Electronic ear protection for duck hunting

[Mikido]

sooo I’m 39, would like to protect my hearing. I go through about 2-3 boxes during a season. I’ve noticed this season a bit more ringing than usual.

Any advice? I need to be able to hear the beat of their wings overhead…any real options?

 

[Krgawe]

My husband and I both got Soundgear this year and so far we love them. Check your health insurance, some cover the cost of Soundgear.

 

[fwafwow]

Over the ears is IMHO ideal. I went with Sordin

 

[Bluefish]

Not cheap, but custom in ear work well. I use a system called cens, imported by Westone and sold under defendear. There are other options, but expect about $1k or so.

 

[Mikido]

I’ve tried the decibullz percussion in ear, and hated it. Just not comfortable, and annoying in cold weather

 

[Gbrecka]

I just use the walker game ear razor muffs, I don’t find them too annoying for duck hunting

 

[KurtR]

I really need to get some. It’s not two or three boxes but cases so I’m sure that’s why I can’t hear my wife

 

[chizelhead]

Check out Tetra.

 

[TNHunter18]

I use the walker also. My ears got rung last year and couldn’t hardly hear out of the right side for a few days so I bought the walker. So far I really like them.

 

[Mikido]

Walker plain or electronic?

 

[Kurts86]

Sordin Supremes with gel cups are the most comfortable and true to life sound. Definitely much better than walkers or Howard leight impact sports for sound and comfort.

 

[Krgawe]

The one thing with the walkers is that they pick up a lot of wind noise, so much so that I would take them out. You don’t get that with Soundgear Phantoms

 

[QuackAttack]

Peltor Comtac Gen 5 is the industry standard and is ruggedized for wet/cold.

That said, you have to slide one ear off to hear yourself call…then drop it back forward last second. It’s easy.

 

[Lioutdoorsman]

I run sound gear in ear but walkers are good and more affordable I use them at the range. Love both but hunt with the sound gear

 

[Mikido]

Ended up getting the sordins from srs tactical. $75 cheaper than amazon

 

[tt_johnsclist]

These: SureFire EP4 Sonic Defenders Plus filtered Earplugs, triple flanged design, reusable, Black, Medium https://a.co/d/gvyZdra
And the decibullz: Decibullz - Custom Molded... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XN6B7M1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have been happier with these than over the ear electronic muffs. I find I can’t blow a call with the electronics but I can with these. The decibullz allow a little better background hearing and conversation then the surefires.

 

[Mk44]

Walker's for electronic ear protection.

I wear Surefire EP4 while I'm pheasant hunting. They're lightweight and I don't notice them while I'm on the move.

 

[IdahoElk]

I'm on season three with my Otto's, love them, no issues.

OTTO V4-11029 NoizeBarrier Micro Electronic Earplugs

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[SkHunter92]

I use the walker razor electronic muffs, I usually go through about 15-20 boxes a year during bird season and I don't need the hearing damage. They work great, and I hardly notice they're there. Also HUGE pro is they can be found on sale at cabela's for as low as $50 (cad) sometimes

 

[azflysurfer]

I have a pair of the axils. They are pretty great if you grab them on a deal.