I have a self bow that I plan to hunt with. My bowhunting friends from the "dark side" use bow quivers that attach dirrectly to the bow. Since my bow bends through all of it's length (except for a 6" handle)I cannot use this type of setup. What do you guys use? I am worried about the broadheads bouncing around if I just put them in my back quiver (got to keep them razor sharp    ) Thanks, Juniper Bow

I use a Catquiver.  I also use a Quiver caddy or a hip style quiver when sneak hunting.

JB -- don't rule out a bow quiver until you try one. If you're just carrying arrows to a stand, or need lots of arrows and no backpack, for, say, bunny hunting, anything works. And I know and admire that so many here have found ways to make traditional (back) quivers work -- personally, for my style of hunting, which involves lots of walking and dodging and ducking, I wouldn't use anything but a bow quiver. This started when I was in my teens, back in the 19-ought-50s, with one of those dangerous, tips-exposed Quickie quivers. Today I much prefer Thunderhorn bow quivers, which slip on and off instantly and effortlessly and mount with rubber for silence and are highly artful for the price of most less-artful competitors. But any rubber strap-on (as opposed to slip-on) bow quiver will do fine. The extra weight makes ultra-light selfbows shoot all the better, steadier, seems to me. Find someone with a strap-on bowquiver who'll let you give it a try. I think you'll be happily surprised. The way I figure, if I'm out for a day of hunting any big game and don't get the job done with the 4 or 5 arrers a bow quiver holds ... it's time to go home and practice. dave

Last year I carried this. Worked great!





I got it from Gary's Custom Knives at a shoot in Baltimore.


Now, you're in Montana, and I couldn't find a website for this gem of a man, so I will hope that I run into him at ATAR and get some contact info for him. Or, maybe somebody will spot this and dime him out for me.    

Killdeer

That is one cool quiver Killdeer!!

Got him! Do a Google search on Gary's Custom Knives and Leather. The man goes all out to get you what you want, and is right quick!

For those who like back quivers, though, you won't find a better guy to buy from than Mike, of Mike's Archery Leather, a sponsor here.

Killdeer

I really like my GFA Quiver.

Bill

Go get yourself some light weight PVC and a couple end caps and some foam and make yourself one. It will cost about $6. Shawn

Ah ya beat me to it Shawn...lol.

Dave2old, I was not aware until your post that it was even possible to put a bow quiver on a self bow. I will deffinatly look into this type of quiver, I am talking about hunting big game on the ground in areas that are pretty thick, so anything that makes slidding through the brush easier is a good idea.
Killdeer, that is a neat quiver! Looks like Gary is a real craftsmen. Having your quiver, possibles bag and gutting kinfe in one package makes it harder to forget something important!
Shawn, I really enjoy making my own equipment so I might try your idea. Could I cover the PVC with leather maybe to make it a bit more astheticaly pleasing (not that it really matters I guess...)
Thank you for the feed back, Juniper Bow

If your broadheads are bouncing around in your backquiver.......than you're moving to fast  

I us a "Stalker" type side quiver I made myself. I added 4 leather "booties" to protect my broadheads. I like this type of quiver as it allows me to also carry some small game arrows and judos as well. I really like Killys quiver. Functional and good looking too.

Three Rivers sells these... but I make them for much cheaper.  I used them last year, and they are great at keeping broadheads protected in a back quiver.  Plus, if you want to carry an arrow in your hand while still-hunting, you can keep the cover on and not have to worry about the broadhead.  Simply slip the cover off when you begin your final stalk, and slip it into your pocket.

 

I'll post pictures of the ones I make as soon as I get a camera... which will be in the next month.

Juniper, leather would work. I used an old pair of camo coveralls and spray adhesive. I made it for Shawn's bunny hunt last year....some thick stuff... never lost an arrow.Well, except for the two I shot at bunnies. I used a regular end cap, and a screw on clean out, with 1 1/2 inch pvc, it can hold four BH tipped arrows easily....of course larger diameter pipe will hold more. It is simple to do, cut an elongated pear shape out of the pipe to access the arrows.

me iuse this made it myself  

Shawn,
When you say lightweight can you be more specific. I checked out Home Depot and Lowe's yesterday and all they had was the heavy SCH 40 (heavy wall) PVC pipe.

THANKS
Mike

I believe Bob at Hildebrand Traditional Archery sells Gary's quivers. Gimme some time and I can get you his phone and addy.

Here is one a quiver caddy. Mark Baker here
in Livingston Montana makes them and they work
nice.

FYI:  The lightweight pvc is called DWV (drain-waste-vent),& requires fittings with simular designation.

John,
THANK YOU