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

ATN Odin MFT 320x240

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.

The best thermal binoculars for hunting: ATN Binox-6 scanning picks

Best thermal binoculars for hunting? The ATN Binox-6 scans wide, ranges distance, and works day or night. We rank ATN Binox-6 picks for finding game before the shot.

Thermal Attachment for Scope: Best ATN TICO 6 Picks by Setup Style

Adding a thermal attachment for scope use? See the best ATN TICO 6 picks by setup style, from front-mount clip-on to handheld monocular, matched to your day optic.

Thermal AR Scope: Best ATN ThOR 6 Picks for Your AR

Building a night AR? Compare the best thermal AR scope from the ATN ThOR 6 line, ranked by how each mounts, tracks recoil, and balances on the platform.

Thermal and Night Vision Scope: ATN ThOR 6 640 vs ThOR 6 384 Compared

Comparing a thermal and night vision scope? See how the ATN ThOR 6 640 and ThOR 6 384 stack up, plus where thermal and true night vision each fit your hunt.

Rifle Thermal Scope: Best ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Hunting Scenario

Need a rifle thermal scope? See the best ATN ThOR 6 picks matched to real hunting scenarios, from close cover to long open fields, by resolution and reach.

Night Vision vs Thermal Scope: Why the ATN ThOR 6 Wins for Night Hunting (2026)

Night vision vs thermal scope, compared honestly: how each sees in the dark, when to pick which, and why the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x thermal scope leads.

Night Vision Thermal Scope: Best ATN ThOR 6 Picks

Want a night vision thermal scope that owns the dark? Compare the ATN ThOR 6 line by how each model performs after sunset, with three picks ranked.

Night Vision Scope vs Thermal: ATN ThOR 6 and the Honest Verdict (2026)

Night vision scope vs thermal, settled honestly: how each technology sees in the dark, when to pick which, and why the ATN ThOR 6 is our thermal recommendation.

Night Vision and Thermal Scope: Comparing Two ATN ThOR 6 Options

Night vision and thermal scope compared, ATN-vs-ATN. See how the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x and 384x288 2.5-20x differ and which thermal scope fits your night.