Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: BigWapiti on November 12, 2007, 11:14:39 pm
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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. :)
Mike
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I know goose and crow will work fine, not sure about blue grouse, but if they are big enough, go for it!
Sean
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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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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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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!!
"I'm Mike, and I make primitive bows and arrows"
Group answers: "HI MIKE!"
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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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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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Buzzard feathers, uh be real careful and maybe have a few first ! ;D...........bob
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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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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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Someone of authority WILL give you a hard time if they find out what they are! :o Pat
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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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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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Goose feathers make fine fletchings. Pat
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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.
FB
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Geeez guy's did you think I was serious? :o 8)
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yup. ;)turkey feathers available from one of the pa advertisers.i was happy with what i got.tom
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guinea hen faethers work for primitive 2 and 3 fletch . crush the quill and tie the whole fetather to the shaft.
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Geeez guy's did you think I was serious? :o 8)
I don't worry about the wardens knowing I am using buzzard feathers. It is real hard for them to tell buzzard feathers apart from the California Condors. ;D Justin
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...................Calif Condors ? ;D ;D............bob
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Whooping crane feathers work better anyway. :)
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We do have a winter visitor down here,Canadian White Pelicans.They have a 7' wing span,and if you get too close with an Airboat they flap their wings real hard and big feathers fall out ;D
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i saw a dead hawk on the way to school today i know its illegal but ::)
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BigWapiti, all of the feathers mentioned I'm sure will or could work, but be careful in observing your states game laws ???In Illinois our turkey buzzards are protected as part of the falcon family, also even road kill feathers from owls, hawks, ect. may not be used. Its a dirty shame one has to worry about these things, especially if nothing fowl ( ::) pun intended) is going on but it's a reality. I use goose and turkey.
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Big Wapiti,ALL the feathers mentioned above are illegal in all 50 states except the goose and turkey or other big barnyard birds.
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Yup. Pretty much everything in the bird of prey and vulture catagory are protected and or endangered, and you can't possess any portion of the animal. Check local game laws too. Something may be endangered locally, but not on the national list. I grew up in Vermont, and Spruce Grouse are endangered there. When I moved to Alaska, that was the local species people hunted. Oh yea, loons are out too.