Fur & Feather

[blakey999]

What does it mean and what is its origin

[geofbob]

It simply means land-mammals and birds, because the former have fur and the latter feathers.For example, clubs for people who are interested in animals and birds are often called "fur & feather clubs". (The term "fin, fur and feather" is sometimes used for fish, mammals and birds.)

[firefly]

As opposed to Tar and Feather which is to cover someone in tar and then feathers and was practised in the Wild West.

[blakey999]

Thanks for your answer geofbob. Can you tell me why Golf clubs & Fishing clubs have a match at Christmas time called the "Fur & Feather"?

[geofbob]

I had no idea, but did a bit of research on Google. I found that "fur & feather" is a term used to describe some of the artificial lures (or flies) used in fly fishing, because these lures are made out of fur and feather; a fur & feather competition would, therefore, be for anglers fishing with this sort of lure. I'm sorry, but I could find no explanation for using this term for golf contests; but would hazard a guess that they might be contests where the prizes were game, such as rabbits, pheasants etc.

[blakey999]

Yeah, Ill go along with that answer. I certainly cant come up with a better one....Except. maybe that after the contest, because its Xmas time, the contestants sat down to a "Game" (Fur or Feather) type dinner. CHEERS!!