Which Quiver

[Oct.1]

Thanks to Steve for starting this site.
Question: Which quiver do you prefer. Back or bow mount.
Just getting back to tradational this year. I bought a Bear Kodik Magnum just before season opened last year and intend to hunt with it this year. I have become used to the bow mount arrow quiver on my compound. However I'm hanging the compunnd up this year,(Maby forever) so just wondering if anyone uses the bow mount on there recurves and if there is something out there that is of quality.
Thanks
Oct.1

[Steve]

Now I didn't start the site MTB hunters has thier own site. I am just providing the service a a forum for their site.

[Joe Archer]

Oct1st, I had my recurve tapped for a quiver and I really like it. I use the same brand quiver that I use on my compound (Quickee) and will remove it when in my stand. I practice with the quiver removed. Let me know what you decide? <----<<<

[bishs]

Back quivers are nice for shooting targets and stump shooting, but for hunting I prefer a quiver attached to my bow. I know of two good quivers that are solid and attach without bolts. I believe one of the quivers is built by Elway, it is two seperate pieces top and bottom, they are rubber; you wet them and slide down tight onto your limbs, very solid no noise. three rivers should sell them.

The other is built by The Great Northern Bow Co. This quiver is very popular and solid no noise. It has a rubber strap that wraps tight around your limbs and fastens to itself. This quiver can be removed easier that the one above.

[JAM]

I have the Great Northern quiver that straps on to the bow with rubber straps. It's noiseless and you can use it on any bow since the straps wrap around the limbs. To remove it all you have to do is unwrap the straps.

[Stinger]

I prefer the back quiver, more specifically the Cat quiver. By using this type of quiver there is nothing on your bow to make noise and the bright feather fletching I use is neatly tucked away invisible from the prying eyes of deer and turkey and kept safe from the elements. As a side benefit the cat quiver comes in several models that will allow you to pack your favorite items and take them along with you in the back pack portion of the quiver. I have used mine for over 10 years and would not think of using anything else. It's always packed and when I pick it up for hunting everything is in one spot and the only other thing I need is my bow and I'm hunting.

[bishs]

I have never tried the cat quiver. Does it keep your broadheads from rattling around?

[Stinger]

Yep, keeps them all nice and safe.

[UPBert]

Great site/forum! Good info on the quivers -- Cat quivers are very good and functional, but I usually use a conventional backpack, and don't (personal opinion) like the fletch-end of the arrows hanging down behind me.
I have used the thigh strap-on quite a bit and it works ok for covering relatively open ground. Not particularly suited to stalking. Can any of the strap-on models work on a long-bow? Carrying a spare broadhead and rodent head would be great!

[Stinger]

The fletch end of the arrow is tucked up inside the cat quiver. The broadhead end of the arrow is covered by a shield at the bottom of the cat quiver.

[Oct.1]

Thanks for the input.
I did the same thing that Joe Archer did.
Hate to drill a hole in the bow, but I don't ever plan on getting rid of this one.
I put a three blade quicky on it and epoxied the mounting bracket and spacer together. Put some fleese tape on the Quiver side of the connector and it's quite.
Its light weight, holds enough arrows, dosen't get snaged in the brush because of the blind spot over my sholder, and costs half the price of a back quiver.
Thanks again.
Good luck this year.
Oct.1

Well, guess there's always an oddball, and it's me this time. I really detest having anything hung on my bow. Catquivers although I've never tried one look awkward and to be a bother getting through the swamps with. especially at replacing arrows.
Basicly I like my homemade (sorta Howard Hill style) back quiver. When I go off "hunting" for a full day I need more than 1/2 doz. arrows. I usually carry 2-3 w/ broadheads for deer, 4 squerrel / rabbit arrows, 3-6 flu-flu's for birds ( with 2 head versions)
The reason I like the back quiver is because I can stick the strap under my belt in 2 places and adjust the carrying hiegth and angle whereby I'll keep my hand around the shafts and guide things through the swamps (at stillhunting speed) without getting fetched up on brush. My hand is already on the arrow. This generates less movement in getting an arrow to the string. I keep a box of Quaker oatmeal in the bottom to keep the broadheads from getting dinged, and stops the rattles. In the treestand I tie it off the seat and it hangs at a handy angle by my haul-up line. At the end of the day, and on my way out of the woods, if I'm going back the next day, I'll pick what looks to be a good spot (not too close to the stand mind you) I'll scatter that Oatmeal around fairly sparcly over an area. You'd be surprised how many critters like rolled oats, and some of them have been rather tasty as lunch too.
Wouldn't it be just wonderful if somebody could come up with a telescopic / foldup arrow that you could carry in a shirt pocket like a pen & pencil set. Imagine how much agrivation we'd save by not getting fetched up in brush and things.

You may want to consider a traditional "lakota" style quiver. This design allows your entire shaft including the quiver to be protected from the elements, and prevents the fletching from flagging game during stalks. Additionally, the quiver, which hangs from a strap,can be moved to various positions, which allows you to pack your climber, fanny-pack, or back pack without interference.