I would like to get in touch with an East Kingdom Combat Archery Marshal. Preferably in the Southern Region. Anyone out there? Samuel...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Aug 18, 2011 9:08 pm
... Oblio, ... That is actually a good idea. Here are a couple examples. http://www.alcheminc.com/archrings.html You have to scroll to the bottom of the...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Aug 19, 2011 12:53 am
I like it but I still want it in a pendant From: James Koch <alchem@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:07 PM Subject:...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Aug 19, 2011 3:46 am
We can do pendants. In fact those would be cheaper since they don't have to be silver or gold since they won't be worn against the skin. ... Jim Koch "Gladius...
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John Edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Aug 21, 2011 10:12 pm
Anyone know where I can find the lowest prices on fletching feathers (turkey or goose), any color. I am also interested in whole wing feathers. I can split,...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 21, 2011 10:49 pm
I put the word out for "happy chicken" eggs, people who raised chickens in their yard as a hobby. Colleen replied and sells me her eggs monthly. Then I asked...
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John Edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Aug 22, 2011 12:10 am
Thank you for the suggestions. Jon...
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Dan Martin
blackwaterin...
Aug 22, 2011 1:39 am
The price for feathers at stores who sell them is a rip off. I raise both but not here in States my birds are in the Philippines. But l do have contacts l...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 22, 2011 1:42 am
If you are in a hurry, I can send you a dozen. ... -- Rick Johnson http://Rick-Johnson.webs.com "Those who give up a little freedom in return for a little...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Aug 22, 2011 2:17 am
Jon et al, ... Has anyone on this list fletched with gull feathers. I can pick them up by the thousands at the local beaches. ... Jim, Alchem Inc....
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Edward deWitt
sagebowman
Aug 22, 2011 12:17 pm
Check with domestic turkey farmers. Theirs will be white most of the time. Beware if you are getting them from those that have been retrieved from the...
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Robert Meyer
meyer_rm
Aug 22, 2011 1:40 pm
I've tried working with domestic turkey feathers. Domestic turkeys are bred to have lots of meat but not to fly. The feathers tend to be very thin and not...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 22, 2011 1:41 pm
I don't see why they would not work. Wing feathers are designed the same no matter the species, so long as they are large enough. Goose and turkey are used, i...
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John Edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Aug 22, 2011 3:49 pm
Interesting. I think that the feather fletching that is available from archery suppliers is usually from domestic white turkeys. I have used that for years...
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John Edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Aug 22, 2011 4:01 pm
Greetings That would be most helpful. What is the cost and how can I pay you? Jon...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 22, 2011 4:08 pm
no cost. just give me a mailing address and I'll send out a package, hopefully tomorrow. People on this list are very helpful so I am trying to pass it on. ......
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Aug 22, 2011 6:27 pm
I'll get my merry men together and gather a bunch of the largest gull feathers on the beach. These we'll pass on to Merlin to be used as experimental...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 22, 2011 6:37 pm
I was kayaking the ocean during molting season and picked up a bunch of pelican feathers. I intended to make them into quill pens but they are still on my...
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Mark Hendershott
sinneghe
Aug 22, 2011 6:45 pm
Are seagulls a protected species? Might want to check before using their feathers for fletching. Simon Sinneghe Briaroak, Summits, An Tir...
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Me
stevenenglsih
Aug 22, 2011 6:55 pm
In some states that includes Gulls. Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ... From: richard johnson <rikjohnson39@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 22, 2011 7:18 pm
Seagulls, no! And after being bitten by one i rescued from a shark-line, .... Eagles and Hawks, yes! Arguing that you found the feather on the ground is no...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Aug 22, 2011 7:29 pm
I can't say whether gulls are a protected species in Ohio, but around here they are certainly no endangered. In any case, I don't plan to shoot and pluck...
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Me
stevenenglsih
Aug 22, 2011 7:33 pm
In California and Utah gulls are protected. Not sure about other states. Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ... From: richard johnson <rikjohnson39@...> ...
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rosslchristenson@...
arnbjornraud...
Aug 22, 2011 7:53 pm
In Canada seagulls were protected by Royal decree; not sure if they still are... Arnbjorn Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. ...
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Lyle Kirshenbaum
kirsh01
Aug 22, 2011 7:59 pm
I did a quick and dirty search of "protected birds", and this link popped up. It is a list of birds protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. I...
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Joe Klovance
jklovanc
Aug 22, 2011 7:59 pm
We can discuss what birds may be protected where and how that relates to gathering moulted feathers all day. The only real source of this information is the...
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John Rossignol
j_m_rossignol
Aug 23, 2011 6:14 am
I have to interject here that there is no species named "seagull". In fact, taxonomically there is not even a group named "seagulls"; (because some of them are...
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Joe Klovance
jklovanc
Aug 23, 2011 8:57 pm
Here is a reply from the California Fish and Game Gryffyd...
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richard johnson
rikjohnson39
Aug 23, 2011 9:08 pm
I suspectt hat they do this because too many 'white indians' think that they need hawk and eagle feathers and wings in their 'indian-like' rituals. And really,...
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George Bottorf
crossbow8
Aug 23, 2011 10:32 pm
Greetings to all. I have been trying to follow this train of thought of using some other birds feathers for fletching. Susposedly to save some $. It seems all...
