I think if you don't use them during archery, you could really be missing something. I've seen partial deer with mine, ID'd them as bucks and called them in. Without binos, I'd never saw them.

Also, I think they are very important after the shot to watch a game animal go, ID your hit etc...on many occassions they've told me what I needed to do after the shot, some on shot placement and one I watched bed and lay there, I stayed put and watched him...very important information can be gained after the shot with binos...

I have a pair of Brunton Lite Techs, 10X50's. I'm looking to downsize slightly. I use a snow boot strap over one shoulder for hunting and 3D so they are not cumbersome and in easy reach. I already have my range finder on my bino chest strap.