2-Piece v. Detachable Quiver

[Westy]

I am trying to decide between a one-piece detachable and a two-piece (permanent) quiver. I have heard tree-stand/blind hunters prefer detachable quivers due to the ability to get them out of the way when waiting and having plenty of time to set up for shots, and that hunters who cover ground/calling bulls into them prefer two-piece quivers due to less vibration upon shot, a closer to center (of the arrows/mounting system) weight, and the ability to always have quick access to additional arrows. Any general pros/cons or suggestions of specific models for either 1 or 2 piece that you particularly like? I am primarily planning on hunting elk (and going out to get 'em) and don't plan on doing much stand hunting.

Also, how many arrows do you recommend to carry when big game hunting? It seems that fewer would keep the bow more evenly weighted for more accurate shooting, but I am nervous about having to (hopefully never) pursue a wounded animal and run out of arrows trying to get a shot into the boiler room.

On the steep part of the learning curve...

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[rambler_wannabe]

I carry 4 arrows - 3 broadheads and a judo or bludgeon for stumps and rabbits.

The quickee 3 weighs less than most 2-piecers, but is a little small to hold some broadheads.

You shouldn't need more than 2 or 3 broadheads at hand. For a hike-in hunt I would have a few spare arrows storeed in a tube in your pack, with the BH's in a plano box--just to replace a lost or broken arrow. You need to sit for a while and let the wounded animal bed down anyway.

[rijrunr]

I just switched from a detachable to a 2 piece quiver because I had to take the detachable off to get the bow in its case. I can leave the 2-piece on the bow with arrows in it and put it in the case ready to go. Other than that I hunted with the kwikee quiver for 10 years and never had a problem with it. I started w/ the kwikee because it was by far the cheapest. I have a cheap case, if you have a fairly nice deep case you may be able to use a detachable quiver and get it in your case, not sure about that. I did practice w/ the quiver on though. I carry 6 arrows w/ broadheads on pack-in hunts. If I am hunting out of the pickup I usually take 4. Haveing said that the most shots I've ever taken on one hunt was three.

[Spence]

6 arrows w/ broadheads (leave 1 or 2 in camp so you don't destroy all of them in a good trip/fall)
2 arrows with blunts
2 piece quiver for stalking, removable for stand hunting can be nice

[Westy]

Spence, does that mean you have an 8 arrow quiver? Also, for those of you that carry bludgeons or judos when hunting, how do you insert them into the foam? Do you cut out a larger hole for that arrow?

[mathewsbow1]

Well, I'll put my 2 cents worth in.
After some thought I chose the 2-piece. I treestand, ground blind, stalk big game and practice with my 2-piece. I believe you should be consistant with whatever method you prefer. If you shoot consistantly with the same set-up you will become one with your bow, which is the ultimate goal for all of us. I like to compare bows with cars, they are all different.

Thanks and good hunting!!
jt

[Spence]

Yup,
It's an 8 arrow quiver. Now, I've never needed more than 2 arrows, but I'd rather have the extras as you never know what could happen. I put the blunts upside down, works great. I agree with MB1, I won't go back to a detachable seeing my two piece keeps the arrows much closer to the same length as the bow with little overhang.

[Westy]

Mathewsbow - I definitely appreciate your 2 cents. I'm leaning towards the two-piece.

Spence - Good idea with the blunts upside down...would make it less likely to grab one of them by mistake when the big bull comes around too. /images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Thanks guys!