While there are many brands and styles of quivers that are all very high quality, what you need to consider is the type of hunting you will be doing, the style of shooter you are, and how that quiver will function in the field for you. A back quiver can be fantastic where trees, bushes and overhanging rocks aren’t a concern, but can be cumbersome with a pack on. A leg quiver might be great for open spaces with tall grass but won’t work well for climbing mountains or trees. A bow quiver (what I generally use) is fantastic for long distance hikes with heavy pack on, but can be hard to use from a tree stand or ground blind. My personal suggestion is that you will need at least two different styles of quivers for different types of hunting, especially if you like to hunt for a variety of animals. The most important parts though, is that it needs to work, be quiet, and above all safely hold your arrows until the moment of truth.

The older I and my Daughter get, the more I realize that there’s a different kind of “Hero Picture” that means so much more. Soon my Little Princess will grow too big to ride in her pack and will be walking these trails next to me.

Welcome to the journey my friend! For an “all in one” startup kit, check out Southwest Archery, or Fleetwood. They make great products that despite their modest prices are still excellent bows for the budding traditional archer. As Grant mentioned, Black Swan is another good choice, as is Mandarin Duck. Finding the “right” draw weight is very important not only because of the potential to over-bow yourself, but also not having enough draw weight to keep you from forming bad habits. Archery is full of trade-offs and finding the right balance is key to success. Start by figuring out what your goals are. Do you want to hunt for turkeys and whitetail? Or are you after elk? Building your shooting routines, as well as your bow setup to suit your immediate needs should be setting you up for success in meeting your eventual goals. While there are literally thousands of videos on how to shoot, Grant’s methods of teaching are extremely effective and useful in getting you ready to take on your first bow hunt. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint to the top and it will take time, dedication and commitment to become successful. But once you taste that success, you’ll be drawn to it forever

@Nick McCashin of course Bro! If you want help or guidance in any way don’t hesitate to ask. I’m always happy to help!

While making strings is very rewarding and is definitely something we should all know how to do, Western Archery makes a great endless loop string, and my amazing friends at RMS gear make a Flemish string that is even better than my own.

May not be the backyard and only 10yds but after dinner when it’s too dark to shoot (safely) outside it’s my little slice of heaven