Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Dag on June 12, 2011, 06:18:21 pm
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Yesterday I collected some molted Canadian goose feathers from a local pond. I froze them overnight, began cutting and sanding them and noticed how the smelled badly of wet dog! Is this normal or did I just run across a flock of stinky birds?
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Ya know, I've often heard golfers on the course saying things about "those stinking Canada geese"! >:D
Chances are they are smelling of lakewater. Give 'em a good rinse in freshwater and lay 'em in the sun to dry. Once they are good and dry they shouldn't bother you again. Just don't hunt in the rain, hehehe.
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Haha, that makes sense. The pond I picked these up from is pretty scummy and gross. I'll be sure to rinse them right away! Thanks!
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That and the fact that all Goose feather smell when Damp....this could be the reason too....
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Osceola turkeys stink like an old Lab after a hard rain. When they are near by in the Swamp you can smell them.
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I use a lot of pick ups matter offact I have ponds I go to just for that. Geese molt around the first of JUNE. I put mine under running water then just lay them out in the sun. This really stiffens them up for cutting I think it's as good as freezeing.