In Connecticut, most crows will remain throughout the winter. Commonly, crow roosts are found in stands of mature trees and can be located near homes, buildings, walkways and parking lots. Fecal droppings can accumulate under a crow roost, presenting a health hazard and nuisance by covering cars, walkways and other objects. Another concern is the loud noise associated with thousands of crows. Some relief from the noise and fecal droppings of crows is possible through disruption techniques such as playing recorded crow distress calls, frightening the crows with noisemakers or a combination of both.
Persistence is necessary.
The crow is classified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a migratory game bird and state hunting regulations must comply with federal guidelines. Presently, there is no limit on the number of crows that can be taken during the regulated hunting season. For more information, see the current Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide. The P-R Program provides funding through an excise tax on the sale of sporting firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment. The remaining 25 percent of the funding is matched by the Connecticut Wildlife Division.