Hunting Pro

WOLF ISSUE FACTS

Jan 232012

If you have a conversation about wolves, know the facts. Before I give you the facts I would like to show you a sampling of the puppies that now run around in Idaho’s backcountry that weren’t there 15 years ago…….ungulates have no chance.

These things are huge!!!!!

Just a few of the wolves killed this year with the Idaho wolf tag. Wish I could show you a few hundred more pictures. It is just amazing how big they are. Deer, elk, and livestock killing machines. The big question you have to ask yourself is why? These massive wolves are not the native wolf that lived in our area 100 years ago. There was a reason these things where exterminated nationwide. I wonder if our city dwelling tree hugger society that never has left a city really understands the impact of these killing machines. I wonder if a Trantasaurus-Rex was somewhere to be had that they would want to put them back in the wild.

It is just a matter of time before one of our granola loving green peace hikers goes out on a hike and runs into a pack of these killers and becomes part of the food chain. If you are going into the backcountry in Montana, Idaho or Wyoming hiking, game scouting, mushroom hunting, or something else you better start carrying a side arm. Can you even imagine being out by yourself and having 8 to 12 of these monsters surround you! Think about what kind of appetite a dozen of these must have and remember they are the only predator in our nation that kills for fun along with for food. The amount of animals they take are just a partial portion of what they need to eat. When elk are calving they will kill the calves just for fun after they have had all they can eat and leave the rest to rot.

There is a serious problem in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming The rest of the USA doesn’t seem to realize how serious it is. The wolves are becoming more plentiful each year and other wildlife is rapidly disappearing, especially the majestic elk. I’d like to send about 1,000 of these predators to New York City and Washington D.C. to plant in Central Park and the Capitol Mall.

FACTS

WARNING!!! SOME OF THIS IS GRAPHIC

Is this animal cruelty?

How would you feel if this was YOUR best friend?

Documented Wolf Kills

Still on his chain

Average kill rate per wolf per month = 3.05 Elk

36 Elk Per Year/Wolf

2,000 Wolves = 72,000 Elk Per Year

Myth: Wolves only kill the old and weak.

Fact: Wolves will kill any elk when given the chance and focus on elk calves.

Myth: Wolves only kill what they eat.

Fact: Wolves are actually the most wasteful predator in the US and kill for sport.

Myth: Wolves are efficient killers.

Fact: Wolves will eat their prey alive, or worse, eat a portion of the animal and leave it to suffer.

Fawns pulled from their mom’s belly!

Myth: Wolves won’t attack humans.

Fact: Wolves stalked and killed a young man in Saskatchewan in 2005.

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Wolf hunting had the desired effect -more caribou got a chance to live, according to biologists.

Calf Survival Rates

2008 -39 calves per 100 cows

2007 –1 calf per 100 cows

2006 –1 calf per 100 cows

Myth: Wolves won’t attack humans.

Fact: Documented -Wolves stalked several children near a bus stop in NM!

May 2007 -Two Catron County school children were followed home from the bus stop by 3 wolves.
December 2007 -Glenwood elementary school a wolf was seen on the playground after multiple reports of the animal seen in the town.
Jan 2008 -Wolf kill within 70 yards of a school bus stop in Idaho

Myth: Wolves are good for elk populations.

Fact: US Fish and Wildlife Service Study.

•Elk are the primary prey for wolves, comprising 92 % of kills during the winter.

•Elk decreased significantly from 16,791 in winter 1995 to 8,335 in winter 2004 as the number of wolves

increased.

•Kill rates by wolves in winter are 22 Elk per wolf per year –DOUBLE the rate predicted in the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

•Since 2000, wolves have caused 45% of known deaths (not including human harvests) of radio-collared female elk on the northern range.

•human harvest and winter-kill accounted for 30%

•Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has reduced antlerless permits by 51 % (2000-2004) and 96% (1995-2005).

Myth: Wolves are good for elk populations.

Fact: Montana State University Study of Yellowstone’s Northern Range.

•Elk numbers 1993 –1995 Averaged between 17,000 and 19,000.

