Mounting block member for an archery bow

An archery bow comprising:

• a bow riser;
• a mounting block comprising a step-shaped structure defining an aperture configured to receive a fastener, the step-shaped structure comprising:
• a bottom surface configured to face in a mounting direction toward the bow riser;
• a top surface;
• a first inner wall extending from the top surface in the mounting direction;
• a first step extending from the first inner wall, wherein the first step and the first inner wall define a first recess;
• a second inner wall extending from the first step in the mounting direction;
• a second step extending from the second inner wall, wherein the second inner wall and the second step define a second recess configured to receive a head of the fastener;
• and
• a cover member comprising a surface configured to block environmental elements, the cover member also comprising a cover bottom, the cover member being configured so that, when the cover member is coupled to the step-shaped structure:
• the cover member fits within the first recess;
• the cover bottom is engaged with the first step;
• the surface blocks entry of environmental elements into the second recess;
• and
• the surface is configured to display a marking.

An archery mount comprising:

• a structure defining a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener, the structure comprising:
• a first step defining a first recess;
• a wall extending from the first step in a mounting direction toward an archery bow;
• and
• a second step defining a second recess;
• and
• a cover configured to fit within the first recess while concealing a fastener inserted into the fastener opening,
• wherein, when the cover is positioned within the first recess:
• the cover is engaged with the second step;
• and
• the cover is configured to provide a barrier against an entry of environmental elements into the second recess.