Back vs. Bow quivers for archery?

[sharklblog]

 what are the pros and cons of each. Thank you to all the people

[RangerClay]

Welcome to the forums.  I took my quiver and mounted it on my Badlands Pack.  When I get in my stand, I hang it on a hook and everything that I need is within arms reach.  Hope this helps. 

[elkoholic]

I believe that the pros and cons vary depending on the style of hunting and terrain features.  If still hunting or stalking, a bow quiver would be better, especially in thicker cover.  Running and gunning for elk is a prime example where it is much easier to guide a bow mounted quiver through brush and getting an arrow out of the quiver is quicker.  A back or hip mounted quiver tends to make snagging of arrows on brush a much more likely occurrence when constantly on the move.

If on the other hand you are simply walking an open path to your stand then a back or hip quiver would work just fine.  My only thought on that would be if the quiver is on your back/hip and you stumble upon a critter on your way to your stand, how easily can you draw an arrow from the quiver and what about the extra movement it would require.  Hopefully you are not walking around with a knocked arrow.

Personal preference comes into play so I would recommend trying both and see which works for you.  My choice is a detachable bow mounted quiver and I find no change in arrow flight with it off or on the bow.  I sometimes remove it if sitting in a stand but if a second arrow is needed it is easier, with less movement, if mounted on the bow.

[fly]

Still use a bow mounted quiver. Remove it once I get in the stand and hang it on a hook. I will place my crossbow bolts and quiver in the drink holder on my backpack but arrows are too long. The get caught on brush as I duck under limbs and brush.

Edited December 31, 2020 by fly

[Turkeygirl]

I use a bow mounted quiver but when I get to my stand, it comes off and I hang it on the tree or in my pack, within easy reach. I used to hunt with it on my bow but when I found out how much better it was to shoot without it on, I stuck to taking it off. I take my crossbow quiver off to when in the stand.

[sharklblog]

On 12/31/2020 at 4:07 AM, elkoholic said:

I believe that the pros and cons vary depending on the style of hunting and terrain features.  If still hunting or stalking, a bow quiver would be better, especially in thicker cover.  Running and gunning for elk is a prime example where it is much easier to guide a bow mounted quiver through brush and getting an arrow out of the quiver is quicker.  A back or hip mounted quiver tends to make snagging of arrows on brush a much more likely occurrence when constantly on the move.

If on the other hand you are simply walking an open path to your stand then a back or hip quiver would work just fine.  My only thought on that would be if the quiver is on your back/hip and you stumble upon a critter on your way to your stand, how easily can you draw an arrow from the quiver and what about the extra movement it would require.  Hopefully you are not walking around with a knocked arrow.

Personal preference comes into play so I would recommend trying both and see which works for you.  My choice is a detachable bow mounted quiver and I find no change in arrow flight with it off or on the bow.  I sometimes remove it if sitting in a stand but if a second arrow is needed it is easier, with less movement, if mounted on the bow.

Yes I agree with you it depend every one preference

Edited January 11, 2021 by sharklblog

[Rhino]

I prefer a bow quiver.  It's quiet and light weight.  I usually take it off when in a stand and hang it up. 

I have a hip quiver but I haven't used it for many years.  It's too easy to snag arrows on brush and make noise with it.  Easier to loose arrows too, especially in the dark while slipping in or out of stands back in cover.  

[Straight Shooter]

I have used the same hip quiver since 1992, like stated above it is all in the bow hunters choice and application they need it for. Moat everyone I know, detaches their bow quiver and hangs it. I just strap mine to the tree on my right hand side with a belt. Works great.

[alex_sebh]

For bowhunting, I'd say always use a bow-mounted quiver for readiness and noise. There's a lot of great quivers here, including both back and bow quivers. But I'd still say to use a bow-mounted quiver either way. For just archery purposes, and back or waist quiver is fine.