ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

ATN THOR-6 384x288

ELITE THERMAL SCOPE SERIES

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COMPACT THERMAL IMAGING SCOPE

ATN Binox-6 Dual 256x192

MULTISPECTRAL BINOCULARS – 4-in-1

ATN TICO 6 256x192

THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

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Extreme Definition 1280×1024 Thermal Monocular

ATN BlazeTrek 6 319

THERMAL MONOCULAR

ATN BlazeSeeker 6 207

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: The ATN BlazeHunter XD (2026)

The best thermal monocular for 2026 is the ATN BlazeHunter XD, our flagship pick, with a value BlazeTrek 6 and budget BlazeSeeker 6 for every wallet.

Best Thermal Imaging Binoculars: The ATN Binox-6 640x512 (2026)

Want the best thermal imaging binoculars? The ATN Binox-6 640x512 leads on image quality and AI, with the Binox-6 384 as a high-zoom pick.

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

The best thermal clip on for the money is the ATN TICO 6. Get the most heat vision per tier, from the value 384 to the flagship 640, without re-zeroing your rifle.

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

The best thermal clip on for LPVO is the ATN TICO 6. Mount it in front of your low-power variable optic to hunt after dark without re-zeroing the rifle.

Best Thermal Binoculars for the Money: The ATN Binox-6 384x288 (2026)

Hunting the best thermal binoculars for the money? The ATN Binox-6 384x288 delivers the most glass per tier, with the Binox-6 640 as the flagship step-up.

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

The best thermal binoculars for hunting handle thick brush and long fields alike. The ATN Binox-6 Dual 640 leads with 4-in-1 vision, a laser rangefinder, and AI.

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

The best thermal binoculars for 2026 are the ATN Binox-6. A 4-in-1 view, 4K day sensor, built-in rangefinder and two-eye comfort make it the all-around pick.

Best Scope for Night Hunting: The ATN X-Sight 5 (2026)

Looking for the best scope for night hunting? The ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x leads our 2026 picks with 4K+ day-to-night vision, a ballistic calculator and recording.

Best Night Vision Scopes for Coyote Hunting: The ATN X-Sight 5 LRF (2026)

The best night vision scopes for coyote hunting on a night calling stand: the ATN X-Sight 5 LRF ranges and holds over automatically. See why it tops the list.