I'd bet PITA, PUTA, whatever they're called would have a fit but I sure would like some old whalebone scales with a bit of scrimshaw on them! Now you've got me thinking... I wonder if the humane society or forestry service or zoo would consider tossing some ole' bones my way now and then? I looked briefly but couldn't find a thread about getting discarded moose or other wild animal bones from some organization that has to dispose of them. I don't need much, maybe a rib or two? Any of you guys ever try to make scales with bones or horn from roadkill? I've read quite a few bits from people that use roadkill for material to use in tying fishing flies. Not sure I'd go with real roadkill, but a rib or two from the forestry service might be good...

Quote Originally Posted by Yorkie View Post
Hmm, from that ere what are the chances they will be made from whalebone?