Glassing Gear & Techniques

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Topic: Glassing gear, challenges, and strategies

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GEAR: Buying quality optics:

• Where does "good" start, pricewise?
• Should you stretch your wallet?
• Eye strain and quality glass
• Where to spend: rifle or bino?
• A good $$$ bino starting point
• A good $$$ spotting scope starting point

THE COMPLETE COMPLIMENT OF OPTICS

• Versatile binocular
• 8x vs. 10x vs. 12x
• Capable spotting scope
• High-magnification optional bino
• Useful and versatile tripods

HOW-TO: Putting your optics to work in the field

• Adjusting fit and diopter
• To grid or not to grid
• Know your species
  • habitat
  • bedding areas
  • feeding areas
  • travel routes
• Glass with the sun
• Glass supported
• Prioritize high-potential areas
• Learn the country
• When to carry a spotting scope
• When to carry a high-magnification binocular

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