Turkey Feathers

[falconer]

Hey thanks everyone! I have carved single hawk feathers before. However, I have a feeling that turkey tail feathers are a lot wider than that. I also think that painting the feather once it's finished will also be a challenge. That's why I'm going "reference hunting" as well. Steve, good luck with your round up!!

[opakitas]

Originally Posted by kahunakalai

I have never carved a single feather, but carved a couple of miniature Turkey's that got me a blue ribbon in January.

All I can say is WOW BEAUTIFUL WORK. I hope I can be as good as you one day. Love it. do you have a website?

[kahunakalai]

Thanks for the kind words, I entered it in the Texas Guild competition and it got another blue ribbon at this competition. I ordered some patterns for a ruffed grouse and will be carving that for the upland game category next year.

[torpidhummer]

Great turkey carving,Jeff if you are not able to nail your turkey, I might have a turkey feather or two that I saved from my turkey hunt in Oregon. By the way it's great to have you back.
Semper Fi

Oscar

[oldmountainman]

I don't bother with the hunting part, I just raise them and collect the feathers when they molt. I've got a great ribbon winning Tom and his hen to go along. They are both "wild"...bronze. If you didn't have any luck let me know and I'll mail you a few.