Beckley, WV (WVNS) – Although the hunting season for popular big game, such as bear and deer is over, hunting with night vision is currently an option for hunters in West Virginia.

Hunting at night is a prime time to track down predators, such as foxes. It is the most common time to find them out and about looking for their dinner. By using night vision goggles, hunters can see the heat signature of the animal they targeting, thus giving them an advantage.

Lieutenant Dennis Feazell with the Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement said while night vision can enhance your ability to track game in the dark, hunters need to take proper precautions.

“You have got to practice with your night vision and be safe with it,” Feazell said. “Your depth perception is going to be off. It shows up as a…