Quote Originally Posted by Uncle Grump View Post
I've plucked my share of wild birds, and saved many of the feathers - one of my swap jigs - #4 if I remember correctly - I did with back feathers from a young hen I took in a fall hunt.

The marabou is a light gray (solid) - but I can't recall where its found on the bird....

Here is pic of a pelt mount (spring 2007) that hangs in my office at work. This was done by a local taxidermist....

UG
Nice mount uncle grump"!:Dooooh"!yeah"!