Morning Crows

[Bo Butler]

I called a friend who has a pecan grove to ask if a buddy and I could come out and shoot crows this morning. He said we were a little late - those crows have been after the pecans since early September, but we went anyway. Just before light, Set out about 30 decoys, including the battery powered one with 3 birds that go around in a circle and then twirl when it stops. Turned on the FoxPro and within 5 minutes they started working.

We shot for a couple of hours - decoys and dead birds littering the field beside the pecans. Ended up with 57 - but two were on the roofs of barns so couldn't get to them. Really didn't make a dent in them. They were still coming in as we left. Shot a tight choked GH 12 I bought from Scott Gentry and my buddy shot his great grandfather's 16 ga Model 12. A great morning.