•Wolves Introduced in 1995.

•Elk numbers 2005 –2007 Averaged between 6,700 and 6,300.

A 67% DECREASE IN ELK POPULATIONS

Some pretty sobering facts about the predatory prowess of the wolves especially when they have no control on them, like hunting. The next time some one tells you that the reintroduction and protection of wolves is a good thing you will know the facts.

Blog update

Uncategorized No Responses »

Dec 182011

I apologize for not posting in some time. I have been very busy getting my Facebook business page set up, and updating our web page. However I am doing the research for a article on elk hunting that I hope to publish shortly. Stay tuned!

WHY WE SHOOT DEER

Uncategorized No Responses »

Dec 182011

To all my deer hunting friends,
WHY WE SHOOT DEER rather than use some other method to capture them, this has been around however I really enjoyed it and hope you do too.

(A letter from someone who wants to remain anonymous, who farms, writes well and actually tried this)

If you have ever entertained similar thoughts we hope that this reaches you before you put actions to them. May you glean from his experience!

I had this idea that I could rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it. The first step in this adventure was getting a deer. I figured that, since they congregate at my cattle feeder and do not seem to have much fear of me when we are there (a bold one will sometimes come right up and sniff at the bags of feed while I am in the back of the truck not 4 feet away), it should not be difficult to rope one, get up to it and toss a bag over its head (to calm it down) then hog tie it and transport it home.

I filled the cattle feeder then hid down at the end with my rope. The cattle, having seen the roping thing before, stayed well back. They were not having any of it. After about 20 minutes, my deer showed up – 3 of them. I picked out a likely looking one, stepped out from the end of the feeder, and threw my rope.

The deer just stood there and stared at me. I wrapped the rope around my waist and twisted the end so I would have a good hold. The deer still just stood and stared at me, but you could tell it was mildly concerned about the whole rope situation. I took a step towards it, it took a step away. I put a little tension on the rope, and then received an education.

The first thing that I learned is that, while a deer may just stand there looking at you funny while you rope it, they are spurred to action when you start pulling on that rope.

That deer EXPLODED. The second thing I learned is that pound for pound, a deer is a LOT stronger than a cow or a colt. A cow or a colt in that weight range I could fight down with a rope and with some dignity. A deer– no Chance. That thing ran and bucked and twisted and pulled.

There was no controlling it and certainly no getting close to it. As it jerked me off my feet and started dragging me across the ground, it occurred to me that having a deer on a rope was not nearly as good an idea as I had originally imagined. The only upside is that they do not have as much stamina as many other animals.

A brief 10 minutes later, it was tired and not nearly as quick to jerk me off my feet and drag me when I managed to get up. It took me a few minutes to realize this, since I was mostly blinded by the blood flowing out of the big gash in my head. At that point, I had lost my taste for corn-fed venison. I just wanted to get that devil creature off the end of that rope.

I figured if I just let it go with the rope hanging around its neck, it
would likely die slow and painfully somewhere. At the time, there was no love at all between me and that deer. At that moment, I hated the thing, and I would venture a guess that the feeling was mutual.

Despite the gash in my head and the several large knots where I had cleverly arrested the deer’s momentum by bracing my head against various large rocks as it dragged me across the ground, I could still think clearly enough to recognize that there was a small chance that I shared some tiny amount of responsibility for the situation we were in. I didn’t want the deer to have to suffer a slow death, so I managed to get it lined back up in between my truck and the feeder – a little trap I had set before hand… kind of like a squeeze chute. I got it to back in there and I started moving up so I could get my rope back.

Did you know that deer bite?

They do! I never in a million years would have thought that a deer would bite somebody, so I was very surprised when …… I reached up there to grab that rope and the deer grabbed hold of my wrist. Now, when a deer bites you, it is not like being bit by a horse where they just bite you and slide off to then let go. A deer bites you and shakes its head–almost like a pit bull. They bite HARD and it hurts.

The proper thing to do when a deer bites you is probably to freeze and draw back slowly.. I tried screaming and shaking instead. My method was ineffective.

