Moose hunting quiver: it may just work. Moose hunt photo added.

[akbowbender]

I've been hunting moose using different quivers, but nothing seems to work really well.

I hunt a bit heavy, using my Blue Widow with enough gear to get a good first load out. Having that pack on precludes the use of my back quiver, so I either used my Arrowmaster, or a bow quiver.

The problem with the Arrowmaster is that it doesn't ride very well with the pack on, and it tends to be a bit noisy when going thru brush. Otherwise, I really like it for hunting small game and practice, and it does a good job keeping the feathers protected.

The bow quiver works well, but I don't like the lopsided handling of my Hill Style bows with a quiver attached. Also, the feathers need special attention to protect them from the weather and wear and tear from going thru the brush.

I had a Cutting Edge bow quiver, which is the original Asbell quiver with some modifications. I was going to hang this on my pack for most situations, and pull it off and use it like a GFA, but I found that it was kind of awkward to remove a wood arrow from the tight grippers.

Then it hit me: Why not get rid of the grippers!

This is what I came up with:

     

     

     

     

I took the Cutting Edge apart and straightened the 1/4" square bar stock. I had to extend it some, so I bought some 1/4" aluminum channel. (If I can located some 1/4" that is long enough, I'll swap this out to make it look a bit cleaner.)

For the tubes, I took a plastic golf club tube and cut it into 5-equal lengths, which worked out perfect. I had a piece of 1/16" aluminum strap that I shaped to hold the tubes. The quiver hood was setup for 7-arrows, but five works out fine for me.

I looks a bit crude, but it works great. A slight upward tug, and the arrow slides up the tube to clear the hood, and let the arrow slide forward like the Arrowmaster and I'm ready to go!

     

     

I put on one of my Arrowmaster hoods to protect the feathers from the weather. The in lies the main disadvantage of the is design. It is a top loader, so the quiver has to be taken off to reload the arrows to avoid damaging the feathers

[akbowbender]

It hangs a bit low, but it seems to be easy to work with. I may need to hook it on a bit higher if it starts getting in the way.

It can be taken off and used like a GFA. For now, I have a piece of rope with a tautline hitch. Works great, though the rope looks a bit cheezy!

     

     

P.S. Just tried hooking it on a bit higher on the pack, which gives it a more balanced ride on the pack, but still is easy to get to.

 

[halfseminole]

I'm going to make one like that tomorrow.  That looks perfect.

[Stump Buster]

GREAT Idea!!!

[Kevin Dill]

I love innovators. Functionality and beauty aren't always found in the same gene pool, but function wins every time when I go hunting. Nice job on your quiver!

[chall]

Great idea . Looks like it will work really good !

[Keith Zimmerman]

Looks functional to me.  Whats a Blue Widow?   Is that the pack?

[akbowbender]

Thanks everyone. I'm hoping it works in the field.

Keith: The Blue Widow is Eberlestock's JP-9 model pack.

[akbowbender]

Today was opening day for the moose archery season, so I got to test the quiver out:

 

It worked out just fine. I may have to make a quieter cover for the tubes, but other than that, I'm pleased.

It was a great day in the woods. I got this grouse:

 

and had a chance to take a shot at a small bull, but passed on it as I wasn't sure if it was legal a legal spike or not. No problem. Lots of hunting still to come!

[Machino]

You should delete this thread and patent this quiver idea.  It is brilliant and I will be making one soon just like it.  I imagine you are going through thick brush from time to time and wanted to protect the fletching more?  Thanks for sharing.

[centaur]

That is a very good idea that should work great. Good thinking on your part! Now go get a moose!

[KSdan]

Love the idea-particularly the golf tubes.  Could see this same idea innovated in other apps.  I may try to develop this onto my bolt on quiver. Hmmm

Thanks for another great idea from the TG!

Dan in KS

[eidsvolling]

This.thread.is.worthless.without.pictures.from.the.middle.of.the.alders.       (But remember the bear spray …)

Great idea, BTW!

[ChuckC]

Nice job on your quiver, and. . good luck finding a good moose.

ChuckC

[akbowbender]

Machino: I used the tubes to make it easier to remove the arrows when it is attached to the pack. Having the extra feather protection is just a bonus feature.

[wooddamon1]

Looks pretty dang functional, good thinking.

Already with the wool up there? I started sweating just seeing the pics!

[Benny Nganabbarru]

That bush looks like a great place for a moose hunting adventure!

[akbowbender]

It was mostly overcast, so the wool wasn't a problem unless I got to moving too fast!

With this system, the hood has to be down, otherwise the arrows may slip down and hang out....not good! Using it mounted on a bow would be a no go unless you like your arrows upside down.

Even as I'm using it, you should keep a eye on the arrows to make sure they aren't backing out. I have Grizzlies on my arrows, so not much chance on them backing out. With shorter broadheads, I don't know.

When I get my hands on some 1/4" square rod, I'm going to make the tubes adjusable so the nocks stick out a bit more, that way the cover will help hold the arrows in place. With the elastic cord that is on the cover, I'll just need to push against it a little bit til the arrow clears the hood. Should solve the backing out issue.

[KSdan]

Chuck- been thinking a lot about your project here.  Just wondering- couldn't a guy just make/or use a mini catquiver?  What do you see as the difference?

Thanks.  Following this close both for the quiver updates and a MOOSE UPDATE.  Good Hunting.  Jealous. . .

Dan in KS

[akbowbender]

Dan: I made this because I had most of the materials on hand, and I'm kind of cheap.     I'll take a look at the mini cat quiver just for curiosities sake.

I forgot to mention that I think my quiver is lighter than the original bow quiver I used to make it. The gripper was quite heavy as it had a mess of screws and self-locking nuts.