ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

ATN THOR-6 384x288

ELITE THERMAL SCOPE SERIES

ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192

COMPACT THERMAL IMAGING SCOPE

ATN Binox-6 Dual 256x192

MULTISPECTRAL BINOCULARS – 4-in-1

ATN TICO 6 256x192

THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

ATN BlazeHunter XD LRF 1280x1024

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.

Flip Up Thermal Scope Features That Matter: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x

Which flip up thermal scope features actually matter? This ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x guide ranks the ThOR 6 line by the features that change a hunt.

Best Flip Up Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x for Every Terrain

A flip up thermal scope from ATN, led by the ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x, ranked by terrain so you match magnification and detection range to the ground you hunt.

Deer in Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x for Every Use Case

See a deer in thermal scope for every use case with the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x, from scanning a food plot to tracking after dark with an ATN ThOR 6.

Deer in Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x Through the Seasons

How a deer in thermal scope looks through the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x across the seasons, and which ATN ThOR 6 reads a heat signature best from spring to snow.

Coyote in Thermal Scope Across the Seasons: ATN ThOR 6 640 Guide

A coyote in thermal scope glass changes with the calendar. See how the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 handles snow, denning, heat and fall, plus two ATN ThOR 6 options.

Coyote in Thermal Scope: How the ATN ThOR 6 640 Reads the Signature

Spotting a coyote in thermal scope glass is about the right features. See how the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 reads the heat, plus two ATN ThOR 6 alternatives.

Chinese Thermal Scope vs Feature-Rich ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x

A chinese thermal scope may match a price, but not the features. See how the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x leads three ATN ThOR 6 picks on the features that matter.

Chinese Thermal Scope Alternatives: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x

Weighing a chinese thermal scope against a US-based option? The ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x leads three ATN ThOR 6 picks with US support, sorted by terrain.

Cheapest Thermal Binoculars: ATN Binox-6 Across Plains, Woods and Draws

The cheapest thermal binoculars tested by terrain: open plains, wooded edges and hilly draws. Led by the affordable ATN Binox-6 384x288, with a sharper 640 option.