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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Extreme Definition 1280×1024 Thermal Monocular

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THERMAL MONOCULAR

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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 Cheap Thermal Binoculars for Coyote Hunting: ATN Binox-6 by Tier (2026)

Best cheap thermal binoculars for coyote hunting means most value per tier of spend, not lowest sticker. The ATN Binox-6 line, ranked by tier, for 2026 coyote hunters.

Best Cheap Thermal Binoculars: ATN Binox-6 for Every Job in the Field

The best cheap thermal binoculars, sorted by the job: scouting, ranging, long glassing and property watch. Two ATN Binox-6 picks, led by an affordable value option.

Best Cheap Thermal Binoculars: ATN Binox-6 Tested Across the Seasons

The best cheap thermal binoculars for year-round scouting: how the ATN Binox-6 earns its keep in winter, summer and fall, plus a value-tier ATN Binox-6 pick.

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Coyote Hunting: ATN Binox-6 640 vs 384

Best budget thermal binoculars for coyote hunting compared: ATN Binox-6 640x512 versus 384x288, and which fits a first-year caller or a seasoned coyote hunter.

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Coyote Hunting: ATN Binox-6 by Setup

Best budget thermal binoculars for coyote hunting matched to your setup: the high-zoom ATN Binox-6 384x288 for tripod glassing plus the 640 for run-and-gun calling.

Best Budget Thermal Binoculars for Coyote Hunting: ATN Binox-6 by Range Band

Best budget thermal binoculars for coyote hunting, sorted by range band: the ATN Binox-6 640x512 for spot-and-stalk plus the high-zoom 384 for the far edge.

Best 640 Thermal Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 Variants Compared, Feature by Feature (2026)

Best 640 thermal scope compared: the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 vs 384x288 variants, feature by feature — sensor, reach, weight and battery, all price-free.

Best 640 Thermal Scope: The ATN ThOR 6 640x512, Matched to Your Terrain (2026)

Best 640 thermal scope by terrain: the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 for timber, open fields and rolling brush — how each variant reads your ground, all price-free.

Best 640 Thermal Scope: The ATN ThOR 6 640x512, Sorted by Use Case (2026)

Best 640 thermal scope, ranked by use case: the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 line for predators, hogs and all-night sits — specs, picks and how to choose, price-free.