My neighbor shot a turkey and gave me the carcass. Which feathers are "turkey flats"? The big tail feathers with brown spreckles?
Anyone want some?
Anyone want some?
Whole turkey. I got feathers
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The Flats are generally considered the breast feathers, though some wholesalers will sneak in other feathers.
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Utilizing Turkey Feathers for Fly Tying
The joy of turkey hunting doesn't have to end once the season closes; consider using the feathers from your bird to tie your own fly patterns.
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Good stuff! Thanks for sharingThe Flats are generally considered the breast feathers, though some wholesalers will sneak in other feathers.
Utilizing Turkey Feathers for Fly Tying
The joy of turkey hunting doesn't have to end once the season closes; consider using the feathers from your bird to tie your own fly patterns.