Sure does!

Walking and calling and scanning is almost a no-go for me. I cannot see after the first stop & scan. Stumbling around like a blind man in the dark...lol!

They tried to have us dig tank ditches, D7s and 620 scrapers, in the dark with night vision. Without depth perception a push with a D7 became a slam with a D7. It was a mess and we broke stuff like crazy.

I look thru my thermal scope sometimes for an hour or more. Yes it can mess up an eye, but I found out... at least for me anyway... it helps my scope eye adjust back to normal if I take a flash lite or take off my head lite and shine directly into my right messed up eye a few times. Seems like it gets back to normal quicker .

I'll try that, but that sounds like it might make it worse.

I scan with my left eye and shoot with my right. When the stand is done and I’m ready to get my caller, I just pull out the phone and click it on. Even though it’s on the lowest light setting possible it clears up any issues. With alternating between the eyes, one is generally always better for seeing in the dark. I don’t use a headlamp unless I’m checking to make sure that coyote is definitely dead before dragging it, lol, other than that it stays in the pack.

Patrick! Good info.

Thank you, sir.
Steven! Good to see you, brother. Fish fry is coming! Need me to bring anything?

You remember what kind of binos they were? I don’t need any but I’m curious now.

I forgot to add as a side note, our DWR will not allow Thermals or night vision for hunting season of any big game, can't even have them in possession in camp or traveling in a hunting area, they can be subject to seizure and a fine if found !

Just for thought about other states for you people !!

For sure.

Was gonna carry my RixK3 to Missouri bowhunting last fall to check around my stand before approaching and before climbing down, but that's a NO-GO in Missouri. Can't possess a thermal when deer hunting.

John, they were thermal binos. Pulsar. 640 resolution. I do not remember the model number

We’ve enjoyed out Steiner 640 model. Got it for a deal on MidwayUSA.

So LEO’s pat you down and search you if encountered in these States that don’t allow it? Sorta like carrying concealed in a movie theater. Sure it says no guns allowed, but unless it’s needed, they aren’t finding it.

Wanna Be, you must not hunt much, LOL out here DWR is up the same time you are to hunt, only they hunt with their thermals while you can't, they are looking for people who are trying to use them during the dark as well as when the sun goes down and you have only a few minutes left to use regular binoc's

If they get a lead on some one from another hunter or even some thinking they are using thermals, they are Johnny on the spot to check it out, and yes they will ask to look for one, they are not bash full about it, Leo's they will cut you some slack, DWR no way

You wish to play foolish games with them go ahead, I can use them in the winter like I have been with no trouble hunting fur, then they just like to look thru them is all !!

No....it's mostly just good ethics and character.....you know the stuff you do when no one is looking.....beacuse you knew it was illegal b4 you did it.

But, if the GWs do find it on you then it's "donated" to that state along with some of your coins.

I have the Rix stride, very small and lightweight.
Also the Rix K2, it’s ok for the price.
If I was looking for day use thermal… I know they have products out now that are digital day/night with a thermal sensor. So you have both capabilities, the down fall is going to be price and digital zoom is going to be lose clarity.
Also battery life is something to consider, I like the Rix cause the use of the 18650 batteries. I throw a couple extra in my pocket and am good if a scope or monocular gets low. Plus it’s not proprietary, so it’s not costing me $100 bucks a battery.

I’ve got the Goyojo G325. Works great at night, haven’t done the day. They do mess with eye balance at night. Well under a grand and seem well worth it.
John just take “spotting” lessons from a guy we both know. Crazy how that guy can spot them from any distance in any cover.

Osky

Of course they mess with eye.balance at night. Shine a flashlight in you eyes for 5 minutes and see what happens

Not complaining about the obvious.

Just stating how it affects me and limits my effectiveness in maneuvering around & enjoying thermal night hunting.