What kind of quiver do you guys use for hunting? I have a black selway, but have seen a lot of guys using back quivers. Still others have hip or pocket quivers, but I have trouble imagining that style being good for hunting. What pros and cons do you find in your decisions?
i have a selway quiver also, i like it just make sure arrows are secure good in it, also make sure you have enougharrows in it so it can lay on your lap if on the ground, i really dont have any complaints about mine, also it will stretch in place so you may have additional adjustments breaking in. good luck
kyle
I like a GFA by G Fred Asbell .
I like catquiver minis. Easy on/off. I hang them up as soon as I get in a tree
I use thunderhorns on my bows both the strap on and bolt on
cool...no back quiver guys yet huh? I was thinking that I would hunt big game with my selway. However, a large back quiver would hold more arrows for say a small game hunt. I was kinda hoping to hear from guys that still hunt with back quivers because my concerns are with getting it hung up or making noise while stalking.
I tried everything and I settled on a bolt on bow quiver. Nothing is perfect.
Back quivers work fine. All quivers have limitations and require certain skills to use. If you are not a die hard Hill guy, use a back quiver for small game only. Hold lots of arrows. I don't get stuck but I know to do certain things.
I use one at times, and three or four other kinds at times.
I don't like a quiver on my bow. I use a Ridge Line side quiver by Farr West Leathers. Farr West is a site sponsor who makes all top notch stuff!
Bisch
Hip style quiver not good for hunting
I use a bow quiver as well as a GFA when I feel the need to go barebow. I do have a Hill style back quiver but it only gets used stumping or for 3D shooting.
Jack
Selway strap on 6 arrow for my 1 piece.
I'll buy a selway bolt on for my t/d Blacktail
Palmer Bowmate
I learned it the hard way: Quiver on the bow!
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F-Manny
I used a selway for many years but switched to a Great Northern strap on. I like the hood better and how it captures a wood arrow. I think it has less vibration as well and increased weight and better balance. All things I look for in a quiver.
Any of the Great Northern quivers for me. Strap on , bolt on or quick detach. I have them all.
Another vote for the Great Northern Quivers!! I have a takedown longbow and have used the same bolt on quiver for the last 24 years. Never an issue and has performed flawlessly. I tried the other styles and have never seen a hunting advantage. I can shoot with it on my bow when elk hunting and take it off in a deer stand.
I really like my Powderhorn from Cedar Ridge Leather Works.
I do use a back quiver when I small game hunt but for deer hunting on stand I think they are to noisy.
I use a selway quiver which works really well. I actually find that I shoot better with the added weight.
I have a Thunderhorn on my longbow, and my Hoyt has a Hoyt bolt-on quiver. Problem with the Hoyt quiver, even though it said "traditional" on the package, it really is the same one that goes on all their bows, and the hood is small with small broadheads in mind. A Zwickey or Woodsman for example, would stick out the bottom pretty good.
Like most everyone I have tried a vast assortment of quivers. It really depends on what I am doing to which quiver I use. For "ambush" type hunting I have found my Kanati strap on bow quiver to be perfect. It carries three broadheads, and a judo point, goes on and off silently and quickly and is stable when shooting on the bow. If I am stalking, I either go with my sunset hill back quiver or an old arrow master quiver.
I can't have anything on my back or side when hunting-- I've always got my lonewolf stand on my back. I use a great northern strap on quiver and once in the tree I strap it to the stand-- on the bow it gets in the way of my bow holder and I don't like how it feels when resting the bow on my lap. It doesn't bother me one bit to shoot w it on the bow. Great quiver for my style of hunting.
I have two Great Northern quivers. For my one piece bows, I use the strap-on. And for my takedowns, I have the one take uses the limb-bolt brackets. When on stand, I take them off.
When I used a bow quiver, many moons ago, I tried a lot of them, but always came back to the Great Northern. It may not be the best looking quiver out there, but you cannot beat it for fit and functionality!
Bisch
I've gotten pretty set on the EFA bow quivers. They are light and really don't add much weight to the bow.
I hunt exclusively from stationary stands, either ground blinds or ladder stands. Therefore, I prefer a back quiver, because it lets me carry plenty of arrows, and a bit of other stuff as well. On the ground, I lay it next to me with an extra arrow lying propped on it for quick follow up. In the ladder stand, I hang it on the right rear side of the ladder so I can easily get another arrow if I need it. My longbow just feels out of balance with a quiver attached to it.
