Saving wing feathers

[xtrema312]

I am going to start saving wing feathers.  I shoot some geese every year, and I got a full set of turkey feathers saved from this year.  I typically save a goose wing feather just to keep a count so I have some now, but I want to save up more this fall.  I don’t know that I would ever use them, but I can’t see them going to waste is someone can use them.  How many of the feathers are usable for arrow making on each bird, and how do I tell what is a keeper and what is too small to use?  I don’t want to save up a bunch of them that no one can use.

[Orion]

Same as on a turkey, the primaries.  That's the 8-9 feathers furthermost out on the wing.  Secondaries can also be used, but they're not as stiff.

[frank bullitt]

Todd, if you ever have more than you need, keep me in mind, please. I'm not picky, I will use lesser types for flu-flus or small game arrows. Good shootin, Steve

[xtrema312]

Thanks for the info.  I will save all the ones I can as long as there is use for them.

[Gordon Jabben]

You can use a vacuum seal a meal to store them.  It takes less room and you don't have to worry about bugs.