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Michael C.:
Does anyone know the difference between eagle feathers for fletching vs. other feathers? I know that they are illegal feathers, but I have a bird coming from the National Eagle Repository hopefully sometime in 2010. Just wanted to hear thoughts about the possible differences in fletching and if it is worth using a few feathers for one or two arrows.

Tsalagi:
Wow, you're a raptor rehabber? If so, I applaud you!!!!

Eagle feathers were used as fletching by Native Americans and also in Europe and Asia. There are Japanese arrows fletched with eagle feathers. If you don't mind my saying so, a better use for the feathers is to donate them to any local tribes in your region. They have tremendous Spiritual value and they'll become heirlooms passed down for generations.

Michael C.:

--- Quote from: Tsalagi on December 16, 2009, 05:15:15 pm ---Wow, you're a raptor rehabber? If so, I applaud you!!!!

Eagle feathers were used as fletching by Native Americans and also in Europe and Asia. There are Japanese arrows fletched with eagle feathers. If you don't mind my saying so, a better use for the feathers is to donate them to any local tribes in your region. They have tremendous Spiritual value and they'll become heirlooms passed down for generations.

--- End quote ---

Nope it's a dead one :) You have to jump through hoops to get them and wait 2-5 years to actually get them when you send off for them and it's been almost 5 for me. I called to update my address and phone # and they said it should be on it's way this coming year, so I got all excited.

I know there are historical precedents, but I didn't know if there were any amateur ornithologist out there who would know the difference in feather types and possible pros/cons to them.

Pat B:
Without special permitting it is illegal for you to posses eagle feathers..no matter if it were from a live or dead bird.
 The flight feathers of any large bird will make good fletching. The only drawback I see in using eagle feathers for fletching is 10 years in a federal penn and $10,000.00 fine! Other than that they will work well for fletchings. Even if you have the permit to use them, if a fed wildlife officer identifies them you are in for a hassle until it is cleared up.

Michael C.:
Yeah I'm a registered Native American forgot to add that, but thanks for looking out for me. They make you go through your tribe to do a lot of the paper work and a bunch of other stuff, the hoops I was talking about. I'm sure they send paperwork (hopefully they will, but it is government) with the Eagle.

Sorry Steven T., but I might get in as much trouble as you would, if I sent you some.

I think I might give it a go on at least one then once it gets here, I will have to post some images once it's done, might be a good half year though.

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