Field Guide / Archery Gear & Setup
Bow Quiver
Also called: quiver
A holder that carries arrows on the bow, with a hood that covers the broadheads, so they are ready and safe to carry.
- Type
- Accessories
- Common types
- Bow-mounted, hip, and back quivers
- Typical capacity
- Often four to six arrows
- Key feature
- A hood that covers broadheads
- Used for
- Deer & big game, Turkey, Small game, Target practice
Safety: Broadheads are razor sharp. Keep them covered, use a broadhead wrench, never test an edge on your skin, and pull arrows from a target by pushing the shaft, with your hand away from the blades.
What it is good for
- Carrying arrows ready for use.
- Keeping broadheads covered.
- Stand and blind hunting.
Where it falls short
- Adds weight and noise to the bow.
- Can catch on brush.
- Some hunters take it off for the shot.
Tips
- Check that the hood holds the heads fully covered.
- Remove or detach the quiver if it affects your shot or noise.
Works well with
- Fixed-Blade Broadhead: must be covered for carrying.
- Mechanical Broadhead: also needs a hood.
Field notes
Many hunters use a detachable quiver that mounts on the riser. A hip or back quiver keeps arrows off the bow.
Related guides
Numbers here are typical, not guarantees. Have a pro shop set up and tune your bow or crossbow, follow the maker's manual, and never dry-fire a bow. Legal equipment, draw weights, crossbow seasons, and broadhead rules differ by state and area; our state resources directory links to each state's official regulations. Not sure what to buy? Try our bow and crossbow wizard.