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DNT Optics
DNT Optics, short for Day Night Technologies, builds thermal scopes and monoculars aimed at hunters who want solid performance without paying for features they won't use. DNT thermal models like the HOUND and HYDRA come loaded with features that sharpen the picture and make a night hunt easier.
What we carry
Right now we list the DNT Hound 384x288 LRF 15mm. It pairs a 384x288 thermal sensor with a 15mm lens and a built-in laser rangefinder, so you can find a coyote's heat signature and get the distance from the same unit. A 15mm lens gives a wide view, which suits scanning fields and timber edges at closer range.
Beyond the Hound
DNT also makes multispectral optics. The DNT Optics ThermNight pairs thermal imaging with night vision and adds an integrated laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. Thermal is the better tool for spotting animals in full dark or through light cover, while night vision gives a more natural picture for identifying what you've found, and the ThermNight puts both in one housing.
Choosing between DNT scopes comes down to sensor resolution, lens size and whether you want a rangefinder. A 384 sensor with a short lens is the easier pick for close and mid-range hunting; more resolution and a longer lens show more detail farther out. If you're weighing a DNT against another brand, call (309) 781-8421 and we'll compare them for how you hunt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best scope for shooting at night?
For most night hunting, a thermal scope is the most useful choice because it shows body heat in total darkness without any added light. Digital night vision works too but needs an IR illuminator when there's no moon. A rangefinder, like the one built into the DNT Hound, helps you judge holdover on a coyote at an unknown distance.
Is night vision better for coyote hunting than a thermal scope?
Thermal usually finds coyotes faster, since a warm body stands out against a cold field even through light brush. Night vision gives a more natural picture that makes identification easier, but it needs some light or an illuminator. That's why DNT's ThermNight combines the two, and why many hunters scan with thermal and confirm with night vision.
What rifle scope gathers the most light?
Among glass day scopes, a larger objective lens and quality coatings gather more light, which is why 50mm and 56mm scopes do better at dusk. A thermal like the DNT Hound sidesteps the question: it doesn't need light at all, since it reads the heat an animal gives off.
How fast does DNT Optics gear ship from Dark Night Outdoors?
Shipping is free to any US address, and we don't quote one fixed delivery time because it depends on the item and where it ships from. Before you order a DNT Hound, ask us for current timing and we'll give you a straight answer. There's no sales tax outside Illinois and no credit card fee.
