I have shot feathers in the pouring rain many times, and they hit just the same - even at 40-50 yards. For the life of me, I can't figure out where it got started that feathers can't be shot well in the rain. In my experience, it simply isn't true. I also never make any effort to waterproof them. They make be matted down a bit, but the instant the shot goes off the water is left behind.