I wear a cap, or hat, almost all the time when hunting. They can keep wind and rain out of eyes, but can also be used to shade the objective lens when shooting or spotting game. On … See more

If you are working as a member of a Sniper Observer Team, or simply hunting with a friend, the discussion of shading your front lens shouldn’t start when it’s needed. Have a plan. Get … See more

A few years ago, I was trying to take a picture of a one-eyed great grey owl in Montana. As I snapped the photos, every frame came back with a glare or blurred image. I ke… See more

Another trick to fighting glare is to partially cover your objective lens. You’d be surprised at how little of the lens needs to be exposed to get a crisp image. With many scop… See more