<P> Back quivers are secured to the archer's back via straps, with the nock ends protruding above the dominant hand's shoulder . Arrows can be drawn over the shoulder rapidly by the nock . This style of quiver was used by native peoples of North America and Africa, and was also commonly depicted in bas - reliefs from ancient Assyria . While popular in cinema and 20th century art for depictions of medieval European characters (such as Robin Hood), this style of quiver was rarely used in medieval Europe . The Bayeux Tapestry shows that most bowmen in medieval Europe used belt quivers . </P> <P> A ground quiver is used for both target shooting or warfare when the archer is shooting from a fixed location . They can be simply stakes in the ground with a ring at the top to hold the arrows, or more elaborate designs that hold the arrows within reach without the archer having to lean down to draw . </P> <P> A modern invention, the bow quiver attaches directly to the bow's limbs and holds the arrows steady with a clip of some kind . They are popular with compound bow hunters as it allows one piece of equipment to be carried in the field without encumbering the hunter's body . </P> <P> A style used by medieval English Longbowmen and several other cultures, an arrow bag is a simple drawstring cloth sack with a leather spacer at the top to keep the arrows divided . When not in use, the drawstring could be closed, completely covering the arrows so as to protect them from rain and dirt . Some had straps or rope sewn to them for carrying, but many either were tucked into the belt or set on the ground before battle to allow easier access . </P>

Where does the quiver go on a bow