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Title: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: tracker12 on December 24, 2013, 09:13:00 AM
I have never owned a back or side quiver always carrying my arrows on the bow.  But a few friends of mine are planning a couple bunny hunts and I am thinking iI need something to carry a few more arrows than I normally do.  Looking for something that will secure the arrows through brush as well as give me good access to my arrrows.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: 30coupe on December 24, 2013, 09:19:00 AM
I like my back quiver. When I go through brush, I just rotate the quiver under my left arm. I made this one from a kit I got from Sunset Hill.

It works great!

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Archery%20Stuff/Quivers/IMG_3456_zps515a82a0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/30coupe/media/Archery%20Stuff/Quivers/IMG_3456_zps515a82a0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: centaur on December 24, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
Safari tuff works well. I just got a GFA, and it looks like a winner, although I haven't used it yet.
I really like my Howard Hill back quiver for stumping, and I would think it would work great for bunnies; you can carry lots of arrows in one of them.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: ChuckC on December 24, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
Lots of good ones available.

If you need one quick, make a plains indian style quiver from the legs of an old pair of pants (blue jeans or similar tough material).  Use an old arrow as a stiffener along the top edge, either by multiple tie ons or simply sewing another seam along the top edge and sliding the shaft into the "tube" you just formed.  More material for the belt and you got a quiver suitable for the bunny hunt.

CHuckC
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: reddogge on December 24, 2013, 09:59:00 AM
Bunnies require fast swing and shooting and a fair amount of arrows so I use my Arrowmaster.
I like the bow to be unencumbered with a bow quiver for ploughing through brush and stickers.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Hunting/SAM_2968_zps0ad0590e.jpg)
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: tracker12 on December 24, 2013, 10:14:00 AM
How will the Arrowmaster do with a large 3 blade VPA.  I am off to GA for a  pig hunt the end of JAN.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: tim roberts on December 24, 2013, 10:51:00 AM
The Wanderer, may be what you are looking for.

 (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r76/Timroberts_bucket/image_zpsbb145506.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Timroberts_bucket/media/image_zpsbb145506.jpg.html)

This quiver allows easy access, holds a great assortment of heads, and is secure, but easy on and easy off!
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: Sirius Black on December 24, 2013, 11:10:00 AM
The Arrowmaster works with everything - broadheads, fieldpoints, judos, etc.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: reddogge on December 24, 2013, 11:32:00 AM
The only limiting factor with the Arrowmaster is quantity of arrows. I find about 8 for me is the limit without messing up the feathers. Some people may be able to cram more in there.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: joe skipp on December 24, 2013, 12:17:00 PM
A good backquiver or bowquiver...I prefer my backquiver.

 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/scan0012.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/sf1oak/media/scan0012.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: Gdpolk on December 24, 2013, 01:53:00 PM
If you need more arrows than what a bow quiver holds, then I'd go with a back quiver personally.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 24, 2013, 05:45:00 PM
I hate using any quiver that exposes arrows if you are walking through super thick brush.  If you are just sneaking the edges then those are fine.

I use an arrow master or a PVC pipe with a hole cut in the side. I dont care about mashing feathers as most the arrows will end up in a Multifloral rose bush so thick I would wish my worst enemy to retreive it.

This is one I started and my buddy Ron W finished for me.  You do not need to cover it with old wool pants if you dont want.

 (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Mobile%20Uploads/1387925395.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1387925395.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: Traxx on December 24, 2013, 06:04:00 PM
I prefer the little holster style quivers for bunny huntin.
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: labrunner10 on December 24, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Cyclic-Rivers, That is a good Idea. What did you use to cover over the pvc?
Title: Re: Quivier for Bunny Hunting
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 24, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
My buddy Ron used a peice of torn wool pants, even aligned the pocket for me to use.  Its just glued on.