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I'm always concerned as somehow I've managed to make it past Medicare age with the majority of my hearing still intact. Lots of hearing protection at work and at the range. I'd like to find something easy to wear that gives me the ability to hear as good as I do now (as in a mouse rustling in the leaves) without having the need to amplify sounds.

Ducks Unlimited sends me an e mail now and again and I mostly delete them as I rarely duck hunt and have limited money to donate. Today, they were first on the inbox list, so their email was open in the preview window. I saw the hearing protection headline and saw this website to click on, thinking it might be something worthwhile.

https://tetrahearing.com/collection...tm_source=Waterfowl%20Pulse%20newsletter

Holey fudge...............For that kind of money I could go to one of the private places nearby on a guided hunt and wear earmuffs and still come out ahead

What do any of you folks use that might be a bit less expensive. Preferably an in the ear type as I don't like muffs when I'm hunting. Perhaps if I was sitting on a stand all day, or maybe in a duck blind, but generally I can't sit still for long.

Good topic.

Suppressor.

Cali

Peltor Comtac is what I use. Mostly for the enhanced hearing, but the noise reduction is good for that one shot.

No, Montana.

The range masters where I shoot occasionally wear hearing protectors that fit in the ear. I don't remember the brand but they're not expensive and you can get them at Bass Pro.

He is in Cali. Suppressor is maybe a no go? At least a real hassle, I am sure.

Only hunt for whitetail bucks these days and it usually only takes one shot, no hearing protection used. I really enjoy the subtle (and not so subtle) sounds of nature.

At the range always use hearing protection.

I have something similar to those and they are worth every penny. Mine are made by E.S.P. and were purchased 10 years ago and still work great.

A lot of folks would spend that on a new duck gun but don’t want to spend it to save their hearing.

Yah, I know he is. LOL It's absurd that a sound suppressor is regulated, restricted or taxed anywhere.

Carry foam plugs and use if you can.

Absurd is right. Some countries in Europe require suppressors to be used. Maybe they are enlightened about some things, after all.

My uncle was an avid whitetail hunter.
He said that the inside the ear models were junk and hated them. That was his opinion when I asked him your question in the last decade. Technology is likely better.
They get hot in bow season, but I like muffs.
😁

Seriously though, Aaro Peltors I find comfortable for 5 +/- hours, then take them off periodically to let my ears breath. Its great as cold weather muffs. Never owned the Howard lights but those will likely be the next pair if these ever go down. The foam is extra soft plus good reviews.

Thanks, Ill check on the ESP ones. I seem to recall a mention of them somewhere, a magazine article maybe. A thread here perhaps?

I do, but for most of my hunting, rabbits, quail and such, they suck. I can never get them in fast enough.

I've got a pair of those ones they make a cast of year and then mold the plugs to fit. Got them on a job a few years back. Work great, they're "vented" so I can hear some conversations, but they do impair my hearing of "woods noises" and those are one of the reasons I like getting out there. Bird, squirrel, bugs, the wind in the trees, etc all are important for me to hear.

As far as I know there is no way a civilian is getting a permit for a suppressor in this state. If anyone knows differently, I'd sure like info on that.

And yes, even the friggen Europeans recognize the value of them. Dumb fuggin movies leading the politicians to believe they are "silencers" and are used by criminals.

I use Sound Gear. They make a hunting and industrial versions. I am hard of hearing so I use the hunting ones. I paid $300 . I got mine from Len at Long Range Hunting store.

It's hard to find muffs that work well with a fedora or western style had. I hate having them hanging behind my neck.

No more recommendations for muff types please,


unless it's for the other type of muff

thanks gun addict , another for me to check out later.

I prefer a piece of thin grocers plastic bags found in the fruit/veggie section.

Wad it up, stuff it in. Just leave a tag end sticking out.

It expands to fill the ear canal and can be worn all day without irritation and its fairly cheap.

That a little expensive when I can just use my Walkers product for less than $150 .