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It is estimated that the blast of a 12 gauge shotgun is outputting 165db at least.\u00a0 The Hearing Center for the US Department of Defense<\/a> says that exposure to sounds over 110db can cause “instantaneous hearing loss and permanent damage.”\u00a0 There is no debate about the fact that when using a firearm the user should be wearing hearing protection.\u00a0 If you go to the shooting, range most people are wearing some sort of protection.\u00a0 When hunting, however, many hunters do not bother with doing anything to protect their ears.<\/p>\n

Several reasons are given for this.\u00a0 Some people feel that when hunting you typically only fire one or two shots so it’s not worth worrying about.\u00a0 Others feel that the adrenaline coursing through their body during the moment of truth in a hunt protects the ears.\u00a0 Lastly, many hunters just avoid hearing protection because it affects their ability to hear an animal approaching through the trees.<\/p>\n

Even one shot at 165db can permanently damage your hearing.\u00a0 As to the adrenaline protection theory, it comes about because many hunters report not hearing or remembering the shot because of the adrenaline they are feeling while aiming at an animal they have chased.\u00a0 \u00a0According to the Union Sportsman’s Alliance<\/a>, “The auditory exclusion you experience during the adrenaline rush of a hunt does not protect your ears from damage.”<\/p>\n

“The auditory exclusion you experience during the adrenaline rush of a hunt does not protect your ears from damage.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So we know it can cause damage and the only thing to prevent that damage is either never gun hunting (no thanks) or using hearing protection (tell me more!).\u00a0 Below are some of the options:<\/p>\n

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Ear Plugs<\/strong>:\u00a0 Ranging from the cheap orange foam circus peanuts (don’t eat these) to more engineered rubber or plastic plugs sometimes with a band or rope to hold them together.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/span>:\u00a0 Cheap, can be found everywhere, disposable.
\nCons<\/span>: Easy to lose, fit varies, and they indiscriminately block all noise.<\/p>\n

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Over the Ear Hearing Protection<\/strong>:\u00a0 Looks like a nice pair of headphones.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/span>:\u00a0 Better protection than earplugs because they seal off the ears.\u00a0 It can help keep ears warm.
\nCons<\/span>: Bulky, Gets in the way of wearing a hat, indiscriminately blocks all noise.<\/p>\n

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Electronic Ear Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Comes in in-ear and over the ear configurations.\u00a0 Cost ranges from $45 up to hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/span>:\u00a0 Can hear whats going on around you while still limiting the sound of excessively loud noise (gunshots).
\nCons<\/span>: Same cons as Over the ear and earplug.\u00a0 Hard to wear with a hat, or in the case of in-ear electronic protection, it is easy to lose.<\/p>\n

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Suppressor:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cylindrical device that attaches to the end of your gun and acts as a car muffler.\u00a0 Requires a special license from the ATF under the National Firearms Act.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/span>:\u00a0 Don’t have to wear anything.\u00a0 It also provides hearing protection for other hunters with you.\u00a0 Acts as muzzle brake as well (reduces recoil and lift).\u00a0 Reduces overall noise pollution.\u00a0 Legal in 42 states to own, check specific state hunting regs for use in the field.\u00a0 Looks cool.\u00a0 Lasts forever if properly cared for.\u00a0 Lowers sound by 20-25db.
\nCons<\/span>: The most expensive option.\u00a0 In addition to the cost of a suppressor, it requires a $200 tax stamp and a long approval period from ATF (currently around 10 months).\u00a0 Sound of gunshot still technically too loud to be safe.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong>: There are enough different options out there that you don’t have to sacrifice your ability to hear animals for the ability to keep your hearing protected.\u00a0 All it takes is one shot to damage your ears and the damage is often permanent.\u00a0 I wish everyone could purchase a suppressor easily to use when hunting, but the electronic ear protection is a great option as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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