Figuring out exactly what fletching type, number, and orientation gives the absolute best arrow flight for your bow setup and hunting style can sometimes seem like rocket science. And that’s ...

Flu-flu arrows are a great way to shoot at aerial targets, and are perfect for hunting rabbits and birds. While flu-flu arrows are expensive to buy pre-fletched, they’re extremely easy and cheap to ...

The answer lies in the fletchings – small but mighty components at the rear of the arrow that play a critical role in aerodynamics and stability. Fletchings come in two main varieties ...

At outdoor stores in Colorado Springs, arrows with six large fletchings are sold. The larger fletchings create more drag and provide a maximum distance of about 50 yards, perfect for hunting birds.

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) ...