New System for Nighttime Predator Hunting

[kevinwort]

I primarily wanted to inform your subscribers that I have developed a single nightvision system designed to be used as both as a spotting scope and a nighttime rifle scope. You use the nightvision device like a monocular to spot incoming varmints (to an electronic caller or mouth call). Once the varmint is spotted and is within range you can quickly attach the unit to a standard daytime rifle scope and take the shot. I have tested and further developed this unit now for 2 hunting seasons and have taken 25 to 30 coyotes here in West Central IL. I have been predator hunting with calls in this part of IL since the 1970's and have never taken more than 3 or 4 coyotes in a single season. Hunting at night with this system has increased my success rate so much that I no longer hunt in the daytime. The extra long range infrared spotting scope also allows the unit to be used when there is no moon at all, or on a cloudy night. I have taken coyotes up to 200 yards away in complete darkness with my 220 Swift. The beauty of this system is:

1 - It can be attached to any daytime scope so you can use your same firearm for both daytime and nighttime hunting;
2 - It can be used in complete darkness due to the infrared spotting scope;
3 - Unlike conventional red lens nighttime spotting systems, varmints cannot see the infrared beam;
4 - Varmints eyes light up just like conventional systems, allowing the viewer to detect them up to 300 yards away;
5 - You can see the varmint almost as clearly as you can in daylight, so when it disappears behind a small knoll you can quickly pick it back up on the other side;
6 - Varmints are much more active at nighttime and your success rate and quality hunting time is multiplied several times.

I am thinking about taking this system to market along with an instructional DVD. My plan is to try and capture 10 to 15 successful nighttime hunts using nightvision filming technology. The DVD will include the hunts and instructions on how to successfully use this new system for taking varmints. The system is built upon a well known Generation III ITT nightvision device and would retail for around $3,500.00. Before I invest in the technology to do the filming, I would like to hear some feedback from you regarding:

1 - Would you be interested or willing to purchase such a system for 3,500 ? If not, what price would be more reasonable ?
2 - Would you be interested in purchasing a DVD for entertainment purposes only showing the nighttime hunting using nightvision technology ?
3 - Would you be interested in purchasing the nightvision system without the benefit of having the DVD instructions ?

Readers can email me directly with answers to the above questions. Your response will help me determine the market potential for this system.

Thanks,

Kevin Wort
RR1, Box 16F
Rushville, IL 62681
Email - kdwort@frontiernet.net

[metaldonnieg]

3500 bucks is just way too much money for any one piece of hunting equipment for me, especially when I can't even eat what I'm shooting. Sorry man, but I'd say like 400 tops in my world, even though I realize you probably can't make it for that.

[browning.204]

sounds like a cool idea and I would like a night vision system but will not spend the money on one. I know that the technology cost alot but $3500 is alot of money to pay since $50-400 will get you a scope light that will do the job.

The dvd sounds like a good idea, who doesn't like watching hunting dvd's.

Good luck with your idea