Mounting a GoPro to a bow gives you first-person footage of your shot sequence, from the draw to the release. Whether you hunt whitetail from a treestand or shoot 3D targets on the weekend, the footage tells you things about your form that a spotter never could. Getting the right setup takes a little knowledge up front, but once you understand how compound bow mounts work, the whole thing comes together quickly.
This guide covers the mounting hardware you need, how to use your bow’s stabilizer port to your advantage, and which products currently hold up in the field.
Quick Comparison: Best GoPro Bow Mounts
| Mount | Best For | Camera Compatibility |
| StaBowMount | Hunters who want a true POV angle | GoPro, Insta360 (2-prong mount) |
| GoPro Gun/Rod/Bow Mount | Archers who use the riser or limb | All GoPro cameras |
| BOWPRO Compound Bow Mount | Budget-friendly stabilizer option | GoPro, Insta360, DJI (2-prong) |
| GoPro Tripod Adapter | Adapting a 1/4″-20 base for GoPro use | Any GoPro with a 2-prong finger |
What You Need to Know Before Buying
Most compound bow camera mounts attach via the stabilizer port on the front of the riser. That port uses a standard 5/16″-24 threaded hole on almost every modern compound bow, from Hoyt and Mathews to Bear and PSE. The mount threads directly into that hole in place of, or alongside, your stabilizer.
The other common method is a clamp mount that grips the riser, limb, or any cylindrical part of the bow with a diameter between roughly 0.4″ and 1″. These don’t require you to remove your stabilizer, but the angle is harder to control and the footage tends to ride lower.
Camera compatibility matters too. Most bow-specific mounts are designed around the GoPro 2-prong mounting system, which is the same finger-and-thumb system used on GoPro’s own adhesive bases, chest harnesses, and helmet mounts. If your camera uses a 1/4″-20 tripod thread instead, you need an adapter in the kit. We cover which option handles which below.
StaBowMount
The StaBowMount is built by Left Side Armory, a small Michigan company, and it is one of the cleanest purpose-built bow mounts available. It threads directly into the stabilizer port and positions the camera straight downrange, giving you footage from your actual point of view rather than an offset angle from the side.
The mount is made from durable black nylon and weighs just 1.41 oz. That keeps your bow’s balance and feel unchanged. The connection uses GoPro’s standard 2-prong mount system, so any GoPro model or Insta360 camera drops right in using the thumb screw you already have. No tools required.
Left Side Armory backs it with a lifetime warranty. It installs in seconds and comes off just as fast when you are done shooting. For hunters who want clean, usable footage without a complicated rig, this is the most focused tool for that job.
GoPro Gun/Rod/Bow Mount
GoPro’s own Gun/Rod/Bow Mount is a clamp-style option that grips any round or semi-round surface between 0.4″ and 1″ in diameter. On a compound bow that means the riser, limb pockets, or stabilizer housing, depending on your setup. It can hold one or two GoPro cameras simultaneously, which lets you capture forward and rearward footage in the same session.
Because it is an official GoPro accessory, the 2-prong mount interface fits every GoPro model exactly as intended. The non-reflective matte black finish keeps it from flashing in sunlight, which matters when you are trying to stay undetected. Construction is solid, and the clamp tightens securely without tools.
This mount is not a stabilizer-port design, so your angle depends on where you clamp it. That takes some experimentation. But the flexibility to clamp anywhere on the bow makes it the better choice for archers who want to try different perspectives or who use their GoPro across multiple platforms, including fishing rods and firearms.
BOWPRO Compound Bow Mount
The BOWPRO is another stabilizer-port mount built specifically for compound bows. Like the StaBowMount, it threads into the standard 5/16″-24 stabilizer hole and uses GoPro’s 2-prong interface. It is compatible with GoPro, Insta360, and DJI action cameras using the same finger mount system.
Made from high-strength black nylon in Florida, the BOWPRO is built for field conditions. The tool-less installation means you are not hunting around for a wrench at the trailhead. For hunters who want a dedicated stabilizer-port mount and find the StaBowMount unavailable or out of their budget, the BOWPRO is a solid alternative covering the same use case.
GoPro Tripod Adapter
The GoPro Tripod Adapter is not a bow mount on its own, but it is a useful piece of hardware if you are working with a base that has a standard 1/4″-20 tripod thread and need to connect a GoPro. The adapter bridges the gap between any 1/4″-20 threaded surface and GoPro’s 2-prong mount system.
Where this matters on a bow: some older or more basic bow camera bases terminate in a 1/4″-20 screw rather than a GoPro-style finger. Rather than replacing the whole base, you thread this adapter on and use your existing GoPro knob to lock the camera in. It works with the GoPro in its housing or without it, using the tripod hole on the bottom of the bare camera.
Stabilizer Port vs. Clamp: Which Should You Choose?
The stabilizer port approach gives you a fixed, repeatable camera position every time. You thread the mount in, attach the camera, and you are done. The angle is consistent session to session because the mount sits in the same hole every time. The footage looks like a genuine archer’s POV because the camera is positioned where your stabilizer rod would be, pointing straight at the target.
The clamp approach is more flexible but less predictable. It works on bows that do not have a stabilizer port, and it is the right choice when you want to experiment with side angles or need to move the camera to a different platform entirely. The tradeoff is that finding the right clamping position takes trial and error, and the footage can vary between sessions if the clamp shifts even slightly.
For most compound bow hunters, the stabilizer port mount is the better starting point. It solves the problem cleanly and the footage speaks for itself.
Camera Housing: Bare Camera vs. Protective Case
GoPro cameras can be mounted bare, using the 1/4″-20 tripod hole on the bottom, or in a housing that uses the 2-prong finger mount on the outside of the case. Most of the mounts covered here are designed around the 2-prong system, which means they work with GoPro in a case or with any GoPro-compatible camera that has the standard finger tabs built in.
Shooting in a protective housing adds a layer of weather resistance and drop protection. On a compound bow in the field, where dust, moisture, and the occasional branch are part of the deal, that extra protection is worth it. The 2-prong mount system is sturdy enough to hold the camera through repeated releases without the housing adding meaningful wobble.
