Hello guys, once again looking for an opinion from ya'll. I have decided that I dont want a bow quiver on my new bow, and would like some recommendations on the next best thing for hunting. I am open to any ideas, but would like two things specifically: easy to get through THICK brush (no shortage of that in Oregon), and some sort of feather protection. I am considering a quiver like O.L. Adcock uses, though I cant think of who makes them, with something over the feathers for protection. Any suggestion?
brack
Mini Cat Quiver. I am a back quiver guy for almost everything but this is just the thing for broadheads and sneakin around in the brush. Everything behind you, feathers covered, easy out with minimal movement. Downside PIA to put arrow back in quiver.
cedar ridge leather works is who makes them. ive been looking at getting one myself to try out
http://shrewbows.com/shrew_mantis.htm
http://shrewbows.com/shrew_mantis6.htm
http://shrewbows.com/gfa_quiver/
I like Steven Catts "side kick" quiver
great ideas guys, keep em coming.....Ron, the mantis is the one I have been considering. I know its similiar to some of the other quivers out there, but does anyone one use one of these "quivers on a string" on a regular basis?
brack
The best we found are Art Vincents,Cedar Ridge, O.L Adcock Stalker quivers. Both the 4 and 6 arrow models are what we now use after doing the review on them.
The review is on my site in the trad reviews at www.peteward.com (http://www.peteward.com)
You might want to check the Jack Bowers "Stealth" and "Chief" side quivers. I use the Stealth for 3d, small game hunting and stump shootin'. Very nice quiver. Jim.
Pete, I was unable to locate the OL Adcock Stalker Quiver review on your site, and it is not on OL's either.
Can you please post a link for those of us who may be similarly challenged?
I havn't used it but I like the looks of Ron's Mantis quiver made by Art Vincent. LaClair and Vincent now there are two guys who no something about traditional archery and the needs of the traditional hunter.
Cat Quivers. I got the III had it for a long time and love.
For a non-bow quiver, I'm sold on the GFA, Stalker, over the shoulder under the arm styles. They are the bomb!
I agree completely with SlowBow I have a bear on bow quiver that i just couldnt get along with it. I modified it to be GFA style for the SEMO hog hunt we walked through some very nasty stuff that im not sure I would have made it through with my hip quiver. Unless I find on bow quiver that works The over the shoulder under arm style is the one I will always go with.
I see the quivers that have the arrow's shaft totally exposed (like a cat quiver), and can't for the life of me figure out how that style works in thick brush:
how do you not lose arrows?? It seems like the brush would be ripping those right off the quiver, and you would not even know it.
Can someone help me out? What am I missing?
Thanks,
Rich
I'm a big fan of the GFA.
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/LilFavorite010.jpg)
It's hard to beat the plains type quiver for any type of situation. It can be made long enough to protect the feathers, it is quiet, easy to manuver through brush, and can be worn in several positions. Check out the quiver of the Iceman, a sheperd that died and was frozen in a glacier 5000 years ago.
I am also a big fan of the GFA Quiver. I never really liked a quiver mounted on my bow.
Homemade PVC tube quiver...works really well...
a cat quiver would do fine. :thumbsup: :archer:
I agree with Pete and really like the Adcock style side quiver.. Its easy to shift into several different positions to get it out of the way etc.. I believe Cedar Ridge makes them and the quality is excellent.. It will last a life time!!!! Jim
I've made a few of this style, they sure are nice for hunting, did this one for my left handed friend Dorris, not quite finished in the pic, need to add the holder.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/sidequiver001.jpg)
I find a Lakota quiver to fit my needs the best. It will carry plenty of arrows and I can move it around to make it suit my immediate needs in the field.
Rusty <><
GFA and Mark Baker's Quiver Caddy/Kwikee Combo
For hunting I like having the arrows secured in a gripper. I just got a new pack for a Colorado hunt next fall and I'm going with the Quiver Caddy because it attaches/detaches easily to the waist belt and I don't want a strap around my neck. I will probably lash a GFA to the pack just to carry some more arrows into camp.
Just bought a GAF from Ron and really like it. I've been using a similar home made version for a couple of years, but like many have said on here, the GFA is an improvement over my home made version.
The "Adcock style" quiver is very similar to the GFA.
(http://www.bowmaker.net/images/turk2.jpg)
While there will be slight variations in thematic design, the vast array of functional quivers are gonna be back, hip, bow, sling.
While all quivers are gonna be of these four basic styles, some may be combinations of styles, or convertible to different styles. Such as taking a bow quiver and sticking a strap on it and voila, ya gots yerself a sling quiver.
The GFA and Adcock and Indian plains and Torges quivers are all sling style quivers. A back quiver means just that - it rides somewhere off and close to the bowhunter/archer's back, and that kinda quiver style includes the Hill and St Charles Cat styles.
Everyone can jabber as much as they like about what quiver "works best" for them - emphasis on the word "them".
So, I highly recommend trying out as many of the four quiver styles as possible, and at least under simulated hunting test conditions.
At one point in time I borrowed a buncha different style quivers from my huntin' buds and spent a weekend frolicking in the woods with bow and arras all those quivers - sure taught me a lesson about what worked and didn't work, for ME.
YMMV, but in reality it shouldn't. :saywhat: :)
Make that a GFA........it's still early.