Mounted quiver or hip quiver

[Kadelong]

Elk hunting in Wyoming this season and currently have a quick release quiver on my bow should I stick with it or try a hip or back quiver?

 

[High Climber]

Personal preference but I use a two piece fixed quiver. When I had a removable quiver I never removed it unless it was in the bow case. Hip or back quiver would not work for me elk hunting

 

[fatlander]

I’ve found that when I need ammunition for my weapon, I really like when the ammunition is with my weapon. I like having that ammunition at the ready even more so when I need a quick follow up shot. I don’t even take a my quiver off to whitetail hunt, couldn’t imagine fooling with that while I’m chasing elk in the mountains.


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[Shooter Mike]

Use a removable quiver. This gives you the option of carrying it on the bow, or taking it off and putting it in your pack or attaching it to the pack.

 

[awcopeland]

You’re way too close to season to change how your bow is going to hold in the hand IMO. Go with what you’ve been doing and play with it after the season.

The way your bow sits in your hand will have a direct impact on what torque you put into your bow.

 

[Shooter Mike]

You’re way too close to season to change how your bow is going to hold in the hand IMO. Go with what you’ve been doing and play with it after the season.

The way your bow sits in your hand will have a direct impact on what torque you put into your bow.

What would happen if he made a change to his bow now? Could he no longer shoot it? I think we put an irrational amount of emphasis on not making changes because “it’s too late for changes”. People go buy complete new setups mid season and go hunt and do fine.


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[fatlander]

What would happen if he made a change to his bow now? Could he no longer shoot it? I think we put an irrational amount of emphasis on not making changes because “it’s too late for changes”. People go buy complete new setups mid season and go hunt and do fine.


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In 2021, I was forced to buy a new bow in the middle of a hunt and killed a bull the next day. Not ideal, but certainly not impossible.


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[awcopeland]

What would happen if he made a change to his bow now? Could he no longer shoot it? I think we put an irrational amount of emphasis on not making changes because “it’s too late for changes”. People go buy complete new setups mid season and go hunt and do fine.


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I did say IMO. So, this is my opinion.

But, what you’re suggesting is not impossible and the is America. You can do what you want. This was just my opinion.

I would ask this though, is changing something a week out before season that isn’t a necessary change, wise? Is it giving you more confidence in your chance at lethality? If so, then go for it.

 

[Shooter Mike]

I did say IMO. So, this is my opinion.

But, what you’re suggesting is not impossible and the is America. You can do what you want. This was just my opinion.

I would ask this though, is changing something a week out before season that isn’t a necessary change, wise? Is it giving you more confidence in your chance at lethality? If so, then go for it.

We’re all different- that’s the only certainty here, for sure. Me, I’m confident enough in my shot process that I could go buy a new bow tomorrow and sight it in, tune it, and go hunt it. In my opinion, anyone who doesn’t have that level of confidence in their shot process should stay home and practice instead of taking their bow out in to the woods. It’s not not the bow, it’s not the arrows. It’s the person pulling the string that makes it happen. Changing out a quiver isn’t going to make or break a hunt. If a failed endeavor is blamed on a quiver, then a whole other discussion needs to be had.

I just hear it far too often that “it’s too close to season”, or “I can’t make a change mid season”. Why? If little Jimmy changes out his arrow rest, and his arrows still hit where they were aimed, does that change make a difference? If you swap out strings and re-tune and re-sight your bow, and the arrows still go where they’re aimed, did it cause any harm? If you change releases and still hit where you aiming after making whatever adjustments may have needed to be made, did it cause any harm?

If making a change causes so much inner turmoil, I don’t think the equipment is the issue. That’s my opinion anyway.

 

[GMann]

I think it depends on what you're trying to achieve by making the change. What don't you like about your bow mounted quiver? Some people love them, other people don't.

I had a bow mounted quiver for a few years but I always had the same couple of issues. 1. I didn't like the extra weight and no matter how much I tried to balance it out with my stabilizers, I always shot better with it off the bow. 2. Even in the slightest wind, it made my bow feel like a sail.

Those are the issues that made me switch to a hip quiver and I'm glad I did. Is the hip quiver perfect? No, but I'm ok with it because I shoot a lot better now in the field and that was my goal.

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[Joshk358]

I used a hip quiver for a long time. Never loved it but always hated having a quiver mounted to the bow. Tried the detachable quivers...hated those too. A few years back I figured I'd try one of those goofy looking Quivalizers. I can't imagine not having one on my bow now. Love it. Balances out great, keeps the arrows tightly held and doesn't annoy the piss out of me like a side mounted quiver.

 

[dtrkyman]

Tried the quivalizer, thing was a wind sail for me. I use a cheap detachable quiver, keep a bracket on the bow and a bracket on the total peep hip quiver support, pricey for what it is but it works fantastic.

Keep quiver on bow generally, if thigs are getting serious it goes on the hip. I hate shooting with a quiver mounted!

 

[msstate56]

I think it depends on what you're trying to achieve by making the change. What don't you like about your bow mounted quiver? Some people love them, other people don't.

I had a bow mounted quiver for a few years but I always had the same couple of issues. 1. I didn't like the extra weight and no matter how much I tried to balance it out with my stabilizers, I always shot better with it off the bow. 2. Even in the slightest wind, it made my bow feel like a sail.

Those are the issues that made me switch to a hip quiver and I'm glad I did. Is the hip quiver perfect? No, but I'm ok with it because I shoot a lot better now in the field and that was my goal.

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What hip quiver to you use for hunting? I shoot my bow so much better with the quiver removed, but still need to carry broadheads obviously.

 

[awcopeland]

What hip quiver to you use for hunting? I shoot my bow so much better with the quiver removed, but still need to carry broadheads obviously.

I’ve heard some positive things about this one but have no personal experience with it:
Total peep hip quiver

 

[GMann]

What hip quiver to you use for hunting? I shoot my bow so much better with the quiver removed, but still need to carry broadheads obviously.

I have the Total Peep hip quiver https://totalpeep.com/products/hip-...4Es1__HmNNJCl2jbrEDeg_ki2E9wOvisBHSFGjgUDX_S1

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[Randle]

I made this for my pack belt , I can pop it off to sit, and stand and run with it on. I have used ones with leg straps but then the arrows would flag as you walk.
Goes from hip to my bow when climbing thru nasty stuff , otherwise its on my hip.
I love a clean bow and shoot it well

 

[el_jefe_pescado]

Stick with your bow mounted quiver.


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[NXTZ]

I tried the total peep hip quiver with a tight spot; couldn’t get it to work for me. It was always trying to rotate, get in the way, or just generally piss me off. The idea is cool and I really wish it had worked.

Tried a quivalizer for a while and liked it, but ultimately loading an arrow just felt too awkward compared to a good bow mount quiver. I went back to a stabilizer and two piece (bow specific) quiver and think that’ll be my preference going forward. The mfg specific two piece quivers and solid and mount so close that they don’t screw up the balance too much.

 

[NXTZ]

If making a change causes so much inner turmoil, I don’t think the equipment is the issue. That’s my opinion anyway.

Agreed. I think changes that fundamentally shake up your routine may be risky right before/during season (like going from multiple fixed pins to a single pin slider for example), but as you said, if you change something and arrows still hit behind the pin, what’s the issue. If a change nets an improvement to your accuracy or confidence, I say go for it.