Cut as much of this off as possible. Your turkey feather will need to flex easily to wrap around the arrow, so trimming off any stiff pieces is essential. Read Next: How to Shoot a Traditional Bow: ...

Jace Bauserman Not many arrow manufacturers offer helical fletched arrows, but any good pro shop can do the job for you. Or you buy a fletching jig with a helical arm and go to work. It’s easy.

Arrow fletching from the Lendbreen ice patch: This fletching, or vanes, helped give the arrow stability as it flew through the air. Systematic survey (Image credit: Johan Wildhagen, Palookaville) ...