NDhunter
Experienced observer
Hello Ed,
Doug did not quote any source, so perhaps he was speaking from his own business experience. Of course, the biggest "game" in New York is the Norway rat. When Cameraland was located on Lexington Avenue, he may have had business from the suburbs and New Yorkers do travel to the woods for truly big game. Gijs certainly sells high priced optics to those who go on safari, even photo safaris.
On the hand, I did meet a "varmint" hunter who was not about to shell out anything resembling a high priced glass.
Perhaps Jerry has a better source for his statement.
Stay safe,
Arthur
As far as Doug goes, he promotes and is a sponsor selling his optics on many different websites. I know he is on at least 5 that I frequent, and these are
not birding sites. An internet seller has to push his products wherever there are customers.
Hunters know and appreciate fine optics, just as much as birders. Brightness and clarity are very important.
Most sporting goods stores that I know of, cater to outdoorsmen, many of them hunters.
Jerry