What ear protection do you use to hunt?
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carnaby
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Later is better than sooner... especially when it comes to the constant ringing in the ears. That is better if it comes never.
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My ears are ringing away as I sit here and write this.
If I had it to do all over again I'd buy some of those little EAR electronic plugs and wear them all the time.
My hearing loss comes from a combination of shooting and turbine engine noise both of which have permanent long term consequence even if you try and be careful.
If I had it to do all over again I'd buy some of those little EAR electronic plugs and wear them all the time.
My hearing loss comes from a combination of shooting and turbine engine noise both of which have permanent long term consequence even if you try and be careful.
dmftoy1
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The one thing I haven't seen mentioned here is the advantage of wearing hearing protection when hunting. On my Sordin's you can turn up the sensitivity and you hear a bunch more than you could hear otherwise . . I find it also really helps me keep from making unneeded noise as any noises I make are magnified.
The other added benefit is that if I feel the need for a bit of entertainment after sitting in the stand for the last 5-6 hours I can plug in Rush and listen to him blabber while still clearly hearing what's going on around me perfectly well.
In terms of being uncomfortable hot . ..around here deer season is typically cold and the muffs keep my ears warmer than any hat I have.
Just my .02
Have a good one,
Dave
The other added benefit is that if I feel the need for a bit of entertainment after sitting in the stand for the last 5-6 hours I can plug in Rush and listen to him blabber while still clearly hearing what's going on around me perfectly well.
In terms of being uncomfortable hot . ..around here deer season is typically cold and the muffs keep my ears warmer than any hat I have.
Just my .02
Have a good one,
Dave
MinnMooney
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I've hunted for 52 years and used hearing protection during a season's hunt only one year. I used electronic "game Ears" so i could turn up the sensitivity and hear game approching..... That's the premise, anyway. What I got was a nice deer on a dead, calm day that heard my ear muff (the plastic cover) tap on the gun's cheek piece and he launched into the next county.
haven't used anything since.
haven't used anything since.
carnaby
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Heh, same thing here, but instead of launching into the next county, my deer turned and looked back at me. I shot him in the neck, as his body was facing away from me up hill, and I didn't have a shot till he turned his head back and presented his neck to me.
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