Red light vs Thermal Setups

[MannyMedeiros21]

I just had a quick question for all you who have switched from red lights to thermal. I am switching to thermal, and I am just wondering if the way you set up would be different from that of running a red light. While running a light, I would often just setup in a wide open field because once you pick an animal up they can’t see anything behind the light. I’m assuming with running thermal you would want to be more discrete and try to “hide”. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[Skerhunter]

Depends on how light it is! Full moon and snow, try to stay in shadows by cover. Most nights you can set up about anywhere, just make sure you aren’t sky-lined.

Don’t think I have ever been busted by them seeing me at night. Usually its sound that make them nervous (crunching ice/clanking gear).