IN my estimation, a high-quality binocular is just as important to a hunter as his firearm. I can’t imagine hunting any kind of big game without one, and can’t think of a single hunt where I could have done without a binocular.
When used in open country, the binocular enables the hunter to see game at great distances even when it is partially hidden by brush or lying in the shade of rocks. It also allows the hunter to identify the animal and judge its trophy potential, as well as to look over the terrain and plan the best route for a stalk.
A good binocular can also be a valuable aid to the woods hunter at closer ranges for seeing an
