Upon retrieving their milk from the porch, people found the bottles opened and the cream gone. It seems crows followed the milkmen on their deliveries, pried the paper lids off the bottles and helped themselves to breakfast. Because of their ingenuity, crows have their defenders. A society of crow fanciers publishes a newsletter called the Corvi Chronicle. Their intelligence has also made them a favorite of hunters.
Crows can provide a real hunting challenge.
In Missouri, crow season runs from Nov. 1 to March 3. A small game hunting license and a sporting ethic are all that are needed. Well, maybe cunning and patience help, too. Crows are wary. If a person walking in the forest suddenly stops, any crows nearby will instantly fly away.