Quiver

[ScottL]

I am in need of a quiver for my bow. I actually need 2 quivers. I would like a back quiver and one that mounts to the bow. One for 3D shoots and one for hunting, respectively. Who makes a good quiver? I am shooting both longbows and recurves. Can the quivers be used on both or do I need one for each. Also, how many arrows do you guys usaully take when you hunt? Thank you in advance.
Scott

[Bishop]

I carry 4 arrows hunting most of the time. Kanati makes a great bow quiver that will work on both your recurve and longbow. They are a sponsor:
 http://www.kanatiquiver.com/

[collofthewild]

X2 for Kanati bow quiver.

[adamgti]

I personally would either stick with a bow quiver or another style. The bow quiver in my opinion changes the way a bow shoots. I usually just carry four however I'm looking at the selway 6 arrow quiver for my caribou hunt. Big Jim makes a great quiver and the price is better then competitive.

Personally I would stick with one or the other and if you go with a bow quiver just order one that works on both recurve and longbow.

Good luck man

[ScottL]

Do you use the bow quiver during 3D shoots? Any other opinions on a uviversal quiver such as hip quivers or side quivers? Everyone is being very helpful and I will look at Kanati and Big Jims. Thank you very much

[wooddamon1]

The Great Northern adjustable quivers fit both bows.

[Pope Co.]

In my experience there isn't any one thing that is perfect for all situations. I don't want to have one of everything so this is what I do.

I have a back quiver. If I'm on the ground I don't like it for the final approach. If I have some cover I take off the back quiver and start my final sneak with just one arrow. The backquiver is okay for a tree stand.

I have a homemade pocket quiver. It is not any good for broadheads or judos. I have one arrow with a broadhead on it that I carry in my hand. I have a pouch in my pocket with judos. If I come up on some squirrels I drop the arrow with a broadhead and I quickly insert a judo in an arrow I retrieve from my pocket quiver.

I like the look of a barebow. So I have not ever used a bowquiver.

[Mike Harris]

I shoot 3D to practice for hunting therefore I always have a Kanati Quiver on all my bows. That way the bow feels the same all the time. I may use a side quiver with a couple arrows in it during tournaments, but my Kanati Quiver will have 4 arrows in it as well. I find that I like the way the bow shoots and feels with the quiver on the bow. Check out Kanati's products they have a quiver to fit any recurve or longbow, they are rock solid, high quaility, and look great. A nice bow deserves a nice quiver.

[bigbadjon]

When I shot the sleek skinny bows like Great Northerns I had a powerful dislike of bow quivers because they thew off the bow. Now on my weightier risers they are my preference. On my Jack Howard Jet I shoot a Tightspot, and if you have no aversion to amo bushings, I feel this is the best quiver avaiable. For my ACS longbow I use a limbbolt attached Great Northern that I favor for its light weight. A strap on GN would be my suggestion if you go that route, Big Jims looks very light so I might try that option as well.

[Terry Lightle]

Lots of great quivers out there,I am partial to Great Northern as they seem to be bullet proof for me.

[187BOWHUNTER]

Pine Hollow has a real nice Plains Quiver, I think I am going to get one for the range n stuff

[Possum Head]

Eagles Flight, also a sponsor here has models available that will work on longbows and curves. They are solid as a rock and keep your arrows in place and are quiet. Oh and they are lookers too! Yes, a number of trad shooters use them at 3d shoots. Remember you usually only use one arrow so there's not a lot of wear on the quiver. It's a good idea to practice with it on the bow at least ocasionally if you intend to hunt with it on however my experience is it doesn't seem to affect shooting.Kanati and Big Jim have nice offerings as well but I haven't had the pleasure of a hands on analysis yet.

[ScottL]

Thank you everyone. You all have been a lot of help. I think what I am going to do is just use an on the bow quiver. Now I just have to decide which one. I am going to take everyone's recommendations into consideration. Once again, thank you to everyone on this.

[ronp]

I purchased a bow quiver and took it off after about 10 shots.  Definitely not for me.  For back quivers, you might want to check out Safari Tuff Arrowmaster quivers, or the smaller Duiker model.  They are a sponsor here.  I recently purchased one and have been out stump shooting 6 or 7 times with it. I like it more each time I use it.  Highly recommended and well worth the price.

[eflanders]

I too didn't care for an on the bow quiver but I now use the Elite side quiver which is similar to the Safari Tuff.  There are many great quiver makers that are sponsors here and you just have to try and find one that suits you the best.  My suggestion, go to a shoot and ask some of the other shooters there if you can try theirs on for size.  This way you can try before you buy.

[8Crow]

ScottL, I'm trying to figure out what sort of quiver I want to go with as well and I'm giving the Tarantula M.A.Q. a hard look.  There's nothing all that traditional about the appearance, but it looks like you can wear it on your hip, throw it over your shoulder, or strap it to just about anything.  Plus it doesn't cost a fortune.  Maybe someone else here has thoughts on that quiver?