Quiver preference

[drphoto]

My better half wants to get me a quiver for my birthday. Being a Newbie, what are the pros and cons of a bow, hip, or back quiver. I intend to walk the woods stump shooting/3d. And eventually hunt in wooded areas. My thoughts are a hip quiver catches in the brush, a back quiver could catch in low branches, and a bow mounted one could affect the shot. I only want to buy one, just thought some experienced opinions would help me decide.

[Terry Lightle]

I like Great Northern bow quivers,they dont add a lot of weight to my bow and my selfbow seems to shoot better for me with it.I have the 5 arrow quiver but when hunting I only put 4 in it.Four stickbow shooters in the family,3 of us using these quivers and  number 4 going to get 1 soon.

[Stumpkiller]

I think my side quiver is the cat's arse.

It won't catch on brush if you adjust it so you can tuck it into your side with your elbow.  And the arrows are pointing the direction you're moving so they are less noisy and less apt to snag.  You can get them out easily even with a waterproof fletch cover.

 

[PrarrieDog]

I've used a back quiver to stump shoot for decades. Big enough to carry as many arrows as you want, extra tips, glue, string even your lunch!. As far as catching it on limbs, I just rotate it, one handed, to below my arm. Clear the obstacle and pull it back up one handed again. Plus you can decorate it with feathers, bones, rocks, bead work and what ever you want.
I think it's a good choice for a first quiver.
If your hooked on trad, it won't be your last.

[lpcjon2]

I hunt with a back quiver -it has drawbacks,but it looks cool. I shoot in the yard with a side quiver and have stumped with it also-it has drawbacks as well.I cant shoot with anything on my bow-I guess thats a drawback for me.I am looking to make a sealed bottom draw back quiver-drawback is I never have time.To date I have never found a quiver that didn't have some kind of drawback to it.I am hoping the sealed bottom draw will be the ticket.JMHO

[waknstak IL]

I like my Arrow Master pretty well. Having a bow quiver on the bow is convenient, but I think my bow is more balanced and a little quieter without one. I also shoot very bright fletch and wraps which I don't like flashing around as I am drawing. I hang it around my tree and can easily grab an arrow for another shot with little movement. Its also quieter when stalking than most other back quivers and can be worn on the side as well. It also has a pouch which is large enough to hold everything I need for short afternoon or morning hunts. I think  a lot of this stuff it boils down to personal preference. They all have their good points and bad points.

[David Mitchell]

Which is better...blondes, brunettes, or red heads?  The same with quivers. You will wind up trying lots of different ones in your search for the right one only to discover there is no perfect quiver--it depends on your particular needs for the hunt at any given time.

[JEFF B]

i have the same Quiver as stumpkiller i made it a year ago and i can not fault it at all it does every thing you would want a Quiver to do. and whats more they are easy to make.  

[Rooselk]

I agree with Stumpkiller. I have Chief side quiver that is much the same as the one in the pic. As Stumpkiller says, it's "the cat's arse". For the reasons he states it's the best quiver I've ever used.

I noticed that the Asbell side quiver (see ad at top os page) is now available with a wool hood. That would make it quieter in the woods. Looks to be a very practical quiver. The only thing it lacks is a cover to protect fletches from rain.

[Bowwild]

I have several quiver types.  I have not found the perfect quiver yet. I prefer bow quivers for hunting and I want them to be quick detach. The best working one for me is the Mathews Arrowweb T5 but it requires a circular metal bracket which doesn't fit the look of a fine wooden riser. I have Great Northerns; side insert, limb bolt and strap on. All have disadvantages.

I saw a small quiver _3-4 arrows) with a leather hood on a table at the ATA show. It was at the Samick and 3River's booth. The nice fellows at the Samick booth couldn't understand a word of Kentuckian and I didn't get to ask the 3Rivers guys about it. The hood was 2-tone (black and brown).  Anyone see it? No what it is?

[$bowhunter$]

i perfer the back quiver as of now. i will try a bow quiver someday cause i hate having arrows stick up from my back when hunting

[Gordon Jabben]

For small game, a back quiver is a must but it has to fit properly. As stated above, all quivers havc their disadvantages.

[bigbadjon]

I like bow quivers the best for hunting especially if the use the amo bushings for attachment. Next would be back and side quivers. I like hip quivers the least, they are always in the way. About back quivers, I like them better than side quivers because I think it is more comfortable, but it has to be able to pull under your arm to go through brush. Then you have the best of both.

[Pete McMiller]

I've used bow quivers and really dislike them.  I have a Chuck Adams hip quiver for 8 arrows - nice but no cigar.  I made a three arrow hip quiver that is feather light but like all hip quivers I have used the fletching is waving around with every step.  

I bought my last quiver last spring, a Safari Tuff Arrow Master side quiver - I love it.  Hides the whole arrow but still has easy access to anything in it.  I hunted for two weeks in Colorado in September with a day pack and the Arrow Master - IMHO the best stalking quiver design out there.

You might not like that specific quiver for some reason but I don't think you can fault the "side quiver" design.  It does and has everything I need in a quiver.

[Whip]

Arrowmaster is the most functional quiver I have found for all the reasons that Pete just mentioned.  It carries well, protects my broadheads, keeps my feathers dry and quiet.  Those are in my mind the most important attributes of a good quiver, and the Arrowmaster does them all well.

[ron w]

One quiver.......don't think that's possible....     good luck!

[bigbadjon]

Was Pete McMiller talking to me? Anyway I never said I did not like side quivers, I just think that the back quiver is more comforable in its neutral carry position. As for the SafariTuff quiver, I have not used it. However I learned to shoot proficiently the Rod Jenkins way and love his bow cases, so I am sure it is well thought out and of top quality. Too many people use them and like them for it to be subpar.

[Lee Robinson .]

It may not win beauty contests, but for functionality the Great Northern is hard to beat.

[snow leopard]

i like my arrowmaster as well, altho i'd like to try the eagles flite bow quiver also.

[Pete McMiller]

Hi Bigbadjon,

No I wasn't relating my comments to or about anyone but myself.  Just my opinions on what works for me.  I 'may' have a tendency to think my way is the best sometimes - I'm trying to change................ really