Few birds divide opinion like the rook. On the one hand we have farmers, who often endure massive damage to crops at certain times of the year, and on the other, the people who love to hear the most quintessentially English bird going about its business. The background cawing of…
Corvid shooting
When is the best time to shoot corvids?
I know this has nothing to do with pigeon shooting but I wondered if you could tell me the best way to decoy crows from a hide?
How bad are rooks for game birds?
Do rooks do as much harm to nesting game birds as carrion crows and magpies. If so, what's the best method of control?
Crow shooting with a Shotkam
Back in March I caught up with my good friend, Jack Depledge who is also a contributor of Sporting Gun, who writes about college life for young keepers. Jack and I have been pals for a number of years and I always like a catch up where possible – and what…
The right rifle for crow control
Crow shooting is no longer solely for shotgunners. Bruce Potts investigates the relative merits of centrefi res and rimfires for a safe and humane despatch
Crow shooting in the north of England
Here in the north of England, winter and spring can be a difficult time crow shooting to build a decent bags of corvids over decoys, as most of the crow population is dispersed during daylight feeding hours and don’t concentrate their efforts in the same area. A common sight is…
Corvid control – Gamekeeper
Corvid control - Gamekeeper: Corvid control with Larsen traps is a good example of sustainable activity.
Does an owl decoy really help when crow shooting?
Crow shooting: I read a book that said if you put an owl decoy alongside the pigeon pattern it would be mobbed by carrion crows, which you can then shoot. Is this true?
Crow shooting & vermin control
Crow shooting: A rude awakening spurs Richard Brigham into action on the corvids.
Pest control – hooded crows
Hooded crows are a threat to spring lambs and a difficult pest to control, but Bruce Potts thinks they offer some of the most challenging shooting there is
GWCT knocks NT crow ban
The GWCT has criticised the National Trust over its decision to ban the shooting of carrion crow
National Trust says corvids are “rare”
National Trust bans a syndicate from shooting corvids despite significant increase in UK numbers
Charity backs £100k crow control study
Songbird charity commissions the GWCT to carry out a pioneering study into the impact of predation on songbirds
Do I need a permit to shoot crows where I work?
My place of work is constantly attacked by crows, which damage window seals and make a general mess. Is it legal for me to shoot them with my .22 rifle or do I need some kind of permit?