Top GoPro Accessories For Hunting
The old wooden cabin creaked under the weight of the morning wind. Inside, the smell of pine and gun oil mixed with the slow-curling tendrils of smoke from the fireplace. The kettle on the wood-burning stove wheezed and whistled, promising coffee strong enough to put hair on a grizzly’s chest. The guys were already up—seasoned hunters, faces leathered by years of wind exposure and long treks through the wilderness.
I sat at the rough-hewn table, watching a knot on the surface and thinking of nothing in particular—easy to say I'm not a morning person. Dave put the coffee mug next to my GoPro Hero 9. I thanked him with a nod.
This hunt needed to be documented in crisp, heart-pounding 4K. The problem? Capturing the footage without fumbling around. I unzipped my pack and took out the right accessories for the job.
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1. Head Strap & QuickClip
I took a sip of coffee and adjusted the head strap. This was a must-have—perfect for those moments when both hands are busy with the rifle or bow. With the camera mounted on my forehead, I could capture exactly what I saw, from lining up the perfect shot to tracking through thick brush. The QuickClip let me slap the camera onto my ball cap when I wanted a different perspective.
2. Gun & Bow Mount
Across the table, James and his rifle—a .308 with a walnut stock and a sleek, black mount attached to the barrel. Mounted on it was a newer model, the GoPro Hero 13. Gives you that shooter’s-eye view, he says. The first-person of lining the shot followed by full recoil, caught in dramatic slow motion. The mount was sturdy, vibration-resistant, and adaptable to different weapons.
3. Chest Mount
Dave, the old-timer and our barista, strapped his action camera to his chest. It sat lower, stable, capturing a balanced, immersive view of the hunt. Perfect for bowhunters like him who want to show the full draw-and-release motion.
4. GoPro Smart Remote
There’s nothing worse than fumbling with a camera when a buck steps into the clearing. The Smart Remote was the solution—clipped onto my wrist or pack strap, it let me start and stop recording without moving an inch. Ideal for those high-stakes moments when stealth was key.
5. Weatherproof Casing & Anti-Fog Inserts
Outside, the frost still clung to the tree branches. Waterproof and dustproof housing kept our GoPros safe from mud, rain, and snow, while anti-fog inserts made sure our lens stayed crystal clear—even in the biting cold.
6. Extra Batteries & Portable Charger
We don't head into the wild with just one round in the chamber. Same goes for GoPro batteries. I packed a few extras along with a portable charger. Out here, outlets were as rare as cell service, and the last thing I wanted was my camera dying just as things got interesting.
7. Tripod & Clamp Mounts (Optional)
It's usually for camp footage—the camaraderie, the storytelling around the fire. I had a flexible tripod and a clamp mount which I didn't bring this time. Other than that the tripod lets me set up time-lapses of the morning mist rolling through the valley, while the clamp mount latched onto tree limbs or my tree stand, getting those perfect still shots of the hunt unfolding.
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Final Thoughts
My gear was locked in, my camera loaded. Outside, the morning fog drifted over the frost-bitten ground. I slung my rifle bag over the shoulder and with one last look at the cabin, we stepped into the wild. Ready for whatever the hunt would bring.
Featured image by Andras Vas.