Can you hunt with a back quiver on?

[2Blade]

The reason I ask is because ive never used one id like to get one but im worried itel make noise with arrows inside if I have to move to make a shot. How many of you leave it on while on stand or on the ground?

[RamiusEng]

There is thread right now where very skilled quiver makers are showing their work.  And if you see their quivers....WOW!
I would PM some of those folks and ask them what makes for a good huntiing back quiver.

[madness522]

I think if you are moving thru the woods fast enough to rattle the arrows then you are moving too fast.  Got to move slow and not sound like a human walking thru the woods.  If you listen to the sound of most any animal walking thru the woods there is no rythm to their steps unlike a man.  You will make a little noise stalking the woods so try to go very slow and do much more looking than stepping.

[joe skipp]

All the time. No arrow rattle either due to the fact my quiver is 8oz leather that collapses on my back. I use a fanny pack in conjunction with the backquiver.

[mrkbsm]

I use a slightly modified leather back quiver that gets rid of the rattle - found an old hip/belt quiver at a garage sale for a few bucks, took the snap-in rail (or whatever you call it) and unscrewed it from the hip quiver (held on by 3 small screws).  I punched a few small holes in the leather of the back quiver and screwed the rail onto the top inside of the back quiver.  A cut-up nerf softball in the bottom keeps the BH's from bumping around.  What I ended up with is a back quiver that can still hold a pile of arrows, but when I'm stalking I can just fill the rail and snap single arrows out as I need them.  If anyone's curious, PM me for pics.

[Snakeeater]

Using the lighter weight leather for the quiver will allow it to bend to the contour of your back, as was said above. This will keep the arrows in place and is the solution that most folks use to solve the sound problem. It also keeps them from falling out when you bend over.    

You can also put some fur along the top to help hold them in place and stop them from rattling against each other.  Something soft in the bottom will help the broadheads from knocking against each other as well.

[2Blade]

This is the quiver im looking in to what do you guys think?

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=14&s=14&p=116&i=6590

[JBiorn]

I have been looking at one of those quivers, too. I would love to hear what others say about it.........TTT


Jeff

[Jerry Jeffer]

I use a cat quiver, arrows don't rattle, wears on my back, easy to get arrows out. When I'm sitting in a ground blind, I take it off so I can get to the rest of my gear easily.

[TSP]

I like bowquivers for most hunting but backquivers are fun to use, too.  Fur along the opening makes a nice-looking quiver...I like rabbit fur because it looks good and is lightweight, available, supple...and cheap.  I agree with earlier comments that softer leather that conforms a bit to your back is the best for a hunting backquiver.  If you attach the fur only at the top near the opening so that it can hang down the outside for 6" or so you can tuck the hanging portion loosely into the opening around the shafts (fur in) to reduce noise/shaft movement when hunting.  When ready to draw an arrow for a shot simply give a little tug on the fur to lift it out enough for the arrow to clear.  When not hunting flip the fur back to hanging on the outside again.  

Easy, quiet, and if you move slowly there is little movement involved.

[2Blade]

I was looking at coyote pelts and can you actully make a quiver out of them or do you just line a regular quiver with them? I was told the Indians used coyote skin quivers could someone point me in the direction of these or how to make them?

[Snakeeater]

That basket style quiver would be kind of noisy I would think. It will definitely NOT bend across your back to hold the arrows in place like was discussed above.

I made this kit from 3Rivers in an afternoon. It will give you an idea of how they are put together and also what to look for in a back quiver. It will bend across your back for you.   Field Back Quiver Kit  


This is another kit, but it is larger than the one I made.   Expedition Style Back Quiver Kit

[L. E. Carroll]

I'm a fan of a good leather back quiver and yes you can hunt with them.. Indians did it for years. Looked at the one you refered to and feel if your worried about noise this would be the last type you would consider, also think about the broadheads making contact with the sides of the one your considering???

[aromakr]

I've hunted with Hill Style quivers for years with good results. Several of you have stated you use soft supple light weight leather for your quivers. I have one major problem with that type of quiver. You are placing razor sharp broadheads in a quiver and straping it to your back, Ouch!!
What if you fall backwards, yea I know some of you will say What if!! I hunt alone most of the time, a broadhead in your back, would be very difficult to treat your self. Just my thoughts.
Bob

[joe skipp]

Bob...Dave Creger soft quivers are the best I've used the past 5 yrs. Since '77 I used a Schulz backquiver but in cold weather the latigo leather got too hard and noisy.

I switched over to Creger quivers, sold many here in my shop and no one ever complained. The broadheads NEVER FALL OUT because the quiver collapses on my back. The broadheads never rattle and for broadheads to puncture through if I fell....it would have to be one helluva tumble off a Mtn ledge! Even then I doubt they would penetrate through.

[joe skipp]

Here's my Creger Backquiver....

[2Blade]

Nice quiver Joe really like the leather at the top

[aromakr]

Joe:
If your broadheads are really sharp, they will punch through that like a hot knife in butter. There appears to be no reinforcement in the bottom or up the sides. Too each his own.
Bob

[Molson]

For hunting, I like a Side Stalker quiver adjusted and worn near vertical like a back quiver.  About the only drawback is the fletch cover hanging on brush from time to time.  Doesn't carry as many arrows as a back quiver but it carries more than enough for any day hunt.

[Stone Knife]

My hunter quiver from Mikes archery leather IMO is a great hunting back quiver. Mine now wears the scars from last season and the JLMBH. It is quiet holds plenty of arrows i wear it when walking or stalking i have never had an arrow fall out even in the thickest stuff a man can go through. When I'm in my tree stand i just hang it up by the strap i cant say enough about it i love it. It was with me when i took every game animal in my first trad season and on every other adventure i was on. My son has one also and he is hardcore when it come to his equipment just ask anyone.