My Phone Skope attachment has become an indispensable tool in my birding toolkit. So much so that two years ago when we stopped at a water treatment plant in amongst a cow field on the drive home from the San Diego Bird Fest to seek out our lifer Pacific Golden-Plover who was tucked away in a group of 1000+ Black-bellied … Read More
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
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
Written By Jerald ([email protected]) 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
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
Phone…scoping? What is it?
Calling all wildlife and nature lovers! Have you ever been watching a Great Blue Heron swallowing a whole fish, or a momma deer with its fawn in the distance, or maybe that full moon is captivating, and you wished there was a way to capture the moment quick and easy. Now there is and it is easier than ever! Digiscoping. … Read More