It seems like the deer was biting and shaking for several minutes, but it was likely only several seconds. I, being smarter than a deer (though you may be questioning that claim by now), tricked it. While I kept it busy tearing the tendons out of my right arm, I reached up with my left hand and pulled that rope loose.

That was when I got my final lesson in deer behavior for the day.

Deer will strike at you with their front feet. They rear right up on their back feet and strike right about head and shoulder level, and their hooves are surprisingly sharp … I learned a long time ago that, when an animal – like a horse – strikes at you with their hooves and you can’t get away easily, the best thing to do is try to make a loud noise and make an aggressive move towards the animal. This will usually cause them to back down a bit so you can escape.

This was not a horse. This was a deer, so obviously, such trickery would not work. In the course of a millisecond, I devised a different strategy. I screamed like a woman and tried to turn and run. The reason I had always been told NOT to try to turn and run from a horse that paws at you is that there is a good chance that it will hit you in the back of the head.

Deer may not be so different from horses after all, besides being twice as strong and 3 times as evil, because the second I turned to run, it hit me right in the back of the head and knocked me down..

Now, when a deer paws at you and knocks you down, it does not immediately leave. I suspect it does not recognize that the danger has passed. What they do instead is paw your back and jump up and down on you while you are laying there crying like a little girl and covering your head.

I finally managed to crawl under the truck and the deer went away.

So now I know why when people go deer hunting they bring a rifle with a scope……to sort of even the odds!!

Night Vision for Dogs!! Dog Seals

Night Vision Device Site News No Responses »

Jul 182011

Seal Dog makes a parachute jump

Even tho this references night vision, it is a little off subject. It is not about hunting or family camping, however I found it so interesting I had to pass it on. Everyone needs to know what these brave dogs are doing for our country. Please view this article by clicking here. This just shows how versatile night vision is. It has a variety of every day uses. A Night Vision System enables walking, driving, weapon firing, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. There is more information on the accompanying video. You can also view all the night vision devices available by going to our web site.

Coyote hunting – introduction into night vision – part two

Predator Hunting 3 Responses »

Jun 232011

Predators come quickly to those who see in the dark.

The availability of generation-3 night vision to the public introduces a new twist to the old game of predator hunting. With no lights or shadows to spook the animals, the hunter becomes nothing more than a dark silhouette in the night.

In Part One we discussed the advantages of using Night Vision for coyote hunting and how it has progressed over time. In Part Two we will be discussing some of the equipment that is currently available and some of the ways it is being put to use.

For anyone that’s thinking about using Gen1Night Vision for hunting. If your not hunting on the snow you will have to have an external light source like an inferred illuminator. I have found that this spooks coyotes over the years not all of them but still some of them. So if its in your budget hold onto your money and save for a GEN3. I’m certain that in most cases your not going to be happy with GEN1 and the money will be lost.

One method is to use a hand held monocular for spotting the incoming coyotes on a lanyard This allows you to drop the hand held in an instant and get your eye into the mounted rifle scope for the shot.

Head mounted monocular, looks like a cyborg.

Another method that some prefer is to have head gear to use with the mono until the coyote is spotted then flip the mono up and go to the scope. Another variation of this is to use quick releases and snap the mono off the head gear and attach it to the rifle. Just for the record all of the different generations of Night Visions available on the market are totally different technologies and the price for them is represented.

One of the more versatile systems are the monoculars. Some such as the ATN NVM14 the ATN 6015 and the ATN PVS14, not only can be used as a monocular but have accessories that turn them into a goggle or a weapon sight and come in a wide variety of generations. They range from $299.00 to $5,199.00 depending on what you want.

There are also weapon sights. These are not as versatile as the monoculars but if you want a scope mounted on your rifle this may be the way to go. ATN has a nice selection ranging from the Guardian to the Night Arrow or the very versatile Mars series. Depending on the generation they range from $399.00 to $4,999.00.

