Even'in crow eaters,
I think the best way to fix crow is as follows.
Take one fresh crow, I prefer crows which have been head shot as it usually ruins less breast meat.
Clean crow as quickly after harvest as possible and no more then 30 minutes later, taking care to get all the pin feathers removed from the legs. If done quickly enough there will be no need to scald or singe the bird as the pins will come clean with the rest of the feathers.
Dress the bird and cool ASAP.
Take 1/2 cube of real butter per bird, 1/4t each of salt & pepper. Add 1/2t of your favorite chile seasoning and a couple good shakes from the Tabasco bottle. Melt/combine the above over low heat taking care not to burn the butter, allowing it only to turn to a light brown color.
Crow seems to have little flavor in and of itself, so proper seasoning and cooking is of great concern.
Marinate in the frig. for 2 hours, turning the bird every 30 min. to assure complete coverage with the seasoned butter.
Wet a cedar shingle completely - size depends on the size of the bird - but allow at least an inch on all sides of the bird. You may need to weight the shingles to help them stay submerged until soaked through.
When the shingles are about ready, turn your oven on to broil, using a med. broil temp.
Place the birds, breast up on the shingles and pour the butter mix over all the birds equally.
IMPORTANT TIP. The birds are quite oily so it important to place a large pan in the bottom of the oven to catch the drippings.
Place the shingles containing the crows into the oven taking care to maintain clearence between the birds and the sides of the oven.
Rotate the birds around the oven every 5 - 7 minutes so as to cook each bird equally and evenly.
Cook until the edges of the shingles just start to char at the edges, a total of about 18 - 20 minutes.
Remove the drip pan, using the drippings to make a delightful brown gravy which is great served over toast or mashed potatoes.
Oh yes, don't forget to clean up the kitchen, oven etc. as well as carry out the remaining shingles. Whatever you do, don't try running those crows down the garbage disposer as their so tough your going to be out some major repair bills not to mention the dis-favor of the little lady.
Enjoy the gravy and keep em coming! :-D
