Author Topic: Quiver advice from spot and stalk hunters (Read 789 times)

AngelDeVille · « **on:** July 03, 2012, 01:28:00 PM »

My son and I are new to archery, and our first hunt will be fall turkey.

He likes his back quiver, and I thought I would like a bow mounted quiver, but after a few 3D shoots I feel it makes my bow cumbersome, and unbalanced when carrying it.

So I'm looking for another option.

When hunting I love to use my camelback to carry water and minor supplies, so a back quiver will need to work around this. or attach.

What quiver do you spot and stalkers like and why?

Shedrock · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:41:00 PM »

I like this one, I also have a 3 blade model as I mostly shoot Woodsmans/VPA's.

I like it because it is light. If I need more than 2 arrows, I better go home and practice! I do carry a few extra arrows in a back quiver though, but not on a stalk. The pack and boots come off.

Shedrock · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:46:00 PM »

I use a Bison Gear pack with the optional back quiver. A system that works well for me.

Iowabowhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:50:00 PM »

Those Bison Packs look great!

pdk25 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:52:00 PM »

I fought it for awhile, but if I were you I would just get more accustomed to a bow quiver. When you are crawling on a stalk, both a side quiver and back quiver are much more of a hinderance than help, IMHO. Getting a lighter, lower profile quiver such as and EFA certainly helps. For fall turkey as you describe, a setup like shedrock's looks pretty good, and most side quiver's such as a safari tuff, gfa, or great northern ought to do pretty well. Since you say you are new to archery, if you plan on alot of spot and stalk I would really try to get more comfortable with a bow quiver.

Michael Pfander · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:59:00 PM »

I use a bow quiver as well. If the balance is a problem then try out ones that hold fewer arrows as stated earlier. Mine holds 5, 4 broad heads and 1 judo.
MAP

Mongo · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:18:00 PM »

I use a Camelback too and throw my Mini-Catquiver over it. It holds 6 arrows securely and doesn't make any noise in the boonies.

Zbearclaw · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:20:00 PM »

I love the looks, weight, and function of the large Big Jim's bow quiver.

I tried side and back quivers and it is a pain in the butt to deal with.

If you wanted to use a back quiver, the catquiver mini would strap to your camelbak nicely, but on a stalk a pack may as well be a drum, it will get you busted...

Shedrock that is a cool setup you got there!

Bjorn · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:27:00 PM »

Dan Adair · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2012, 03:42:00 PM »

I've always been a fan of bowquivers.

Not just because they're awesome for stalks, or runnin and gunnin on Elk.

But, I could be on a weeklong trip, or have an afternoon to sit a treestand for B tag whitetails on the family ranch. It keeps life easy, having your arrows with your bow.

yukon chuck · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2012, 03:42:00 PM »

Shedrock...what make of quiver is that?
I like the looks of it.
Thanks,
Chuck

BAK · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:17:00 PM »

I use a bow quiver now, not because I necessarily like it, but because I think it allows me the best chance of making a second shot with the least movement.

It still boils down to personal preference.

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:53:00 PM »

The EDGE
http://www.shrewbows.com/quivers_edge/index.html

Terry Lightle · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2012, 06:56:00 PM »

Great N orthern bow quiver on my longbow

owlbait · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:00:00 PM »

GFA! I have one that is wool covered, matches the vest I just got from Teresa, and it is light, manueverable, and quiet.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:14:00 PM »

I have used bow quivers a fair bit but dislike the weight on my bows . Also , I haev grown up using Hill style back quivers that , with practice , work really well .
However, the older I get the more comfy I like to be and as such enjoy carrying thsoe few exra's that the make the day afield more enjoyable .
The Side Stalker , The Raptor Side Quiver and the Safarituff Arrowmaster are the best options IMHO ...
With the nod for overall ease of use and quietness going to the Arrowmaster by a long way .

steadman · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:21:00 PM »

Bow quiver- great northern nuff said

Blaino · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:56:00 PM »

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Originally posted by yukon chuck:
Shedrock...what make of quiver is that?
I like the looks of it.
Thanks,
Chuck

Yep. Me too.

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:58:00 PM »

You would like a Safari Tuff or a GFA type. I have made several GFA types out of old worn out bow quivers.

Wudstix · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:07:00 PM »

I have come to love the Great Northern strap on bow quiver, holds 3-5 arrows and that is all I need. Plus weighs about 8 ounces.


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