ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

ATN THOR-6 384x288

ELITE THERMAL SCOPE SERIES

ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192

COMPACT THERMAL IMAGING SCOPE

ATN Binox-6 Dual 256x192

MULTISPECTRAL BINOCULARS – 4-in-1

ATN TICO 6 256x192

THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

ATN BlazeHunter XD LRF 1280x1024

Extreme Definition 1280×1024 Thermal Monocular

ATN BlazeTrek 6 319

THERMAL MONOCULAR

ATN BlazeSeeker 6 207

THERMAL MONOCULAR

ATN Odin MFT 320x240

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL OPTIC

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.

Cheapest Thermal Binoculars Worth Buying: The ATN Binox-6 384x288 (2026)

The cheapest thermal binoculars worth buying are the ATN Binox-6 384x288 - the lowest-cost ATN binocular that keeps a real 384 sensor and comfortable two-eyed glassing.

Cheapest Night Vision Rifle Scope Worth Owning: The ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x (2026)

The cheapest night vision rifle scope worth owning is the ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x - the lowest-cost way into a 4K day and night digital scope that shoots around the clock.

Cheapest Clip On Thermal Worth Running: The ATN TICO 6 256x192 (2026)

The cheapest clip on thermal worth running is the ATN TICO 6 256x192 - the lowest-cost way to turn your existing day scope into a thermal rig without re-zeroing.

Cheap Thermal Monocular That Still Reaches: The ATN BlazeSeeker 6 1.7-13.6x (2026)

The best cheap thermal monocular that still reaches is the ATN BlazeSeeker 6 1.7-13.6x - the budget ATN monocular with higher zoom for usable spotting distance.

Cheap Thermal Clip On Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 256x192 (2026)

For cheap thermal clip on hog hunting, the ATN TICO 6 256x192 keeps nuisance control affordable - bolt thermal onto the day rifle you already own and drop more pigs per dollar.

Cheap Night Vision Scope Hog Hunting: The ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x (2026)

For cheap night vision scope hog hunting up close, the ATN X-Sight 5 3-15x is the value pick - a 4K day/night scope with a wide view for fast shots on close hogs.

Cheap Night Vision Scope Hog Hunting: The ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x (2026)

For cheap night vision scope hog hunting, the ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x is the value pick - a 4K day/night scope with the reach and detail to identify and drop hogs after dark.

Budget Thermal Clip On Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 256x192 (2026)

For budget thermal clip on hog hunting, the ATN TICO 6 256x192 turns your feeder-blind day rifle into a night pig gun - keep your zero, add thermal, and ambush the sounder.

Budget Thermal Clip On Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 384x288 (2026)

For budget thermal clip on hog hunting, the ATN TICO 6 384x288 is the sharper value step-up - add clear thermal to your day rifle for a spread-out sounder, keeping your zero.