he keeps his geese and chickens. i just put my garden in this past weekend. i put chicken wire around it and that seems to keep everything out but the bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Some moron here probably gave you the idea to try a fence. Unfortunately the fence does not stop the crows. Radio on while the corn was getting started seemed to be a help this year with the crows, someone here gave that tip. a little lead thrown out there at the right time don't hurt either...had to teach the geese that emerging corn is NOT a food supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 my garden seems good so far. my dad's ag fields are another story. got another woodchuck yesterday. haven't noticed problems with crows or geese in the corn. maybe just lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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