Abstract: A bow pod for holding an archer's bow in an upright position comprises an upwardly open socket for holding the bow-end and a higher mounted, open sided groove or hook for holding the bowstring at a point below where the arrow is nocked. The socket may be attached to the ground with one or more bottom protruding spikes or may be attached to a structure such as a tree stand. The preferred embodiment utilizes a socket with a triangular cross section containing an essentially cylindrical cavity providing clearance for the end pulley or eccentric cam of a compound bow, and a single ground engaging spike. The groove of the preferred embodiment is roughly 260 mm above the socket, has its opening inclined away from the bow-limb, and is pivotally attached to the socket by a metal cylinder. The preferred embodiment also provides means for compactly stowing the parts of the device and means for attaching a string bobbin tracking device.