Game Management: Boosting the Selection Process with Digiscoping

I could hardly believe it. Through the balmy air, a common foe approached from the cedar thicket. The fog had lifted enough to see Skyscraper, a mature 8-point buck that had eluded me for weeks. I had all but admitted defeat, assuming the wily buck had lost his life at the hands of a hapless commuter or another hunter’s arrow … Read More

Boxed In: 5 Benefits of Digiscoping from a Box Blind

Shooting houses; that’s what my southeastern hunting brothers and sisters call hard-walled deer hunting blinds. I used to chuckle at the phrase, but soon realized it was an accurate description. In Texas, I was already accustomed to the terms “box blinds” and “deer stands”. Regardless of the name, they’ve dotted the landscape for decades, regardless of the state. They were … Read More

The How and Why to Use a Binocular Chest Pack for Digiscoping

While I don’t know the history of binocular harnesses and chest packs, utilizing them in the field has been an easy decision for a long time.   In a world inundated with hunting and outdoor gear, it’s important to delineate the useful from the trivial. However, once you’ve decided on the combo of gear to employ, it’s important to decide what to actually … Read More

Phone Skope Digiscoping How-To

Digiscoping Gear and Accessories

If you’re an avid birder or wildlife enthusiast, you know that capturing the perfect shot of your subject can be a challenge. Enter digiscoping – a method of taking photos or videos through a spotting scope or binoculars using your smartphone. With digiscoping, you can capture stunning, high-quality images and videos of distant wildlife without investing in expensive camera equipment. … Read More

Digiscoping Today: The Futile Quest for a Better Way

Digiscoping Today

Written By Jerald (jerald@1stlighthuntingjournal.com) For those that love viewing and capturing distant images through a lens, the opportunities are many. Why? For one, there are plenty of places on God’s green earth to roam, whether in the back forty, backyard, or local park. Second, there are so many outdoor activities, sports, and hobbies to go around – ones that warrant capturing, recording, … Read More

Capturing the Magic of Springtime Through Digiscoping

For many outdoor adventurers and leisurists, spring is arguably the most highly-anticipated time of the year. In the colder climes, it marks the end of frigid (and often messy) conditions – a welcome transition toward comfortable days outdoors enjoying any number of activities. In many regions, spring is also a great window for outdoor activities, sitting firmly between winter and … Read More

Capturing Details Through Spotting Scope Digiscoping

Man looking through a Phone Skope scope.

For many, a good pair of binoculars is the sweet spot for their outdoor exploits. Admittedly, I fall into this group. I like the portability, as well as the ability to have one securely tethered to my chest with a chest pack.  However, as hunters, there is often a “bigger is better” mentality; bigger rifle calibers, bigger broadhead cutting diameter, … Read More

Digiscoping as a Hobby

There are many activities outdoorsmen and women partake in to enjoy their time in outdoor spaces. It’s somewhat endless really. Hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, and camping come are just a few that come to mind. There are also outdoor photographers of all skill levels capturing stunning landscapes and wild animals every day. Indeed, photography is an outdoor activity too, albeit … Read More

Digiscoping: Making Binoculars Great Again

Bigger is better. This seems to be a common way of thinking. For example, hunters seek bigger hunting blinds, calibers, and broadhead cutting diameters, just to name a few. They also often seek bigger magnification with their optics. Why not? Most hunters want to see further distances and, in many cases, more detail in their subjects.  This has many sportsmen … Read More

Why You Should Be Combining Digiscoping with Journaling

I love old hunting logs and journals. Like hunting photos, there is an interesting authentic quality to them. They put you in that place; that day, that outdoor space. I can’t help but wonder what Theodore Roosevelt, Fred Bear, or my grandfathers would think about today’s digital versions of hunting and the outdoor experience. In a world of crystal-clear digital channels … Read More