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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: cwbobcathunter on August 30, 2013, 10:40:43 AM

Title: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: cwbobcathunter on August 30, 2013, 10:40:43 AM: Hi, I have a few questions about coyote hunting at night not during a modern firearm season. Is it legal to use a laser on a coyote? And do i need to buy some sort of guide license to be allowed to take other people out coyote hunting while making a profit?

Also, does anybody have preferences on what night vision devices/setups they use that they would like to share? I'm looking at a $6,000 budget so let me know what works for you!
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: snowpack on August 30, 2013, 10:49:39 AM: I seem to remember it being a couple of years ago, not sure if anything changed.
A good set-up was to use an ACOG scope and then there is a Night Vision attachment that mounts to the front of the scope. Think it was Gen 2+ or Gen 3. For the laser, all kinds work with that set up, even the IR.
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: cwbobcathunter on August 30, 2013, 11:05:25 AM: I've looked at the acog combo with a clip on and theyre fairly reasonable. What type of range were you able to shoot coyotes at with this setup?
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: headshot5 on August 30, 2013, 11:06:32 AM: I sent you a PM with some links.
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: fast1 on August 30, 2013, 07:19:17 PM: I like my gen 3
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 30, 2013, 07:23:53 PM: I have run a lot of different stuff. You want gen 3 or thermal if you can afford it. I have a super high end g3 night vision scope I am going to be selling soon. Send me a pm if you would like I will make you a good deal.

If you are going to be taking people out to make money you need a business license. It would also be smart to have insurance to safe guard you.
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: snowpack on August 30, 2013, 07:25:20 PM: Quote from: cwbobcathunter on August 30, 2013, 11:05:25 AM
I've looked at the acog combo with a clip on and theyre fairly reasonable. What type of range were you able to shoot coyotes at with this setup?
It was wetside, so couldn't really see past 100 yards because of brush anyways. It held up fine on a .308 Win.
Title: Re: Night Vision & IR lasers?
Post by: Special T on August 31, 2013, 08:59:40 AM: Check out www.weaponoutfitters.com (http://www.weaponoutfitters.com) They carry quality gear. I would for go the the laser and get a BE Meyers night vision illuminator. http://www.bemeyers.com/index.php?option=com_product&catid=24&id=7&Itemid=53 (http://www.bemeyers.com/index.php?option=com_product&catid=24&id=7&Itemid=53) Its kinda like a spot light just for night vision. I had to opportunity to Use some of this gear hunting coyotes and it was great. I will get back to you on the specs of exactly we used.