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. Some studies suggest that crows can count and that if three men enter a forest but only two leave, the crows won't return to the area. Crows also have good eyesight. Masks, gloves, everything. But despite their wariness, crows can be fooled.