Taking someone out at night only to watch

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Erie660

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I have a couple neighbor kids, both are teenagers and would love to go with me. I have not taken them because they would just stand around and not be able to see anything. I have both, scanner and Iray Bolt thermal. I have apps on my phone and IPad, for both scanner and scope. My concern with letting them view thru my phone or IPad is the increased lighting that they both would give off. Have any of you taken people out like this and what did you do? Thanks
 
I agree with your concern. Even at the dimmest setting my iPhone mirrored to my thermal scope or monocular lights up the inside of my shack. I'd avoid that method. I've never had an observer with me. Why not locate what you're targeting with the scanner then hand it off to your observer while you take aim.
 
best bet would be to have a spare thermal scanner. all of us have at least two, right :)

or keep taking turns with the scanner while you look thru the scope. either way is difficult at best.
 
With the cost of used thermal spotters these days, it's good to have one available as a backup/loaner.
For safety and noise concerns I only take out one new prospect at a time unless I'm hunting with a buddy that can watch another newbie.
SJC
 
Erie660 said:
I have a couple neighbor kids, both are teenagers and would love to go with me. I have not taken them because they would just stand around and not be able to see anything. I have both, scanner and Iray Bolt thermal. I have apps on my phone and IPad, for both scanner and scope. My concern with letting them view thru my phone or IPad is the increased lighting that they both would give off. Have any of you taken people out like this and what did you do? Thanks
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I have done lights only, lights and NV and also just NV.

For someone that has never been on a night hunt before, put some lights on the target so they can see what is happening. No reason that NV can't be used for you and a weapon mounted light or headlamps be used for them to see. It's an addicting thing to see the glow of those eyes working in and one of the best ways to let them see predator behavior. Shouldn't take much for them to really be included and enjoy the show.
 
Pass the scanner back and forth, when a dog is spotted have them watch with scanner while you shoot. They will have to take turns, but that's what happens when you don't have your own gear.
 
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