Quiver Options for Elk Hunting

[rlc1959]

For you experienced Elk Hunters do you prefer quiver on the bow ,side quiver or Cat quiver. I have been practicing using a cat quiver here around my 3D course and kinda like it. Took my quiver off my bow and I think I shoot a little better and seems quieter. Leaving September 10th first trip with Trad Equipment. Always kept my quiver on my wheel bows when chasing Elk.

Thanks for all opinions, Randy

[old_goat2]

I use an alpine soft- loc or however Its  spelled mounted to a leather hip piece that goes on a belt, don't have experience with cat quiver or bow mounted quivers. Here is a pic from Turkey season, it doesn't come into contact with pack if you mount it low enough. You can buy the leather from Alpine or have it made at leather store for about half the price.

[old_goat2]

Originally posted by old_goat2:
I use an alpine soft- loc or however Its  spelled mounted to a leather hip piece that goes on a belt, don't have experience with cat quiver or bow mounted quivers. Here is a pic from Turkey season, it doesn't come into contact with pack if you mount it low enough. You can buy the leather from Alpine or have it made at leather store for about half the price.

[Guru]

For me and everything I hunt, there is nothing more convenient than a good bow quiver.

I like the extra weight on the bow, and I've found that a good quality quiver will make my bows quieter and absorbs some of the "shot".

I use either Selway and EFA on all my bows.

[huntnmuleys]

I've always prefered the quiver on the bow. Just practical and I like the feel of shooting with that weight on the side.

[Matty]

When I  first started I couldn't shoot a bow with a quiver on it.  And carried my arrows around on a hip style quiver suitable for broad heads. The whole time wishing I wasn't doing that.  The arrows would get hung up on things and would be real cumbersome. And. ANOTHER THING TO PACK.
Anyway. The solution. And a better choice for me was changing to a better bow quiver.  Something smaller and close to the bow.  Big fan of the KANATI  4 arrow and have used and like as well the Great Northerns as well.
I would advise against the cat quiver. As its something considerable to pack among your other gear..
Good luck

[4dogs]

I'm with most the other guys. I like a good bow quiver, most convienent, have more control and I like the weight. Unlike you, my selways make the bow quieter and are solid.

[Stryder]

Great Northern Sidekick is my choice for elk hunting.

[WESTBROOK]

Usually, chasing Elk around the mountains there is enough stuff hanging on me, around my neck or on my belt, especially if your backpacking in. The last thing I want is a quiver full of arrows hanging on me. The bow quiver is the best place for them, theyre always together ready to go.

Eric

[Orion]

I've always preferred a bow quiver.  Very easy to maneuver, provides a little extra heft to the bow, which helps steady it, also quiets the bow as well.  And the arrows are always right there when yo need them.

[wooddamon1]

I'm with the bow quiver guys, way too much other stuff hanging off.

[Steve O]

Tried everything else.  Can't beat the bow quiver.

[Mark Baker]

I like the quiver caddy with a kwikee....or now the quiver caddy with the new Absokee quiver.   Has worked well for me for more than a couple decades now.

[Roger Norris]

I'm not an experienced elk hunter, but this quiver works for me, the GFA

 

[House]

I am first and foremost an elk hunter.  I have tried almost all of them cause I somehow convinced myself that a bow quiver wasn't for me.  Now and for the last two years nothing but an EFA bow quiver for me!  Very light, I shoot the same with or without on my three longbows, arrows always at the ready.  When I used a cat quiver I loved it but couldn't sit with it on.  Loved the Arrowmaster but the arrows made some noise in it while I was moving at a brisk pace while it was attached to my pack. Now I just accept that my longbow has a four arrow quiver on it and I think I am better off for it. This is just my experience you may, and likely will, find what works for you is different.

Travis

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

Bow Quiver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
,,Sam,,

[cacciatore]

For sure the best way to carry arrows when you have to cover ground,climb,sneak in the black timber and be' ready without too many movements,is a bow quiver.Your arrows will al was be ready,quiet and safe.

[JamesKerr]

I have never hunted elk but for all my hunting needs I find the Bow Mate Elite side quiver to be the best all around quiver.

[Pete McMiller]

I'll be the odd man out here.  I like my Arrow Master and continue to use it.  I used a bow quiver many years ago and never liked the weight.  I used a couple different designs of hip quivers.  The last hip quiver carried three arrows and couldn't have weighed 4 oz. empty.  The problem I always had while still hunting was the arrow fletching constantly waving around with every step - convenient, yes, but way too visible.  Since going to a side quiver I have found the perfect quiver - for ME.  That's really the question isn't it?  It's not what is the perfect quiver for the rest of the world but what is the perfect quiver for you.

[Whip]

You're not as odd as you think Pete.  (Although some may debate that point   :p   )

I'm another the prefers a side quiver for my elk hunting.  In really think cover like the oak brush that I often find myself in I find it easier to move through with a side quiver than with a quiver full of arrows on my bow.

I am currently using an Arrowmaster like Pete, and love it.  I also have some plans to make one of my own design, but either way, I find that they ride tight along my side and slip easily through the brush.  An arrow is always right at my hip and I have never found getting an arrow out to be an issue.

But as Pete suggests, quiver choice is highly personal, and there are many ways to skin the cat.  What's best for one is not best for all.