Naked or Not?

[Kingsnake]

I've only been trying to be a trad guy for a few years now.  Despite years of hunting with a compound bow with an attached quiver, I have been really enjoying shooting my Holm-Made recurve totally naked...uhhh..."devoid of quiver."

Lately, however, I have been considering adding a quiver to the bow.  Looking for input on preferred styles....Bow quiver/No quiver...and why.

Thanks!

Kingsnake  

[Joe2Crow]

I'm a big Kwikee Kwiver fan. I like having the arrows on the bow when I'm on the move but can take it off in 2 seconds when I get where I'm going. My widow psav is already heavy enough and I love the way it balances without the quiver. I think it's the best of both worlds. I know it's not as nice as all the leather quivers but it's extremely functional.  Incidentally, I have the same setup on my barebow wheel bow. I know, I know - blasphemy.

[sidekick]

There will be opinions from one end of the spectrum to the other on this question. Mine is that I do not find a bow quiver detrimental in most any hunting situation, and in fact the best all around way to transport my hunting arrows. Arrows attached to bow = one less separate item for me to carry.

[Kingsnake]

Thanks guys.  I knew there would be many opinions going in, but I'm fine with that.  Also, I will take all input, then end up trying both anyhow.  Still....worth asking.

Kingsnake

[Gdpolk]

I like my Dual Arc bow quiver on.  The weight helps stabilize my hand and allows me to tune the bow's handling some.  The convenience is unmatched.

[silent sniper]

I always liked my longbow naked, but as of lately I've been shooting it with a bow quiver.  I didn't like it at first but it has certainly grown on me.  The little extra riser weight has made the bow more forgiving and arrows are much more conveniently located now.  For now I am going to stick with the quiver and see how it goes. Cheers SS

[McDave]

I shoot just about every day, but only hunt a few times a year.  It is certainly a lot more convenient on my daily shoots to use a side quiver. I get used to the feel of the bow without a bow quiver, and don't feel like changing things when I'm getting ready to go hunting.

[ron w]

I'm a Holm-Made River Runner fan. It's my go to bow when I have to shoot well or when it's time to go hunting. Many don't like to do it, but I drilled my riser for inserts and put a Kwikee bracket on. I get to my spot and it comes off. I also drilled for inserts for a side mount Great Northern. I use that when I hike or still hunt and may get a unexpected shot.

[Roadkill]

I like a little more mass, like a three piece.  My home made strap on adds that wight to my one piece.  I usually use a side quiver, but use the bow quiver occasionally   Play with it and do not make a decision on one outing

[Kingsnake]

Ron W...I also shoot the River Runner.  I really like it.  I could not see myself drilling, but I would be willing to strap on a Velcro quiver.

Also, and I may be dating myself a bit, but when I started shooting trad, I had flashbacks to watching my old "Bowhunting October Whitetails" video....where the Catquiver looked so convenient and awesome in its Jim Crumley Treebark camo.  Yea...I bought one and I use it.

Still...

Kingsnake

[Pheonixarcher]

I prefer a naked bow myself. I don't like having things sticking off my bow while I'm stalking. I have enough to worry about besides my quiver snagging brush, and exposed feathers to make noise. To me, in this case, the cons outweigh the pros. I have good success with a safari tuff.

[Cwilder]

I shoot all of my bows with quiver attached. I always did with my wheelie bow as well. I tried to shoot a recurve with no quiver and it just felt weird to me

[tracker12]

I prefer go use my Dawgware Side quiver.  I will use an EFA 3 arrow one on occasion.

[Matt Green]

I've dealt with the same question. benfits are extra wt (if needed) seems to stabilize bow a bit and the convenience. the biggest negative I can think of (other than extra wt if you don't want or need it) is there is extra "stuff" that may be picked up by deer etc when you are moving the bow to get in postion for a shot. that said, if you move at the right time you can hopefully avoid getting picked off.  UNLESS there are a bunch of different pairs of eyes watching and then it might not matter much anyhow.  I have had indivudals indicate that tuning changes with vs. without a quiver - therefore consider this. best - matt

[Fletcher]

Not.  I've shot with a bow quiver for many years and it feels just fine to me.  I tune with it on and it has never been an issue for me.

Every quiver is a compromise and a bowquiver is the best for me.  Doesn't mean it has to be for you.

[FoCoBlackWidow]

I shoot a three-piece Widow with an attached quiver and always shoot with it on. I like the extra mass and feel I should practice like I hunt. If I need a second arrow, there's nothing faster than an arrow right off of the quiver on the side of the bow.

I shoot a Sarrels takedown longbow. I practice and hunt with no quiver onthe bow. I carry my arrows in a Great Northern Quick Detach quiver on my bow. As soon as I get in a blind or stand, I take the quiver off my bow.

Bisch

[Gooserbat]

I like a Thunderhorn Lynx with the small fry hood.  It is adjustable from bow to bow and goes on and off quickly and easily.

[Stumpkiller]

I prefer mine nekked.

     

Though I do often make a single arrow "quiver" with half a Selway Piggy-Backer and a broadhead sheath for a fast shot when stalking or as a second-chance from a stand.

   

[bruinman]

I shoot my longbows, naked as you say. I like a Kanati two piece side mount slim jim on my recurves. very tight to the bow. I have others but that is my fav. I guess it might have to do more with what you grew up with, but to me a recurve almost looks silly without a quiver on it,lol.