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 Thermal Scope Attachment: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

Best thermal scope attachment: our plain-English take on the ATN TICO 6, built for general work — specs, uses and how to choose, all price-free.

Affordable Thermal Rifle Scope: The ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384x288 (2026)

Affordable thermal rifle scope: our plain-English take on the ATN ThOR 6 Mini, built for rifle work — specs, uses and how to choose, all price-free.

Thermal Scope with Rangefinder: How the ATN ThOR 6 LRF Ranges and Shoots (2026)

A thermal scope with rangefinder like the ATN ThOR 6 LRF measures distance through the optic, so you get an accurate hold in the dark. Here is how it works.

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 384x288 (2026)

For thermal clip on AR-15 hog hunting, the ATN TICO 6 384x288 is the pick - an in-line clip-on that keeps your AR's day optic and zero while adding thermal for night hogs.

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

For thermal clip on AR-15 hog hunting at distance, the ATN TICO 6 640x512 is the flagship - the sharpest in-line clip-on to reach far-out hogs while keeping your AR's zero.

Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 (2026)

The best thermal binoculars for hunting are the ATN Binox-6 640x512 - a high-res 640 pair for comfortable two-eyed scanning that finds and identifies game at distance.

Night Vision Scope vs Thermal: ATN X-Sight 5 vs ThOR 6 Mini - Which to Buy First (2026)

Night vision scope vs thermal for a first buy: the ATN X-Sight 5 sees day and night in detail, the ATN ThOR 6 Mini detects heat in total dark. Here's which to choose.

Guide Thermal Monocular Scanning: The ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 in the Field (2026)

This guide thermal monocular walkthrough shows how to scan and spot game with the ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 - what it is, how it works, and how to use it well.

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 Dual-Sensor Explained (2026)

This guide outdoor thermal binoculars walkthrough explains the ATN Binox-6 640x512 - how dual-sensor thermal binoculars work outdoors and how to use them well.

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ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

Tony Montoya

Best Thermal Scope Attachment: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

Best Thermal Scope Attachment: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

Affordable Thermal Rifle Scope: The ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384x288 (2026)

Affordable Thermal Rifle Scope: The ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384x288 (2026)

Thermal Scope with Rangefinder: How the ATN ThOR 6 LRF Ranges and Shoots (2026)

Thermal Scope with Rangefinder: How the ATN ThOR 6 LRF Ranges and Shoots (2026)

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 384x288 (2026)

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 384x288 (2026)

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

Thermal Clip On AR-15 Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 640x512 (2026)

Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 (2026)

Thermal Binoculars for Hunting: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 (2026)

Night Vision Scope vs Thermal: ATN X-Sight 5 vs ThOR 6 Mini - Which to Buy First (2026)

Night Vision Scope vs Thermal: ATN X-Sight 5 vs ThOR 6 Mini - Which to Buy First (2026)

Guide Thermal Monocular Scanning: The ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 in the Field (2026)

Guide Thermal Monocular Scanning: The ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 in the Field (2026)

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 Dual-Sensor Explained (2026)

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 Dual-Sensor Explained (2026)

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