Then there are the Day/Night systems. This is an attachment for a Daytime Riflescope with 1x Magnification that converts a scope into a high-quality very accurate Night Vision Weapon Sight.
The unit mounts in front of a Daytime Scope. Re-zeroing of the scope is not required. They also come standard with 7/8″ weaver mount. There is also an adapter for ARMS quick release mount available, optional Ring Adapters allow you to mount the unit onto the objective of the Day Scope (25…62mm diameter). An IR Illuminator can be mounted onto an optional Picatinny Rail. This ingenious setup allows the shooter to go from day to night in less then 30 seconds without tools, without changes in eye relief and remain zeroed all around the clock. The ATN PS22 or PS40 have a variety of generations and kits which include daytime scopes available These range from $1,799.00 to $7,399.00 depending on what you order.

Night-vision optics are expensive by my standards. The generation-3 scope can cost up to $5,000. The brackets, scope mounts and infrared device (torch) can add another $500 per unit.

Some professional hunters need more range of vision than night optics can provide. They often shoot larger caliber rifles and they opt for night-vision devices that utilize thermal imaging.

Thermal devices capture the heat provided by animals and other objects. They give the hunter a level of detail sufficient to distinguish between coyotes, deer and hogs out to half a mile. These devices can cost in excess of $20,000. They are for the rich, or for those professionals who do this for a living and can recapture the expense through contracting to rid farmers of the destructive animals.

Night-optic devices are not for everyone. The initial outlay of cash can be enormous, and the maintenance can be expensive. Beyond that — and by far the most important, to my thinking — is the ability to take those wise and hard to get coyotes. The decision is yours. Should you invest in night optics? It depends on your goals and how serious you are.

With night-vision optics, they will come faster, closer and with far more frequency than with any other method. As a friend of mine says, “Hunt hard — shoot straight — kill clean — and apologize to no one.”

Coyote Hunting – introduction into night vision – part one

Predator Hunting No Responses »

Jun 162011

Predators come quickly to those who see in the dark.

Knowing predators are more nocturnal than not, it is time to began to explore night hunting. Over the last 30 years the spread of the coyotes became unstoppable. Today, there is a coyote population in 48 of our states. Being prolific and adaptable, they are here to stay.

Savvy hunters knew coyotes were most active and more aggressive at night. In the beginning hunters began to use long-range spotlights. Success skyrocketed, but something was still missing. The bright light had a tendency to spook coyotes, especially if there were trees nearby to cause the light to cast a shadow. The addition of a red lens allowed the coyotes to come closer because coyotes are colorblind, and the red light, to the yodel dog, appears black.

Today we have sophisticated equipment, along with flat-shooting rifles and excellent scopes that allow the predator caller to bring in coyotes and bag them at astounding ranges. Still there are those coyotes that just won’t answer in the daytime. This is where night vision comes in. The availability of generation-3 night vision to the public introduces a new twist to the old game of predator hunting. With no lights or shadows to spook the animals, the hunter becomes nothing more than a dark silhouette in the night.

This is brought home by a story told by Emory Josey. His dear friend and hunting buddy, A.J. Niette, is obsessed with predator calling, especially the coyote. One night he phoned, and his enthusiasm was on an extreme high.

“You gotta come down tomorrow night and hunt with me. I have been playing with something new for several weeks, and it’s beyond your imagination,” he said. “Just be here at 8:30 in the evening.”

He met up with A.J. in Taylor County, and as soon as it was dark, they carefully unlocked the gate that opened up into a 4,000-acre cattle ranch. Testing the wind, they walked 300 yards to the west with the slight breeze in their faces. After quietly setting up the equipment A.J. placed the digital caller 50 yards to the north between them and a 20-acre wooded area. They were in the middle of a huge cow pasture where the cattle had eaten the grass down to a bare 6 inches. They were feeling a bit naked since there was nothing to hide behind or in front of.

Unexpectedly, a coyote serenade began with at least four dogs howling, barking and yipping. Ordinarily, that would have been a welcome sound, but the song was much too close. Those dogs were within 200 yards, and the sound was coming from the wooded area. They feared they had been busted before even getting started. Surely those coyotes knew they were there.