Started with a homemade backquiver. I found it easier to just hang it from my belt as a side quiver. But since I mostly still hunt in remote areas, I've also got a backpack or satchel of food, water, gear, etc. for the day. A detached quiver is just one more thing to mess with and maneuver in the woods.
I didn't have much time to shop so I went with a Kwikee Kwiver to bolt on my Samick. That worked & got me by for turkey season last year. But it's heavy, sticks far out to the side & my broadheads aren't fully contained. So I got an Eagle's Flight strap-on & have settled on that. I carry only 4 arrows: 2 broadheads, 1 blunt & one field point backed with an adder. Spare broadhead in my pack. Figure if I need more than that, I need to pick my shots more carefully. Shots at animals are few and far between anyway.
thanks guys!
I use a catquiver 3&1/2. Put all my junk in it
and I'm good for the day.
Any quiver is a compromise. For me, a bow quiver has proven to be the best choice. I've been using Great Northern strap ons for at least 25 years.
Bear spring arm quivers for me. Some double arm, some single. Some 4 arrow, some 8. I remove my quiver when on stand, so these work perfectly.
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Great northern bolt on is my favorite for deer hunting from a tree. Arrowmaster for small game or stumping.
I am in the process of making a small quiver that is basically a Palmer Bowmate tube style. I am going for a 3" tube camo-ed with closed ends,and a lower side opening like my Palmer. But I am going to utilize small black bungee cords to attach it to the tree with once I'm in it. I don't like bow quivers. Had damage from them,and got busted once from a buck spotting my fletchings move as I moved into position to draw.
But mostly..I have had them feel like they are torque-ing the bow from the extra weight. I just don't care for them. rat'
Great Northern Strap on for me as well. I've tried a belt and a back quiver but they just get in the way for me.
river, I made a tube quiver like you describe about 10yrs ago. Has worked really well, been to Alaska twice, great in rain or snow for keeping fletching dry. Its a 36" 3" dia plasitc display/mailing tube wrapped in camo fabric with leather cap & collar and plastic end cap that I can pop off and on when dropping arrows through the top or dumping them out. There is also craft fur glued to the inside for more sound deadening and a clip on compass on the bottom collar. Holds about 8 arrows if stuffed, but I generally only carry 4-5, either a combination of 2-3 bh's and 1 or 2 judo's because its easier to select a particular type arrow when its not fully loaded. If all the arrows are the same then it doesn't matter how many are crammed in there. Its a great option when still hunting or when toting a tree stand on my back with excellent arrow protection. Been very happy with it.
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I have been using a EFA quiver for the last 4 years with no issues.
I think I have 4 different bow quivers, an arrow Master, two or three styles of side quivers, two classic back quivers and two or three of the middle of the back Cat quiver style quivers. Oh, and a handful of simple single arrow stalker quivers. None of them are perfect for every application. I use about half of them every year for different applications.
ChuckC
Side quiver for target and small game. I have bow quivers, back quivers, Cat quiver and hip quivers, but like my own version of a side quiver. I embedded an aluminum strip in the top of mine so I can just drop arrows in the quiver without twisting of shoving against the fletching.
deerfly that turned out nice. I just want one like that to hold 3 arrows maximum and bungee it to my tree so I can access the opening easily. rat'
QuoteOriginally posted by Sawpilot 75:
I used a selway for many years but switched to a Great Northern strap on. I like the hood better and how it captures a wood arrow. I think it has less vibration as well and increased weight and better balance. All things I look for in a quiver.
don't forget if you shoot ALL your arrows the GN is still one piece and strapped securely against bow,, selway style once you shoot your last arrow now its two separate sections flopping around on the limbs and fade outs.
Another reason is GN style keeps the fletching's close together, where the selway style they are fanned away from each other and if your sitting on ground or just not paying attention when you go to lift the bow to draw the fletching can scrape against your leg and alert the deer especially if its new fletching,,, I used thunderhorns till this happened to me.
I don't like a quiver mounted to a bow. I made a simple bamboo quiver for my stone tipped arrows.
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1. When dry bow quiver 2. When wet tube style, fletching covered, EFA side style quiver.
Lot's of opinions posted here so far as expected. Essentially, a quiver needs to meet your hunting style and fit into your methods. I personally prefer a bow-mounted quiver. I like the weight, and I feel as though I have easier access to the arrows. I do on occasion use a Cat Quiver and it's fine too.
I seem to be liking the Great Northern with the kickback option, and the EFA's the best these days. As I mentioned before, I've tried them all I think.
in my opinion you cant beat the strap on and limb bolt quivers from thunderhor. only down side isthey are heavier with arrows, but thats one of thereasons i like them so much. i like a heavy bow and the strap ons quiet it down big time
I made one very similar as deerfly, I go through alot of thick stuff. Its light and easy to get an arrow out without much movement. The top cap keeps every thing dry and damage free.
