Dakota/plains style quiver

[RayMO]

Anyone using this type of quiver. I never have and was just looking for some feedback. I have used the side stalker that Torges sells and I liked that a lot, but it differs quite a bit for the "true" Dakota/plains style. According to the TBB it was Jay Massey's favorite quiver.

I have some leather and was thinking about making one....

RayMO

[Skinny Little Runt]

sponcer pine hollow longbows--Mike Yancy swears by them. He will be happy to talk to you.

[RayMO]

Oh I forgot about Mike. Hopefully he will add to this...

I was just wondering how the broadheads secure in the bottom, the side stalker has foam.

[Jeremy]

I've used them quite a bit and like them.  I prefer to have them on my right side (right handed) rather than hanging on my left.  A little more motion to draw an arrow that way, but it feels more natural to me.  I'm not fond of the quivers that completely cover the fletching... they seem to get mashed a little more easily.

The quivers aren't that hard to make.  I have an instruction sheet typed up I can email to you if'n you like.  

Here are a few of mine:

 
 
 

I find the quivers that are stitched into a tube with a reinforced bottom added to be the best for broadheads.  I flat-stitched the first two quivers above (per the instructions in TBB vol.?) and wasn't as happy with them, even using 2-blade heads.

[Jeremy]

arrows don't rattle around in the quivers, so you don't really need to do much extra broadheads (as long as you like sharpening them a few times during the season.  You can also make booties for the heads with thongs attached.  thread the thongs through the bottom of the quiver and tie 'em off.  When you pull out the arrow the bootie is left in the bottom.

[JEFF B]

this is one i made and i love it they are the best quiver ya can have    

[RayMO]

Thanks for all the great input. I was thinking that covering the arrows completely might be a good thing, at least for the rain, but it looks like no one likes doing that. I was also thinking about making boots for the head to set in.

Jeremy, the quivers look great and yes please email me whatever plans you may have.

Jeff, I see why you like that quiver so much..

Does anyone cover the complete arrow??

RayMO

[JEFF B]

no need to cover the whole arrrow but ya can if ya like.

[Jeremy]

 
I made this one for hunting in extreme rain.  It's out of heavy vinyl and has a hood that can be folded back in good weather.  It also has two sleeves inside - the top can hold a bunch of blunts and the larger bottom holds broadheads.  I was using Snuffers when that quiver was in service.  It worked well, but is ugly as sin

[RayMO]

Thanks again Jeremy, that is ingenious. I especially like the quiver into two section because I always have an eye on small game.

So the full length quiver messes up the feathers or you just don't like it?

[JEFF B]

it does mess up the feathers but hey i can live with that. but i do like the feathers un covered it is up to you how you build ya quiver. when ya do make one the strap needs to be 2" wide as it will sit better on ya shoulder. if ya need any help just pm me. jeff  

[redfish]

I use them and just made a new one last week. I have a removable cover over the fletching that is loose. Also made this one a 2 section so I can keep different arrows separated. I hunt areas that that a variety of game so I carry a variety of arrows.

[Chaser]

I used one when I lived in Ohio that I stitched up with artificial sinew. Mine covered the fletching. I found that it helped when moving around jaggers and multiflora rose bushes. I enjoyed it but it was lost when I moved back to California. I liked it so much I'm going to make another one. Very easy to make.

[adeeden]

The one I made and use also completely covers the fletchings. I think it helps alot by keeping them dry and from snagging on brush and such, I have not had a problem with the fletching being "smashed" at all. These are the only type of quivers I use. Here is my favorite, it's been signed by quite a few tradgangers as well.

 

[adeeden]

Here is one I drag around to alot of 3D shoots. same basic design I actually did a build-a-long here on tradgang as I made this one.

 

Actually I think the build-along may have been a little different than this one I think it had a solid strap.

[RayMO]

adeeden,

I like your design it looks reverse to me in that it is sewin at the bottom. Very nice, I am going to see if I can find that build-a-long.

I just found the build-a-long, very nice indeed  :D

[Wednesday Caste]

I made this winging it and just started sewing.  Used an old aluminum arra for support rod.   Love IT 'cause well, I made it and really don't have any experience w/any others LOL.  Just a note it is a little cumbersome when you have a big backpack and this type of quiver together with criss/crossing straps and trying to adjust one or the other while on the trail- which is how I hunt.  If you are fotunate enough to hunt w/a small backpack or fanny pack this style should fit the bill.

Entire view...
 

With the landscape finished and rabbit arra...
 

[redfish]

This link will take you to a good buildalong with pics.
 http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=170468&category=

[Stringdancer]

I used a Lakota quiver, but now have a Raptor Side Stalker quiver, and like it better.  The Side Stalker wears well with a backpack, and I find it much easier to draw an arrow from the Side Stalker, and it's very safe with the foam bottom, and the fletch cover keeps the fletching dry, and in good condition when moving through heavy brush.  

The way I see it, every quiver has some type of drawback.......  

Mike