Quivers and hunting.

[New Hampshire]

Ok, I hope this dont sound funny coming out, but rememebr Im new to this.

The guy at the Archery shop was giving me quick tips.  One was "practice like you would hunting, if you plan on shooting with a quiver then practice with it on."  Ok, I plan on doing mostly tree stand hunting with bow.....but now the tricky part.  What happens if once in a while I want to do some stalking/still hunting with bow?  Add to it that I heared quick detach quivers add unnecessary noise to your bow.  Well I guess the answer might be to go to a fixed attatched quiver.  Problem is, most of the bows Im considering purchasing are camoed in all kinds of koooky paterns and nost dont have quivers that match (call me vain, but Id like them to look like they were meant to be together.)  There are other options like hip quivers and backpack quivers, but those seem more for open area hunting and Im positive would just create more havoc than answers in the dense foliage the North woods are notorius for.  Add to the fact the hip quiver looks like It would be more in my way, and the back pack leaves arrows less at reach.


So solutions anyone?  Maybe just practice without the quiver on most of the time and just patern the bow with it on so I can compensate for when it IS on the bow?  Is there actually a way to make a quick detach quiver a fixed one?  Maybe there is some kind of bracket or fixture?
See, I hope this wasnt as dumb as it sounds.
Thanks,
Brian M.

[longwinters]

N.H,

I dont remember what bow you have, but it seems like most of the major manufacturers also have quivers that they sell.  For instance Mathews makes a real nice one . . . for about $100.00.  Is matching camo worth it?  I have one of these but only cuz a buddy gave me his used one.  If you tree stand hunt you can detach a quiver and hang it in the tree.  You can also get plain black ones or paint one in a flat color that will match the primary color of your bow.  I have a hip quiver, dont get one.  In spite of what Chuck Adams says, it will add tons of movement to your walking etc...that really shows up to deer.  It is like a big fan on the side of your leg.  Cat quivers are nice but are a real pain to get the arrow back in once you pull it out, unless you take it off of your back.  Plus when climbing a tree it will hook all those limbs that just brushed your back before.  

The guy gave you very good advice.  Also try to shoot out of a treestand, with your safety belt on, to make sure you get used to it before shooting at whatever you hunt.

Long

[dukkillr]

you're worrying too much... shoot the bow with the quiver on... shoot the bow with the quiver off... and my guess is that it'll shoot really really really similiar... like significant digits type similar... if it doesn't then my advice is too get in the habit of taking your quiver off when you get set up in a tree stand and hanging it somewhere nearby... it'll reduce noise and help you avoid hitting limbs or leaves or whatever...

[New Hampshire]

Thanks guys.  Just for the record Im looking at the PSE Typhoon and a couple of other reasonably priced bows from the likes of Parker and Browning.  But the Typhoon has got the most of my attention right now (that could change by the time it comes to buy the new bow.)  The Typhoon has a matching quiver, but because it is an odd camo pattern that is the only one available.  I guess I what I could do is just leave the quiver on all the time and see if those mini limb savers will eliminate any noise vibration.  
Well thanks again for the responses.
Brian M.

[wvbowman04]

I have a quiver made by alpine archery on my hoyt.  The bracket is rubber padded and the quiver just snaps into the rubber directly.  It adds little weight but man is it quiet and it is sooo soo easy to take the quiver if you wanted too.  It does make a difference in the point of impact as to whether the bow is sited in with the quiver on or off.  Even whether there are arrows in the quiver can and dies make a difference.  The quiver and 5 arrows makes the difference of 2-3 or more inches at 20 yards.

[WARPhEAGLE]

I bought a new quiver a couple weeks ago, and I believe I am really going to like it. It is made by Alpine and it has a very quiet way of attaching it. The Kwickie Kwiver that I am retiring was hard for me to get off without making some kind of noise, this new Alpine is very quiet. (And camo-ed, too). It is a five arrow model. I think there is a 3 arrow model as well. I usually hunt from a tree, and always take my quiver off. Its just whats comfortable for me...
 Good luck.

[Scottyluck]

My bow doesn't shoot any different with or w/o the quiver on. As has been said, shoot it both ways and find out for yourself.
If you're looking for a QD quiver take a hard look at the Alpine Sof-Lok quiver. It has an all rubber mount where the quiver attatches to the bow. Also the arrows are held in 2 separate places to ensure they don't move or rattle. Both features make for a super quiet quiver that is very easy to detatch and holds rock solid when attatched. They are only $35-$40 and come in most popular camo patterns.
I have one on my Legacy and my Outback. They are well worth the money.

[Stan M.]

Sims / Limbsaver makes vibration dampening inserts for quivers but I have not tried one yet. Thought about it because my foam is worn. Maybe someone here has used them and can give some insight.
 I have a Mathews two piece on my bow and it came with two mini Limbsavers attached to the quiver. It is a quiet set up. This quiver does not detach. Many moons ago I use to detach the quiver from my old bow once in the tree because of noise.
 Good Hunting,
Stan

[Big]

Alpine also makes a mount that screws into your tree.  You then take the quiver off the bow and attach it to the mount screwed to the tree.  I haven't used it (I just leave my quiver on my bow).