THE HEAT IS ON

Until recently I had always regarded thermal spotters as a useful luxury for those who could afford them, but far from essential for successful after-dark hunting. That notion has changed somewhat during the months I have spent testing the InfiRay Eye E3 Plus V2 from Highland Outdoors, and while I am still of the opinion that you can shoot plenty of quarry at night without using thermal technology, I must confess that I would struggle to give it up.

Being able to spot your quarry’s heat signature is a huge advantage, and the flexibility of a hand-held monocular enables you to quickly and thoroughly scan