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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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.

Thermal Night Vision Scope View: ATN X-Sight 5 Picks by Terrain

Chasing the thermal night vision scope view? See why the ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x leads our picks, plus two X-Sight 5 options matched to the terrain you hunt.

ATN ThOR 6: A thermal imaging scope for Every Terrain

Choose a thermal imaging scope by terrain. See how the ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x and its siblings handle timber, fields, and rough country after dark.

ATN ThOR 6: The Best thermal imaging scope by Use Case

Pick the right thermal imaging scope for your hunt. Compare the ATN ThOR 6 640 3-24x and its siblings by use case, resolution, and detection range.

Thermal Imaging Gun Scope Features: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x Reviewed

Which features make a thermal imaging gun scope worth mounting? ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x leads our feature-by-feature roundup of ATN thermal scopes.

Thermal Imaging Gun Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x for Every Terrain

The best thermal imaging gun scope for your ground. ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x leads our terrain-by-terrain roundup of ATN thermal scopes for hunters.

Thermal Imager Scope by Terrain: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x

Pick a thermal imager scope for your ground. The ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x leads three ATN ThOR 6 options sorted by terrain, from open country to thick timber.

Best Thermal Imager Scope for Hunting: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x

Looking for a thermal imager scope that turns heat into a clear picture? The ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x leads three ATN ThOR 6 picks built around image quality.

Thermal Image Scope Features Explained: ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x

What actually builds the picture in a thermal image scope? See how the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x sensor, SharpIR AI and OLED shape it, with two ATN ThOR 6 options.

Best Thermal Image Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640 Tested Across Terrain

The best thermal image scope for hunting: how the ATN ThOR 6 640 holds its picture across open range, timber and brush, plus two ATN ThOR 6 alternatives.