ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

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Tony Montoya

My name is Tony Montoya, and I’m proud to call the good ol’ city of Waco, Texas, home. My love for hunting started at an early age, sparked by countless outdoor adventures with my father and brothers. Whether we were sitting beside a quiet pond listening to the sound of duck wings cutting through the air, or posted along a tree line waiting for dove to whistle by, the outdoors became part of who I am. We were always in the woods - exploring, scouting, and learning about game like deer, hogs, rabbits, and birds. I still remember the very first time I sat in a tree stand before sunrise, watching the world wake up. Seeing God’s creation come alive in that moment, I was hooked for life. Since then, hunting hasn’t just been something I do - it’s been a way of life. I’ve hunted all across the state of Texas, from North to South, East to West, and along the way, I’ve gained countless experiences, made lifelong friends, created unforgettable memories, and learned the true art of hunting. Over the years, I’ve taken thousands of invasive feral hogs and spent countless nights on tree lines calling in and dragging off coyotes. Some of my most meaningful memories have been made alongside my sons - Tony, Aiden, and Ian - listening to the howl of a coyote echo through the night or the deep grunt of a big boar moving in close. Those moments are what it’s all about. I was first introduced to night hunting by my younger brother, Austin Montoya, while managing predator numbers and controlling feral hog populations. I’ll never forget the first time I looked through an ATN Thor HD thermal over ten years ago. From that moment on, the way I hunted changed forever. Since then, I’ve successfully harvested thousands of hogs and hundreds of coyotes, helping protect crops, land, and livestock across Central Texas. These predators cost landowners and ranchers thousands of dollars each year in lost crops and animals - sheep, goats, chickens, calves, and even small horses - and I take pride in doing my part. I rely on gear that performs when it counts, which is why I choose ATN Optics. Their cutting-edge technology, proven reliability, and crystal-clear imagery give me the confidence to make smart, ethical decisions and succeed on every hunt.

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6 2-16x vs 3-24x by Use Case (2026)

Best cheap thermal scope for hog hunting: ATN ThOR 6 2-16x vs 3-24x compared by use case, so you match the right value pick to how you actually hunt pigs in 2026.

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6, Season by Season (2026)

Best cheap thermal scope for hog hunting means most value per season, not lowest sticker. The ATN ThOR 6 line ranked by hunting season for 2026 hog hunters.

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeHunter XD vs BlazeTrek 6

Best cheap thermal monocular for hog hunting by terrain: the ATN BlazeHunter XD LRF versus the BlazeTrek 6, matched to open fields and thick timber.

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeTrek 6 Roundup

Best cheap thermal monocular for hog hunting: the ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 leads a picks-by-use-case roundup of affordable 6th-gen ATN handhelds for pigs.

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 640 vs 384 (2026)

Best cheap thermal clip on for coyote hunting: ATN TICO 6 640x512 vs 384x288 compared feature by feature, so you know exactly what resolution and range buy you.

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 by Terrain (2026)

Best cheap thermal clip on for coyote hunting, matched to your ground. The ATN TICO 6 line ranked by terrain for 2026 coyote hunters, from tight timber to open flats.

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting by Season: ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x vs 5-25x

Best cheap night vision scope for coyote hunting, matched to the season: ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x for winter cover vs 5-25x for summer flats. An ATN-vs-ATN comparison.

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting: ATN X-Sight 5, Ranked by Feature (2026)

Best cheap night vision scope for coyote hunting, by feature: the ATN X-Sight 5 line ranked on the tools that call in and drop dogs after dark, for 2026 hunters.

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: ATN Binox-6 384 vs 640 by Terrain

For the best budget thermal binoculars for hunting, terrain matters. We compare the ATN Binox-6 Dual 384x288 and 640x512 for open versus close ground.

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ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

Tony Montoya

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6 2-16x vs 3-24x by Use Case (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6 2-16x vs 3-24x by Use Case (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6, Season by Season (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Scope for Hog Hunting: ATN ThOR 6, Season by Season (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeHunter XD vs BlazeTrek 6

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeHunter XD vs BlazeTrek 6

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeTrek 6 Roundup

Best Cheap Thermal Monocular for Hog Hunting: ATN BlazeTrek 6 Roundup

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 640 vs 384 (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 640 vs 384 (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 by Terrain (2026)

Best Cheap Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: ATN TICO 6 by Terrain (2026)

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting by Season: ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x vs 5-25x

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting by Season: ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x vs 5-25x

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting: ATN X-Sight 5, Ranked by Feature (2026)

Best Cheap Night Vision Scope for Coyote Hunting: ATN X-Sight 5, Ranked by Feature (2026)

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: ATN Binox-6 384 vs 640 by Terrain

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: ATN Binox-6 384 vs 640 by Terrain

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