I found an old PSE bow quiver that holds 8 arrows and turned into a sling quiver. works very well for me. :thumbsup:
I found bow quivers to be weight where it wasn't needed. It is very rare that I would be hunting without a day pack at least so that eliminates those cool looking back quivers.
Ended up making my own over the shoulder side quiver with an arrow at the ready in a single arrow stalker. So far this has been the best system for my needs.
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MOnterey - looks great! I need to make a similar one. Could I ask about your single arrow setup? I get the BH end of things but how does the other end work?
Here is a close look at the sheaths. I make them to fit specific broadheads. These are suitable for just about any 100 to 145 two blade heads. I've also made them to fit three blades. I tie them on with leather stitching thread or bow string thread. Sometimes artificial sinew. After they are tied the thread ends are melted to keep the knot.
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The shaft retainer I originally made out of three or four layers of leather laminated with contact cement in a clamp. Like this.
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Now I make them out of the piggy backers that you can get at three Rivers. Just cut it and drill a hole to mount it like the one above.
I always have a Great Northern strapped on the bow. And like a rear pocket quiver for 3D shoots, leaving the arrows in the bow quiver.
I like a modified plains style quiver.
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Thanks for the additional pics Monterey... lookin' good.
I just started using a EFA 3 and so far I love it. I can hardly tell it's there. But I'd like to have a quick-draw option for one arrow. Right now I'm carrying one bare, parallel to bow, and of course that's prolly not the best idea :-o Will have to make a BH cover and see how it rides.
We make a 2 blade and recently a 3 blade single arrow stalker bow quiver. It's a bad feeling to have a great shot but no arrow. Ours is made of heavyweight leather, slightly oversize (for safe (http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN5037.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/2fletch/media/DSCN5037.jpg.html) ty) and uses our reliable Totem Grip system.
This 3 blade quiver is not yet on our website, but the 2 blade is.
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The over the shoulder side quiver Monterey has in the photo above works very well. I made a bunch of really nice back quivers but the quiver that goes out on adventures is the over shoulder side quiver. The over shoulder quiver takes a lot less leather to make also. Heck you could just make one from pvc pipe, duct tape and a stick.
I've tried just about every kind of quiver out there. The only one I like is the back quiver. I like the ones with the wider 2 inch straps. I've learned to just reposition the quiver depending on the vegetation I travel through or when I carry my treestands. I also use a smaller 4 inch quiver. I wish that someone would make a nice back quiver in Cordura nylon one day. For carrying broad heads, I just put in 2 inch foam cut to the shape of the bottom. I put in a divider strip of leather to divide the quiver opening with 1/3 for judos and 2/3 for broad heads. With the smaller diameter quivers I use, I only carry 2 judos and 3 broadheads.
Always loved and used bow quivers, I really like Selway quivers.
Put a nice set of arrows in them and I think they look very nice also
Back quivers only way to go
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I use a back quiver or hip quiver for 3-d or practice shooting. But for hunting, it's a Thunderhorn or EFA strap on quiver.
QuoteOriginally posted by Tajue17:
QuoteOriginally posted by Sawpilot 75:
I used a selway for many years but switched to a Great Northern strap on. I like the hood better and how it captures a wood arrow. I think it has less vibration as well and increased weight and better balance. All things I look for in a quiver.
don't forget if you shoot ALL your arrows the GN is still one piece and strapped securely against bow,, selway style once you shoot your last arrow now its two separate sections flopping around on the limbs and fade outs.
Another reason is GN style keeps the fletching's close
together, where the selway style they are fanned away from each other and if your sitting on ground or just not paying attention when you go to lift the bow to draw the fletching can scrape against your leg and alert the deer especially if its new fletching,,, I used thunderhorns till this happened to me. [/b]
I can take all the arrows out of my Selway quiver and shoot all day and the quiver won't budge. And if I did shoot all my arrows, I'd likely climb down, pick them up and put them back in my quiver.
I like and use great northern bow quivers as well.
I ordered an Eagle's flight minimax 4 arrow quiver. Anybody have any experiences with them? They look to be a decent quiver for the price.
I use a back quiver, catquivers, and great northern bow quivers. Great Northern makes the best bow quiver by far.
Since getting my Thunderhorn strap on quivers I have not used my Great Northern once. To each his own, I guess. :)