A.J. punched the remote and the digital caller offered the coyotes a pup distress sound.

“Two o’clock, two coyotes coming hard,” A.J whispered.

Emory panned to the right and picked up the coyotes in the scope’s soft-green glow. The female was lagging behind at 200 yards, which is typical, while the male trotted brazenly forward at less then 100 yards. When he gave out a “woof,” they both stopped. The female was broadside.

He settled the crosshairs on her shoulder and squeezed. When you have multiple coyotes approaching, it is best to take the longer shot first. The female collapsed as he turned his attention to the male. He turned to run, but another bark from Emory stopped him. He, too, turned broadside, and a second later he was dead.

On the next setup, within five minutes a female came within 30 yards and another coyote stood barking 100 yards away. Why the increased success? They were using night-vision equipment. There were no visible (to the coyotes) lights to spook them. There were no shadows cast by the trees. To the coyotes, they were camouflaged silhouettes in the darkness.

A sucessful nights hunt!

Night vision has been around for a long time, used mostly by the military. Generation-1 night vision goes as far back as World War I. Generation-2 was used in Vietnam. Generation-3 and 4 is now available.

Every savvy hunter knows the range of a rifle. The notes taken while scouting should also show the allowable field of fire at each setup. Day or night, a bullet intended for a coyote at 150 yards can easily ricochet and do irreversible damage a mile or more away. Full-metal-jacket ammunition should never be used. It not only is inadequate for making a clean kill, it is far more likely to ricochet.

Generation-1 night optics has been around for decades. These devices weren’t even close to the capability of the latest generation-3. Even then you had no problem identifying your target. The new equipment allows positive identification of targets out to several hundred yards. You must be absolutely sure you are squeezing the trigger on a coyote. With generation-3 night vision, you can count the feet on a coyote at 200 yards, and believe me you can call them much closer when you don’t have bright lights glaring in their eyes.

Night vision is the coming thing in hunting coyotes in open spaces. It has no place in close quarters. It is only for areas where you can see everything for long distances.
With night-vision optics, they will come faster, closer and with far more frequency than with any other method. As a friend of mine says, “Hunt hard — shoot straight — kill clean — and apologize to no one.”

Watch for PART TWO. June 23. All about the equipment available and how to put it to use!

Tips For Novice Deer Hunters

Deer Hunting 13 Responses »

Jun 072011

Deer Hunting

Most hunters are well aware of the techniques to employ when hunting deer, but newcomers and novices may need some deer hunting tips to get started in hopes of bagging that first buck. Most beginning hunters have a mentor, an experienced hunter, to take them on their first hunt. Hunters with more experience can give great advice to put you on the right track. If you don’t have one, ask. You’ll be surprised how friendly people are when you are genuinely interested in what they have to say. However, if you don’t have an experienced hunter to take you on your first hunt, you can still have a successful hunt. I have developed the following tips to get you off to a great start.

Know where you will be hunting.

If on private land get permission ahead of time. Regardless of whether you hunt on private or public land you need to become familiar with the area and scout for deer. Early morning and late evenings are the time to scout as deer are more active. If you live close to the area that you plan to hunt, before and after work is a great time to scout. If you are hunting public land, be sure to find a handful of prospective places to hunt. What may look like a remote hunting area can resemble a Wal-Mart parking lot on opening day. So have a handful of go-to properties.

Dress appropriately

If it’s warm, wear layers. You are likely to be cold in the morning and evening and hot during the day. If you are bow hunting, be sure the layers are all camouflaged. If gun hunting, be sure you have enough orange. Vests work great because they can be worn over parkas or t-shirts. For cold weather situations, coveralls and heavy coats are the norm. Keep your head and neck warm with a neck warmer and cap. Boots are the most important piece of clothing for cold weather hunting. There are several things you can buy on the cheap and get away with. Hunting boots are not one of them. Buy quality waterproof boots. For cold weather hunting, they should have at least 800 grams of Thinsulate. Cold feet ruin weddings and hunts. Keep your feet warm and you can keep hunting.

