Preseason scouting has become increasingly popular, especially in limited draw units. More hunters are choosing not only to scout country that will potentially hold a trophy bull, but they are also documenting their scouting experience using digiscoping products. Digiscoping is the act of taking photos or video through magnified optics like binoculars or a spotting scope. The ability to take photos of game spotted in the field not only allows you to share your experience with a hunting partner, but it also allows you to capture what may be a momentary sighting.
In an ideal world, all animals that are spotted while scouting will stand nice and tall and give you a nice long look. In reality, you may only get a few seconds to view an animal before it is obscured by vegetation or is spooked by something and flees. The ability to capture the moment in a photo or video allows you to review the animals you encounter. If you are after the best of what a unit offers, then you want to know as many of the bulls in the area as possible. MAGVIEW® can help capture and document your outdoor experiences by using gear you already have like a spotting scope and your phone.
The MAGVIEW digiscoping system was created to be the most streamlined and convenient system on the market. MAGVIEW bridges the gap between optics and mobile tech. Using a magnet-based mounting system, MAGVIEW digiscoping products turn your smartphone into a powerful field camera—without bulky brackets or clunky adapters. It’s sleek, fast, and rugged enough for the backcountry. To complement the range of new compact and lightweight spotting scopes on the market, MAGVIEW created the S1mini. The S1mini is a protective dust cap when not in use and easily attaches your smartphone to capture moments in stunning detail.
Top Benefits for Elk Hunters:
- Scout Smarter: Record hours of elk behavior. Share footage with buddies. Review patterns later.
- Get Closer—Without Moving: Capture close-up detail without busting a ridge.
- Tell the Whole Story: From early velvet to that final bugle, preserve your entire hunt narrative visually.
Pre-Season Tips with MAGVIEW
Here’s how RMEF members are using MAGVIEW in the lead-up to September:
- Glassing High Basins at Dawn: Capture herd movement and identify bulls worth tracking over time.
- Building a Visual Hit List: Use high-quality video and images to document bulls’ antler growth from June through August.
- Sharing Intel (the Smart Way): Swap clips with your hunting partners without losing detail or adding guesswork.
- Checking Trail-less Country: Use your optics and MAGVIEW phone setup to “hunt from afar” when boots-on-the-ground isn’t an option.
MAGVIEW isn’t just for pre-season prep. When that big bull finally steps into a clearing, your buddy with the spotter can film the shot in real-time, adding a whole new layer to your post-hunt recap. Whether you’re building content for your hunt club, making memories with family, or just want to relive the moment on your phone later, MAGVIEW delivers.
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