Hearing aids while hunting

[nebhunt]

I have some hearing loss in my ears. I think I would benefit from getting hearing aids but didn't know how they would work if I am rifle hunting ect. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Johnson27]

I started wearing them in early March. My doctor told me to NOT wear them while shooting - ANY SHOOTING.
I'm going to save what hearing I have and follow his advice and not wear them when gun hunting.

 

[def90]

I have some hearing loss in my ears. I think I would benefit from getting hearing aids but didn't know how they would work if I am rifle hunting ect. Any input would be appreciated.

Meateater just had a podcast on this very topic last week. I would suggest listening to it. You can have custom aids made that fit your ears and work as hearing protection and aids at the same time.

 

[Rich M]

Quality hearing aids shut down with loud noises - drop a plate, little baby-girl squeals loud enough to shatter crystal, gun goes off, some idiot pops a paper bag or balloon next to yer head, etc. the aids shut down as a safety feature to protect your hearing. Disregard this if you don't know if they have this safety feature - and find out if you do. The hearing aids I've had over the years all have this feature.

Being deaf, I spook the hell out of critters while bow hunting and haven't shot a lot of bucks in my 44, going on 45 seasons chasing deer. But hunting is still fun.