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Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby RichM » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 1]

What sight mounted arrow quivers would people recommend for spot and stalk hunting, and why?

I've looked at the TightSpot, Apex Game Changer, Hoyt's and a few others at the local shop but none really grab my attention. Everything I read on AT is for stand or blind hunting where the quivers come off as soon as they get to their deer hunting spot.

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Re: Bow quiver for spot ans talk?

Postby Swede » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 2]

Rick: I think the answer is a matter of personal preference, but I would consider a couple of things. Not only how you hunt, but where you hunt. If you hunt dense brushy areas like Western Oregon and Washington, I would recommend a smaller three or four arrow quiver. You have to snake your bow through a lot of vines and brambles, and the more you have to hang up, the bigger the problem. I prefer a hip quiver for open country where the wind is constantly blowing. It is hard enough to take aim on a critter with your bow when the wind is blowing. A big quiver full of arrows catches even more wind. I have a little 5 arrow Octane bow quiver. I like it and it seems to be a good compromise. It fits well my style of hunting.
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Re: Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby RichM » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 3]

Good points Swede. In my mind I'll mostly be hunting western areas, specially southern New Mexico, like the Lincoln or Santa Fe National Forests. I wouldn't consider it dense forest land but not open prairie. I'll focus on this season as I drew the NM GMU 34 deer hunt.
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Re: Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby Toby » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 4]

I have a Tightspot on my Elite Energy 32 and really like it. Lots of adjustability for balancing the bow, we'll made, very quiet. IMO quivers in general are a pain, but we need to carry our arrows some way or another.
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Re: Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby Wyo67 » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 5]

It's all about personal preference issue. I like the Kwikee 4 arrow myself. 3 hunting arrows plus one small game point for grouse.
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Re: Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby rowdycwby1 » 04 25, 2014 •  [Post 6]

Rich I hunt 34 quite a bit and in most areas it's not that thick so getting it cought on stuff not that big of a deal there. I've been using the quiver that came with my PSE stinger this year I'm trying a apex quiver on the Hoyt
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Re: Bow quiver for spot and stalk?

Postby RichM » 04 27, 2014 •  [Post 7]

well the cheapskate in me came out and I picked up an Apex Reactor. I installed it and I wish I could have installed it a little lower (closer to the bottom cam) but it would rub up against the mount of the whisker biscuit. I think all the quivers in my price range would have to be adjusted higher than I had hoped.
I'll be shooting the bow with the quiver later this week.
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