ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

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ELITE THERMAL SCOPE SERIES

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COMPACT THERMAL IMAGING SCOPE

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MULTISPECTRAL BINOCULARS – 4-in-1

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THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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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 Budget Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: ATN Binox-6 Picks by Use Case

Searching for the best budget thermal binoculars for hunting? Our ATN Binox-6 640x512 roundup matches picks to scanning, ranging, and long observation.

AR15 Thermal Clip On Compared: ATN TICO 6 640 vs 384 Through the Seasons

Building an ar15 thermal clip on setup? Compare the ATN TICO 6 640 vs 384 across summer hogs and winter coyotes to match reach and weight to your season.

AR15 Thermal Clip On: Best ATN TICO 6 Picks for Your Rail

Choosing an ar15 thermal clip on? See the best ATN TICO 6 picks by mount, weight and return-to-zero, so you add thermal to your AR-15 without a new optic.

White Hot Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Use Case

Need a white hot thermal scope for a specific job? Compare the ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x and its siblings for hog hunting, predator calling, and ranch pest control.

White Hot Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Season

Need a white hot thermal scope? Compare the ATN ThOR 6 640 3-24x and its siblings and see how the White Hot palette reads by season, from summer to winter.

Used Thermal Scope? Match New ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x to Your Terrain

Considering a used thermal scope? Match a new ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x to your terrain instead, from thick timber to open range, with two ThOR 6 siblings.

Used Thermal Scope vs New ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x: By Use Case

Shopping a used thermal scope? See why a new ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x wins by use case, from hog control to long-range hunting, backed by two ThOR 6 siblings.

Thermal Vision Scope Picks by Use Case: ATN ThOR 6 Roundup for Hunters

Pick the right thermal vision scope by use case. This ATN ThOR 6 roundup matches the 640x512 and 384x288 models to predator calling, hog control and recovery.

Best Thermal Vision Scope by Season: ATN ThOR 6 Picks for Every Condition

The best thermal vision scope for every season. ATN ThOR 6 640x512 leads our roundup, with picks that see through darkness, fog, and cold-to-warm nights.