Plains Quiver

[Gapmaster]

I was hoping to get some thoughts on the use of a plains quiver from some of you guys who have used them. I have never tried one but was considering it. Can you guys help me make a decision? Thanks, Don  

[Blackhawk]

One of the best endorsements for a plains quiver must have come from the late Jay Massey.  

Personally, I like'em for stumping and 3-D but never tried hunting with one.

[soopernate]

Thats all I use... I have an elk hide that covers my arrows fletching and all for hunting and am working on a blue heavy suede, slightly shorter version for 3D shooting this spring/summer.

[Reg Darling]

For me, it's the only reasonable alternative to a bow quiver.

[adeeden]

It's the only thing I use as well.

[Bill Turner]

I have not used mine for hunting but love it for stumping and 3D. Would not hesitate to hunt with it,but I am just not so inclined at this time.  

[pronghorn23]

I have a Steven Catts plains style quiver. It has a nice pouch on the side that's just big enough to carry some essentials like glove, armguard, stringer, sharpener.

I shoot right handed and wear mine on the right. I think that's opposite of how most wear them or are supposed to wear them from what I hear and remember. I tried a lefty one but didn't like how it hung off/by my bow arm when shooting.

Wearing a righty the arrows are in front of the quiver as you walk which can cause the fletchings to hang up on brush. However, I just spin it back so it's behind me or wear it lefty if I'm just going to a stand and not doing any shooting. The strap fits over my tree stand when carrying it on my back too.

[GingivitisKahn]

Does anyone sell these or did all of you guys make your own?

[Killdeer]

The one on the right is a prototype that I made from a pants leg, a broken shaft, a woven cotton belt and two binder clips. I used it for about ten years for general shooting while deciding whether to modify it. I guess it works OK. Why don't you make one and tweak it to see how you like it?

[JEFF B]

i use one and i love it. hi killie

[Gapmaster]

All good advice. I'm gonna get me one. The more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Thanks everybody. Don  

[GingivitisKahn]

Ya know, Killdeer - that's a really good idea.  I have a pair of khaki pants that are about to give up the ghost anyway.

[reddogge]

I saw a beautiful one on LW that was made from the leg of an old pair of buckskin pants that were worn out.  Beautiful beadwork and all.

[styckbow]

Both my son and I have used one for years and I find it far better than any back quiver

[david_lewis93]

Killie  I abalootly love the one on the left sweet bead work on it too,,giving me ideas for a govment progect this cold spell.Looks good with the longbow too.

[pronghorn23]

Jim,
Steven Catts makes some beautiful ones.

http://www.hidehandler.com/side_quivers.htm

Also, check 3rivers and kustom king. I believed they have some in their catalogs too.

[GingivitisKahn]

Thanks Todd.  I think I might make a Killiekota side quiver (heh) to see how I like it and then start saving my pennies for one of those ones sweet ones by Mr. Catts.

[wisconsin wood butcher]

make one.. makes using it that much better.
  great work killdeer .. wish could figure out the picture posting

[bushytail]

Making them out of old pant legs is a good idea.I have a pair of old leggings made of buck skins.Got the wheels turning in my head now.

[Gapmaster]

So, who sells the plains quiver other than steve catts. I would like to see a few of them but they seem to be hard to find. Thanks, Don