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Offline BigWapiti

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Feathers
« on: November 12, 2007, 11:14:39 pm »
Other than turkey, which seems to be hard to come by these days, especially, apparently, when I'm doing the hunting... sigh.

I digress.... other than turkey, what are some other good feathers for arrows?   I'm considering goose, blue grouse and maybe ... crow?  seems both of these might have some good oils that would help with moisture?

What other, more easily accessible feathers are good for arrows? 

Ok, I did say feathers, and not duct tape. :)

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Offline 1/2primitive

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2007, 11:56:38 pm »
I know goose and crow will work fine, not sure about blue grouse, but if they are big enough, go for it!
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« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2007, 09:04:54 pm »
We have loads of Canadian Geese near where I work--I mean..loads, and along with the geese and their feathers there is a few metric tons worth of Canadian Geese poo....too.
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Re: Feathers
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2007, 09:12:45 pm »
    There is a big 'ol black bird that eats all kind's of dead stuff that get's smacked by trucks >:D
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Offline BigWapiti

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2007, 09:13:57 pm »
Quote from: Beleg813 on November 13, 2007, 09:04:54 pm
We have loads of Canadian Geese near where I work--I mean..loads, and along with the geese and their feathers there is a few metric tons worth of Canadian Geese poo....too.

Great!  that added nitrogen will help break down all these new wood stave and arrow shavings I'm loading into my compost pile these days.  I'm an addict!!

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Offline BigWapiti

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2007, 09:16:08 pm »
Quote from: mullet on November 13, 2007, 09:12:45 pm
    There is a big 'ol black bird that eats all kind's of dead stuff that get's smacked by trucks >:D

What are you fellers drinking today?  I'm barely follwing along.  So, whatever it is, serve me up!
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Offline mullet

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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2007, 09:27:41 pm »
   HIGH MIKE,  Well I guess if you want me to spell it out,try Buzzard.Just tell everybody they are big crow feathers.Now pour you one ;) ;)
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Offline Coo-wah-chobee

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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2007, 09:30:07 pm »
      Buzzard feathers, uh be real careful and maybe have a few first ! ;D...........bob
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Offline BigWapiti

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« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2007, 09:34:42 pm »
My first question is, then - got any good recipes?   >:D   if not, i can use my reserve coot recipes, I suppose.

OH! you're talking for the feathers......

Hey bartender...!!
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Offline lowell

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2007, 09:32:59 am »
I tried buzzard last summer from one on the road.  Feathers worked nice but I think I put them on a crappy arrow. 

 They are really pretty too.  The seem to change from balck to white just by looking at them at a different angle.  I was concerned that someone of "authority" may give me a hard time if I used them??
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Re: Feathers
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2007, 10:34:27 am »
Someone of authority WILL give you a hard time if they find out what they are! :o    Pat
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Offline Coo-wah-chobee

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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2007, 03:05:34 pm »
       If the "someone of authority" happens ta be a game ranger er a fed they will ask you nicely ta show em yer wrists ! :o ;D.......bob
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Offline BigWapiti

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2007, 03:15:25 pm »
geezsh - I guess I'm glad we don't have buzzards around these parts, I don't need the temptation --- I think I'll just stick with our bald eagles then (sic).

Has this thread gone to the birds?  I think so.  I think its time to get out and do some goose hunting, now that I have more use for them than just eating.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2007, 04:55:25 pm »
Goose feathers make fine fletchings.    Pat
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Offline John K

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Re: Feathers
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2007, 05:56:48 pm »
I used Pheasant feathers on my last arrow and it worked great !
Got me a 6 pointer with it on Nov. 4th. I've also used Turkey, Goose and crow.

BigWapiti let me know if you need some turkey feathers i have some left wings if you need them.

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