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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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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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.

Heat Thermal Scope for Every Season: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x

A heat thermal scope for every season: the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x leads, with two ATN ThOR 6 siblings compared across summer heat and winter cold.

Best Heat Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x Feature Roundup

The best heat thermal scope is the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x. Compare it with two ATN ThOR 6 siblings by sensor sensitivity, reach and image tech.

Halo Thermal Scope Features: Best ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x Picks

Searched halo thermal scope? See the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x and siblings ranked by the features that matter - sensor, RAV, tracking - not marketing gloss.

Halo Thermal Scope Search? Best ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x by Terrain

Typed halo thermal scope? See the best ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x picked by terrain, from open range to tight timber, with two ThOR 6 siblings compared.

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars by Use: ATN Binox-6 (2026)

A use-case guide to outdoor thermal binoculars: match the job to the ATN Binox-6 Dual 640 3-24x for hunting, glassing, security and wildlife scanning (2026).

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars by Season: ATN Binox-6 (2026)

A season-by-season guide to outdoor thermal binoculars comparing the ATN Binox-6 Dual 384 and 640 so you pick the right Binox-6 for summer, fall, winter and spring.

Guide Outdoor Thermal Binoculars: The ATN Binox-6 (2026)

A plain-English guide to outdoor thermal binoculars, built around the ATN Binox-6 Dual 640 and its 4-in-1 vision and built-in rangefinder. Price-free.

Good Thermal Scope for Your Job: Best ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Use Case

Looking for a good thermal scope for your kind of hunting? Match hog control, coyote work or all-around use to the right ATN ThOR 6 thermal scope here.

Good Thermal Scope: Best ATN ThOR 6 Optics That Hold Up All Year

What makes a good thermal scope? See how the ATN ThOR 6 line performs through every season and pick the ATN thermal scope that earns its keep year-round.