Back in the olden days when hunters talked on telephones with dials and used their eyes and binoculars to scout or hunt, my father taught me some great lessons about deer.

Don’t look for an entire deer, he said. Look for the glint of sunlight off an antler. Look for an ear flicker or tail wiggle. Vegetation grows vertically, so look for the horizontal outline of a deer’s back, something a bit different in the overall picture.

And he always had a binocular with him in the truck and when we went into the woods. I can’t remember the brand of my first binocular. But the body was metal, the glass wasn’t great and the old leather strap was cracked. Yet, they were glorious tools when I wanted to look into the woods and fields to try to spy a deer.

One day, I finally did! I saw a group of does toodling across a cutover. Everything my father had taught me became more clear that day and those lessons still resonate. I have multiple binoculars and, unless I have a fit of stupid, don’t go deer hunting without them.

You shouldn’t, either. With the 2015 ATA Show going on in Indianapolis, check out the info below about the new Vanguard Endeavor ED II binocular being introduced this year:

Endeavor ED II 10×42 Binoculars

Building on the successful foundation of the award winning Endeavor ED binoculars, Endeavor ED II brings Vanguard Optics to another level.

The Endeavor ED II series offers the latest Vanguard optical technology enhancements including premium HOYA ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass with edge-to-edge clarity that enhances light transmission. The new Endeavor ED II series has a redesigned look and feel.

This new series of optics are nitrogen purged to prevent fogging and are completely waterproof and shockproof. The magnesium alloy body offers exceptional strength and stability, and the ergonomics and open-bridge design allows for comfortable use in any situation.

Vanguard’s ED glass stands above the competition with elite color fidelity and elimination of chromatic aberration in the most challenging viewing environments. Twist-up eye pieces feature 3 levels to accommodate eyeglass users and a right side locking ocular diopter control provides customized optical tuning.

Endeavor ED II comes complete with a carrying case, lens caps, and neck strap. Vanguard is committed to developing optics of superior design, performance and value. Confidence in products and a commitment to deliver only the highest level of service led to the creation of the Vanguard Premium Lifetime Warranty.

This consumer-friendly lifetime guarantee ensures that consumers can purchase Vanguard Optics without worry. If your Vanguard optics are ever broken or damaged, they will be repaired or replaced free of charge – no questions, no hassle.