Demo RIX DBH D12 1280 75mm 50hz

They can. A thermal scope builds its picture from heat, so daylight doesn't blind it, and a 1280 sensor like the one in this D12 shows plenty of detail at midday. Sun-warmed rocks and bare ground can lower contrast on hot afternoons, so early and late are still the easiest hours.

Where your state allows it, yes, and it is one of the most common uses for a scope like the D12. Night predator rules differ from state to state, such as permit and landowner permission requirements. Check the regulations before you head to a stand after dark.

Thermal can't see through glass, it shows heat rather than true color, and on warm days the picture can flatten out when everything sits near the same temperature. Thermal units also draw more battery than a glass scope. For most night hunters, seeing animals in total darkness outweighs those trade-offs.