Put food where you want the blackbirds to be. Some types of blackbirds will eat basically everything, Including meat. However, to attract all species of blackbirds, you should scatter seeds. Sunflower seeds and corn are perfect. Many people consider it unsporting to lure prey, but, if it's legal to do so where you intend to "hunt" do so if your conscious permits.
Create a hiding spot. Blackbirds have keen eyesight, so you'll want to be hidden. A tent blind or hiding spot in shrubs or bushes will be fine.
Wait! After a month or so, hundreds of blackbirds should know of your food source and constantly be coming to it.
Stalk the blackbirds if you know of a place where blackbirds are at, and you want to hunt them. Blackbirds have good eyesight, so you should wear camouflage. Walk slowly, making sure not to step on dry leafs or twigs. Try to keep something in between you and the birds as you stalk towards them. When you're close enough, slowly ready your weapon, and take the shot.
Make decoys. Many different things can be used as decoys. Dead blackbirds, cardboard silhouettes, or the personal favorite of one person at least, dove decoys spray painted black.
Arrange the decoys in a realistic way. Blackbirds prefer to stay close to each other, so the decoys should be pretty close. Put the decoys in an open place where passing blackbirds can see them.
Shoot the birds down if you don't have another option. If you're shooting around people or in city limits, you'll want to use an air rifle. They're quiet, not too expensive, and don't shoot too long distances. And they certainly have the power to humanely kill blackbirds. Hunt Blackbirds Step 8.jpgIf hunting away from people and out of city limits, you can use a .22 LR or a shotgun. If using a shotgun, use light loads, or you'll destroy the blackbird.
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