Pick of the crop

Over the years I have had many good sessions shooting around farms to keep corvid numbers down and help to reduce the amount of agricultural damage they cause. In this article I explain how I go about shooting around buildings, including tips and things to be aware of.

The first thing may seem obvious, but you must confirm that the farmer is happy for you to shoot around his buildings. I will often intercept birds before they get to a farm, as it can be more logical to control the numbers without causing disturbance to the livestock