Yea I know. The feather is a reproduction turkey feather from Matoska Trading Co. I have also purchased some imitation immature Bald Eagle Feathers, Yellow Flicker, and Coopers hawk Feathers. My idealogy precludes the use of a real Hawk's feather whether or not it was Federal Law. I hunt and fish, but would never eat one so I don't kill for fashion or adornment. I will eat a Turkey though. I plan to try to incorporate these feathers into other canoes and kayaks in the future and match their patterns and colors to the accent strips. Thanks for your concern, it was valid.

: Hi Mike, Really nice looking canoe. Is the "hawk" feather a real
: feather a real feather? If so, it is a chicken/turkey feather painted to
: resemble a hawk feather, right? If you would have, which you didn't, used
: a real hawk feather, the Feds would have your canoe confiscated as
: evidence for a big-time violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty. Just
: thought I would mention it in case anyone gets any ideas.

: Grant