ATN HUNT STORY: Mom and Son Fox hunt

Location: Michigan

ATN Prostaff, Hunter: Brian Haase and his family

ATN Product: ATN Blaze Trek 625 and Thor 4 384 4.5-18x

It was a crisp, quiet evening on Garret's family farm, and he was buzzing with excitement. At just twelve years old, Garret was out for his first fox hunt, and with his mom by his side, the moment felt all the more special. They had everything set: Garret was equipped with the ATN BlazeTrek 625 monocular to spot any sly movement in the field, and his father held the Thor 4 384 4.5-18x thermal scope, ready to capture his clear shot.

The BlazeTrek monocular lit up the field with thermal precision, revealing a fox's distinct heat signature sneaking through the brush. Garret’s heart raced. He steadied his breathing, aimed, and when the time was right, he took the shot. The silence broke, but as they went to find the fox, Garret’s excitement took over. He had done it—on his own farm, with his mom cheering him on.

As they walked back together, Garret knew he’d remember this hunt forever. Not just because it was his first fox, but because he shared it with family and had the perfect gear to make every moment clear and memorable.