Hunting & Optics

Hunting Optics and Field Gear

Hunting optics are the tools used for scouting, spotting, and ranging in the field, along with the apparel and accessories that go with them. The department is organized into hunting apparel and field gear, trail cameras and rangefinders, and binoculars, scopes, and night vision.

Main product types

• Binoculars and monoculars: the FarSight Pro hunting binocular, NovaScope travel binoculars, NovaVantage astronomy binoculars, and OptiVance monoculars.
• Scopes and night vision: the VistaPeak spotting scope and NightHawk Pro night vision monocular.
• Cameras and ranging: the ScoutEye hunting trail camera, ScoutRidge wireless cellular trail camera, SightForge hunting rangefinder, and TruArc Sight bow sight.
• Field gear: the ShadowCraft Pro deer blind, GryphonFlex hunting glove, HushCore shooting earmuffs, ViperShield snake gaiters, GuardiPaw animal deterrent, and OutRidge Pro hunting radio.

What to compare

For binoculars, monoculars, and scopes, compare magnification and objective lens size, weight, and whether the optic is meant for hand-held or tripod use. For trail cameras, compare how images are retrieved: a wireless cellular model sends images over a mobile network, while other models require visiting the camera. For rangefinders and bow sights, compare the intended hunting method and mounting. For apparel and blinds, compare materials, sizing, and packed dimensions.

Typical use

Typical settings include pre-season scouting, stand and blind hunting, glassing across open terrain, and low-light observation. Several optics, such as travel binoculars and astronomy binoculars, are also used for birding, travel, and stargazing.