Thread: Thermal scopes and binoculars

Originally Posted by DavidGunn

They are a poachers dream as they can check if it is worth sneaking over the farmland from afar...excellent for checking if anyone is hiding waiting for them before crossing property...a real pissoff if snapped by DoC or police as they confiscate and "destroy" them...I have a couple of mates that own them and use them, usually on private land but not always...no good saying it is wanted for possums or rabbits as who the hell spends that sort of serious coin unless they after deer.

They are more used and beneficial to Farmers watching/catching poachers
Every farmer should have one - exc for pest control etc