Thermal for Deer: Detection, Identification & the Ethical Shot
- by Hunt The Night
Deer change the thermal equation. They're often taken at longer range in open country, the shot has to be precise and ethical, and identification matters enormously — you must be certain of the animal and the backdrop. That pushes a deer setup toward reach, resolution and rangefinding. Here's how to...
Best Thermal for Rabbits & Small Game (Why FOV Beats Reach)
- by Hunt The Night
Rabbits and other small game are the perfect example of why "more range" isn't always the right answer in thermal. Small, fast, close targets reward a completely different setup to long-range work — and getting it right makes for some of the most fun thermal hunting going. Here's what matters....
Best Thermal Setup for Feral Pig Hunting
- by Hunt The Night
Feral pigs are big, they move in mobs, and they turn up in scrub, crop and creek country where you need to see wide and react fast. A thermal setup for pigs looks different to one built for long-range foxes — situational awareness beats raw reach. Here's how to get...
Best Thermal Setup for Fox Hunting in Australia
- by Hunt The Night
Foxes are one of the most rewarding — and most hunted — targets for thermal in Australia. They're wary, they move fast, and they turn up at distance across open paddocks. That combination shapes exactly what makes a good fox thermal setup. Here's how to choose one. Quick answer For...