Know your weapon.

Practice makes perfect. Learn your weapon’s limitations and how to use it safely. Shoot as much as possible in the preseason. You will improve your skills and learn the limits of your abilities and the gun’s. Know what distances you are shooting from. This will help you judge distances in the field. If you plan to hunt in wide open areas, start shooting at 50 and 100 yards, then move up to 200 yards. If hunting in heavily forested areas, 50 yards may be the longest shot required.

Time of day.

You’ll notice that the hunting seasons are limited by dates but also by daylight hours. No guns are to be fired before sunrise or after sunset for the safety of all hunters involved. Those who have gathered knowledge and give out deer hunting tips frequently will tell you that the best times to bag a deer are sunrise and sunset. They will be out in greater numbers looking for a drink and a bite to eat. You should be where you will be hunting before sunrise. In order to get there you will be traveling in the dark. One of the best pieces of equipment is a good quality night vision device. This will keep you from flashing a flash light around tripping over tree roots or other obstacles and scaring off all the wildlife in the vicinity. Another advantage of a night vision device is being able to spot game on the way in to where you plan to hunt and being able to see on the way out after dark.

Scent control.

Whether you hunt from a tree or the ground, know where you are going to sit depending on the wind. You want to hunt with the wind in your face. This will blow your scent away from where deer will most likely approach. Of course, deer don’t always do what you think they will. But you need to play the odds. Avoid scents. Do not wear perfume, cologne, after shave, or even strongly scented deodorant. Keep unnatural smells to a minimum. Human smells spook these animals easily, and one of the best deer hunting tips to keep in mind is to let the wilderness cover your smell. This is one of the few times in life you may be better off showering later rather than in the morning.

Silence is golden.

This is the most important tip among deer hunting tips, as even the slightest sound as you are lining up for a shot can lose that prized buck for you. Deer have a keen sense of hearing and anything above a whisper (and even a whisper if it is a particularly quiet day) can be heard by many cautious deer.

The final moment.

So, you’ve done everything right and a deer is approaching. Would it be great to shoot a trophy buck? Yes. But as a first time hunter, your goal is to fill the tag and learn from the experience. Any legal deer is a good deer. The first thing you need to do is determine if the animal is legal. Some states have buck only regulations, antler restrictions, or requirements to shoot an antlerless deer first. Check regulations in your area first. If you’re still not sure, give your local game and fish department a call. Most are more than happy to help and may even give you some tips.

Once you have decided to shoot, focus on the vitals of the animal. Don’t look at antlers. Don’t look at the surroundings. Wait for the vitals to clear any vegetation and pull the trigger or release the arrow. Target the area just behind and above the front shoulder. Whistle or grunt at a walking deer to stop them for a shot. If you hit the deer in a non-lethal area, try a second shot. If the miss is clean, I recommend letting the deer run. If you missed it clean at a dead stop, your chances of hitting it running are slim. Wait for another deer. If you prepared, practiced, and were relaxed when the shot was taken, missing isn’t a concern.

The best deer hunting tips, like most great advice, seem obvious but are constantly overlooked. Even the best hunter can benefit from reminding himself about the fundamentals. While there are more detailed tips available to make sure you get the most out of your trip, these deer hunting tips are the basics and will get you started down the road to success and enjoyment as a deer hunter.

Night Vision: How Snakes Get Clear Picture of Prey

Predator Hunting 1 Response »

May 312011

Night Vision: How Snakes Get A Clear Picture of Prey

Night vision devices detect infrared light. It turns out so do some snakes!

Two groups of snakes, pit vipers and boids (a family that includes boa constrictors) sport a pit organ on either side of their heads. Stretched across each pencil-eraser-size cavity is a membrane that can detect infrared light—which is heat—emitted by nearby prey. Scientists have known that pit vipers utilize these organs similar to the way a pinhole camera works.

Without a trip to an eye doctor, some snakes have developed their own vision-correcting devices. Scientists have discovered how pit vipers can turn blurry blobs into useful images with striking clarity.

