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 Clip On Under $1000 for Coyote Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 (2026)

The best thermal clip on under $1000 for coyote hunting is the ATN TICO 6 384x288. Everything here stays under $1,000 and still holds your zero after dark.

Best Thermal Clip On Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 (2026)

The best thermal clip on for hog hunting is the ATN TICO 6 640x512 - flagship clip-on thermal that keeps your zeroed day scope and reaches pigs out past 3,000 m.

Best Thermal Clip On for the Money Hog Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 (2026)

The best thermal clip on for the money hog hunting is the ATN TICO 6 384x288. Clips onto your zeroed day scope, turns it thermal, and keeps hogs in the crosshairs.

Best Thermal Clip On for the Money for Coyote Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 (2026)

The best thermal clip on for the money for coyote hunting is the ATN TICO 6 384x288 - the sweet spot of range, clarity and value in ATN's 6th-gen clip-on line.

Best Thermal Clip On for Coyote Hunting: The ATN TICO 6 (2026)

The best thermal clip on for coyote hunting is the ATN TICO 6. Turn your zeroed day scope into a thermal rig with no re-zero. Here is why it is the top pick.

Best Thermal Binoculars Under $1000 for Coyote Hunting: The ATN Binox-6 (2026)

The best thermal binoculars under $1000 for coyote hunting are the ATN Binox-6. Here is how to get real thermal glass for song-dogs while staying under $1,000.

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

Want the best thermal binoculars for the money hog hunting? The ATN Binox-6 Dual 384 wins on price-to-performance with ranging, high zoom and a 4-in-1 view.

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

The best thermal binoculars for the money for coyote hunting are the ATN Binox-6. See how the 384 and 640 models stack up on features you actually use.

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

The best thermal binoculars for hog hunting are the ATN Binox-6 - two-eye 4-in-1 glass with a built-in rangefinder that finds and ranges pigs out past 3,000 m.