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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Extreme Definition 1280×1024 Thermal Monocular

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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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.

Best Thermal Monocular Wildlife Photography 2026: The ATN Odin MFT 640x480

The best thermal monocular for wildlife photography 2026 is the ATN Odin MFT 640x480 - a compact true-1x unit for finding, filming, and observing animals after dark.

Best Thermal Monocular Wide Field of View 2026: The ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512

The best thermal monocular wide field of view 2026 pick is the ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 - a low 1.5x start and 640 sensor for fast, wide scanning of open ground.

Best Thermal Monocular Law Enforcement 2026: The ATN Odin MFT LRF 640x480

The best thermal monocular for law enforcement 2026 is the ATN Odin MFT LRF 640x480 - a hands-free, helmet-capable multi-role unit with a built-in rangefinder.

Best Thermal Monocular: The ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 (2026)

The best thermal monocular for all-around use is the ATN BlazeTrek 6 640x512 - a wide-view 640 handheld scanner that finds game fast and stays light all night.

Best Thermal Hunting Scope for a Lightweight Rig: The ATN ThOR 6 Mini (2026)

The best thermal hunting scope for a lightweight rig is the ATN ThOR 6 Mini - a sub-500g 384 thermal that rides an AR or suppressed carbine you carry all night.

Best Thermal Binoculars for the Money Hog Hunting: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 (2026)

The best thermal binoculars for the money hog hunting are the ATN Binox-6 640x512 - the value-for-capability pick with a 640 sensor for spotting hogs at distance.

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

The best thermal binoculars for hog hunting are the ATN Binox-6 640x512 - a 640 sensor to locate whole sounders, read group behavior, and recover downed pigs after dark.

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

The best thermal binoculars for coyote hunting are the ATN Binox-6 640x512 - a 640 sensor with the detail to spot and read a wary coyote circling a calling stand.

Best Night Vision Scope: The ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x (2026)

The best night vision scope for reach is the ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x - a 4K day/night scope that identifies and takes game at distance and doubles as your daytime optic.