Turns out it’s all in their tiny minds.

The “pithole” acts like a lens, forcing light from the source to form a tiny point on the membrane—the camera’s film. By focusing the light to such a tiny point, pinhole cameras can produce crisp images.

“So to get a clear image you would need a pinhole camera with a really small hole,” explained Leo van Hemmen, a physicist at the Technical University of Munich in Germany.

But an aperture so tiny would never let in enough infrared waves, which have a much lower frequency than visible light, to stimulate the membrane. The tiny aperture “means a small amount of energy per second, far too small to excite even sensitive [infrared] detectors in the pit membrane,” van Hemmen explained.

The pit openings of the snake are too large, therefore, to produce crisp images.

Using a computer model, van Hemmen’s team found that some snakes rely on a network of neurons in their brains to bring a blurry image into view. The brain network serves effectively as corrective lenses, the study indicates.

The image shows a figure as captured by a snake’s pit organ. When Sichert and colleagues applied their algorithm (similar to calculations in a snake’s brain), they reconstructed the image of a rabbit at right. (The illustration is based on a photo and does not correspond to a realistic thermal profile.) Image credit: Sichert, Andreas, et al.

The model showed that an infrared signal from each of the membrane’s heat receptors triggers a neuron to fire. This firing rate varies with respect to input from the other receptors. By fine-tuning how the approximately 2,000 heat receptors interact, van Hemmen’s team created strike-worthy images. [Please See Example].

Sharp images are crucial for a hungry snake “if it wants to hit a point source, say, a small mouse at a distance of 1 meter [3 feet],” van Hemmen told LiveScience.

None of this is overly complex, either. Snakes have small brains, so the researchers kept their computer model simple, concluding that “even a crude network dramatically improves infrared imaging.”

HOW NIGHT VISION WORKS

Night Vision Device Site News 3 Responses »

May 242011

Have you ever wondered how night vision works, or perhaps what the differences are between the different generations of night vision?

By clicking on the links above you can find the answer to all these questions. For even more information please go to our web site.

If you are a hunter or wildlife observer, what do animals look like using night vision? Here is a short video using night vision to view horses, clouds, city lights and a road. Please note the barbed wire fence.

Special on the Night Cougar night-vision binocular-goggle system

Night Vision Device Site News 4 Responses »

May 132011

ATN Night Cougar

The ATN Night Cougar weighing only 1.2 lbs is the smallest and lightest Night Vision Binocular commercially available. It offers a hands free, flip-up head mount in addition to handheld use. But don’t let its low price and light weight fool you The Night Cougar is a top-quality Night Vision Goggle providing realistic 1:1 magnification, stereo depth perception, close focus, excellent comfort and is easy to operate. Features include wide field of view all-glass lenses and super powerful Infrared Illuminator for total darkness nocturnal viewing. Digital controls and a run time of 10 to 20 hours on a single Lithium battery make the Night Cougar simple and economical to use. The ATN Night Cougar is an excellent handheld or head-mountable Goggle choice for Hunters, Boaters, Campers, Fishermen, Crime Prevention, and Security users.

1st Generation is currently the most popular type of Night Vision in the world. The detection and recognition range is about triple the performance of original Gen-1 gear. A 1st Generation unit will amplify the existing light several thousand times letting you clearly see in the darkness. These units provide a bright and sharp image at a low cost, which is perfect, whether you are boating, observing wildlife, or providing security for your home. You may notice the following when you are looking through a 1st Gen. unit.

* A slight high-pitched whine when the unit is on.
* The image you see may be slightly blurry around the edges. This is known as Geometric Distortion.
* When you turn a 1st Gen. unit off it may glow green for some time.
* These are inherent characteristics of a 1st Gen. unit and are normal.

There are not a lot of reviews on night vision however you might want to look at the reviews on Buzzillions. You could also check out the article Owning the Night by Dave Douglas in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of American Cop.

For a short time the Night Vision Device Site will be offering the Night Cougar at a special price of $539.00.

Older Entries