fletchings

[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???

[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

[gene roberts]

thanks for your opinions

[arrowmaker]

I have a friend who works in the local ZOO I have tried-peacock- eagle- raven swan,never tried crow thanks get some and try
Fred (arrowmaker)

[Justin Snyder]

I have used crow feathers.  They are federally protected, but have hunting seasons in many states. Feathers taken legally during hunting season can be used.  I like primary feathers, they add more spin to the arrow.  Justin

[gene roberts]

thank you

[Hillbilly]

I've used crow feathers for Eastern woodland-style two-feather fletching, work pretty good. I like the tail feathers for those because they lay flatter to the shaft. Crow feathers are also good for the Cherokee/Creek-style radial fletching with three feathers laid flat on the shaft.

[gene roberts]

thanks

[arrowmaker]

One thing there is someone out there who has the knowledge are your crows in USA the same as here in GB. or a your bigger then our,s.

[Justin Snyder]

There are actually several species of crow in the US.  The common crow is naturally the most common.  It is around 17-20 inches long, with a wing span around 3 feet. The carion crow of GB is about 18-20 inches from what I understand.  Justin

[arrowmaker]

THANKS looks me starts crow hunting  >:Dwhen I get back home
Fred

[Justin Snyder]

Is it legal there?  Justin