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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: abrig005 on August 12, 2014, 09:56:11 pm

Title: Cheap Feathers
Post by: abrig005 on August 12, 2014, 09:56:11 pm

Besides shooting a turkey (which I will do in a few months) is there an inexpensive site to buy turkey feathers. Any other options that work well besides turkey that are inexpensive? Thanks!

Title: Re: Cheap Feathers
Post by: Pat B on August 13, 2014, 12:08:20 am

Any feather of appropriate size will make good fletching. One big warning though...most feathers are federally protected(here in the US) and the penalty can be steep. Your best bet is to try to trade with someone that has some to offer. Also, turkey hunters and goose hunters are both a good source.

Title: Re: Cheap Feathers
Post by: NeolithicMan on August 13, 2014, 09:04:37 am

I asked every guy at work that I know turkey or goose hunts. soon Im going to post a flyer at work asking for leftover feathers in return for something. 3 shifts, lots of hunters so my odds are pretty good.

Title: Re: Cheap Feathers
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 13, 2014, 12:56:27 pm

One of the suppliers on the site has them for sale. Natural, Wild, and White.

Title: Re: Cheap Feathers
Post by: abrig005 on August 13, 2014, 09:54:35 pm

Thanks! Ill get some goose feathers in September during resident goose. I'm just anxious to get going I guess.

Title: Re: Cheap Feathers
Post by: GaryR on August 14, 2014, 05:40:47 pm

Quote from: Pat B on August 13, 2014, 12:08:20 am

turkey hunters and goose hunters are both a good source.

What about duck?