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gene roberts:
What is the best thing to use to fletch arrows with(besides turkey).do crow feathers work? ???  Does it matter with what they will be used for?I'll use mine with nutters to kill squirrels.

Pat B:
Any feathers will work. What you are doing is adding drag to the arrow so the tail follows the front. Be aware that some feathers(song birds, raptors and others) are federally protected and it could get costly if you are caught using them. Crow feathers are probably OK because folks hunt crows but I would check your local regs before using any of them.       Pat

gene roberts:
thanks,i do hunt crows alot and have tail and wing feathers,wich are better??? 8)

Pat B:
Probably either will work equally well. With a 3 fletch design the tail or secondary wing feathers would be best. Lay the feathers(whole) down on the shaft up side down, 3 around the shaft and wrap them on. You will be surprised how well they will fly.    Pat

1/2primitive:
I would think wing feathers would be better, but I haven't used tail..... but like Pat said, any feathers will work.
    Sean

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