Hearing protection while hunting

[Greg]

Currently I use hearing protection while hunting, either the over ear muffs or the in ear silicone type. I have missed opportunities on animals because of the time it takes to get ear protection in and was thinking about switching to an electronic set. I briefly tried the sordin pro x headset and was surprised how much it amplified sounds like the kids playing in the next block over. I do a lot of calling and still hunting and was wondering what units other hunters use? I would like to have stereo sound so I can tell which direction the sound is coming from.

[elker]

I used one for a very short period of time and threw it away. It destroys the natural feeling of hunting in the nature.

[.330 Dakota]

fast way to get ass whooped by an unseen cow moose or bear..Ive been hunting for over 45 years and never used it, my hearing is still perfect. A loud sound once in a while will not damage your hearing. Continual noises like at the range every Saturday will. Wear your hearing protection where its needed, at the range.

[MRP]

All target shooting yes.
Hunting road chickens yes, or maybe if I was In a tree stand.

[TheObserver]

fast way to get ass whooped by an unseen cow moose or bear..Ive been hunting for over 45 years and never used it, my hearing is still perfect. A loud sound once in a while will not damage your hearing. Continual noises like at the range every Saturday will. Wear your hearing protection where its needed, at the range.

^^^^ this. I've seen em put in while stalking preds, personally I would never even think about having or putting them in ever while hunting. Dont even pack em.

Myself while rifle hunting kind of like the brief tinnitis after a shot on an animal, just kind of became part of the whole thing and success

[carnivore]

If Canada had sensible gun laws like many European countries and even the USA has regarding suppressors the problem would be solved. It should be considered a health and safety issue. If we can turf Turdo and his ilk in 2025, we may have a chance for some sensible changes to our existing gun laws. My dream list would be, making the transfer of handguns legal again, allowing the possession and use of most semi-auto rifles and carbines with mag restrictions, allow suppressors for hunting and target shooting sports, allow the carrying of sidearms in wilderness areas for protection against predators etc.

[Gr8 white hunter]

If you have to wear hearing protection while hunting please stay home. That is one of the dumbest things i've ever heard.

[M1SF1T]

Yeah, protecting your hearing is dumb...

That tinnitus you hear after a shot is a little more permanent hearing loss.

I carry ear plugs and pop them in before a shot. Small, light and easy to keep on hand. I work in an environment exposed to constant loud sound and I use protection there and still have some hearing loss, I don't need to add to it.

I'm with carnivore though, if we had sensible gun laws we would be shooting suppressed and it would be a moot issue.

[MichelD]

Yeah, protecting your hearing is dumb...

That tinnitus you hear after a shot is a little more permanent hearing loss.

I carry ear plugs and pop them in before a shot. Small, light and easy to keep on hand. I work in an environment exposed to constant loud sound and I use protection there and still have some hearing loss, I don't need to add to it.

I'm with carnivore though, if we had sensible gun laws we would be shooting suppressed and it would be a moot issue.

THIS!

I have permanent tinnitus and hearing loss in my left ear from shooting without ear protection since I was about 10 before I smatened up later in life. I applied for hearing aid subsisides from Worksafe BC and was toald because my hearing loss is only in my left ear it is because of non-work-related sound.

Tinnitus and hearing loss from shooting is real. If you don't believe that you're an idiot.

I carry foam plugs in every pocket and slip them in my ears the moment I spot an anaimal.

[Bubbacanuck]

I have the orange kind that are attached around my neck, if I have time before a shot I'll slip them in. If not, shoot.

https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Style-Heari...000LNKDEE?th=1