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Hunting Ear Protection
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:11 am
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:11 am
Looking for a recommendation for ear protection while hunting. I found many on Amazon but looking for best option that does sacrifice the quieter noises. TIA.
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Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:17 am to SmokinBurger
I can’t stress enough the need for hearing protection. My hearing is awful and I have constant ringing. Wish I had started using 40+ years ago.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:21 am to SmokinBurger
I have Axil GS a like them while shooting at the range.
Best hearing protection though is a silencer.
Best hearing protection though is a silencer.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 10:39 am to SmokinBurger
Silencer!!!
That said, I use walkers over the ear electronic muffs. Just fine for deer stand hunting. They dont work well when its windy but you cant really hear anything anyway, so I leave them turned off when it is windy. When its calm, they can magnify noise as much or as little as you want. I think they were only like $80 and a real awesome gizmo to have when duck or dove hunting.
I had in-ear electronic ear plugs before and I dont like them. Hard to keep.clean on extended trips
That said, I use walkers over the ear electronic muffs. Just fine for deer stand hunting. They dont work well when its windy but you cant really hear anything anyway, so I leave them turned off when it is windy. When its calm, they can magnify noise as much or as little as you want. I think they were only like $80 and a real awesome gizmo to have when duck or dove hunting.
I had in-ear electronic ear plugs before and I dont like them. Hard to keep.clean on extended trips
Posted on 12/23/25 at 1:06 pm to rltiger
Mine ring constantly and I’m well under 40. But agree on the need for it!
Posted on 12/23/25 at 3:42 pm to SmokinBurger
I wear Howard Leight Impact Sports with PROHEAR GEP02 Gel Ear Pads to replace the standard inserts. Super comfy, work well.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:42 pm to SmokinBurger
The Howard Leight earphones mentioned above are a very good option that I've used extensively. I have also used the Walker earphones but I don't like the sound quality on those. For the past couple of years I've been using these plugs: LINK With the plugs I do lose some hearing but not so much that it affects my ability to hunt. The plugs are of course easier to wear.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:52 pm to SmokinBurger
I primarily rifle hunt with my 6.5 Creedmoor bc I have a suppressor on it. It’s awesome.
Currently using my dads’s .270 and I have some Walker electronic muffs to throw on if I have time.
When my son shot his deer we each had the Walker muffs on so we could talk.
Currently using my dads’s .270 and I have some Walker electronic muffs to throw on if I have time.
When my son shot his deer we each had the Walker muffs on so we could talk.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:08 pm to tke_swamprat
I'm going to get something suppressed eventually, but for now I just roll with the Walker's electronic. I typically just wear them on my head above my ears, ready to pull down if I see something. No way I'm keeping them on all day and listening to the woods electronically. Batteries would die anyway.
I tried Axil and some other in-ear ones, they just don't stay in as I move my head around or even move my jaw. I hope to find some of those but stopped trying after a few just wouldn't stay put.
I tried Axil and some other in-ear ones, they just don't stay in as I move my head around or even move my jaw. I hope to find some of those but stopped trying after a few just wouldn't stay put.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:49 pm to calcotron
I don’t think deer hunting is that big of a problem. I believe it was duck hunting that had damaged my ears the most. You’ve got guys shooting on both sides above your head. Mine ring constantly now and I have about 50% loss in my left ear. And crowded places like restaurants and the singing in church are terrible.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:00 pm to REB BEER
# of occurrences is way lower, yes. But I've shot my 30-06 without hearing protection and been right next to my son shooting the 6.5cm without it, and that sucks. Ears were ringing for 20 minutes, so with it being easy to avoid I'll do my best. Duck hunting it's obviously much more important.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 5:52 am to SmokinBurger
Rifle hunting should be one shot right? I think you’ll be ok, unless you suck
Posted on 12/24/25 at 8:43 am to PerryWinkleBlue
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Rifle hunting should be one shot right? I think you’ll be ok, unless you suck
One shot from a rifle in the woods will rattle your brain.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 9:35 am to SmokinBurger
Peltor EEP-100 have been great for me. Easy to pack around, battery last a while. I’ve used these at the range and NRL Hunter comps. I may upgrade at some point to have a case with battery instead of the case just being a charging port, but for a first pair the Peltor are rock solid.
I’d be leery of the Axil, from most of the feedback I’ve seen they are more of a marketing machine.
I’d be leery of the Axil, from most of the feedback I’ve seen they are more of a marketing machine.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:08 am to SmokinBurger
Another vote for Walker electronic muffs.
I have a pair and also got each of my sons a pair. Can usually find them on sale for a good price and they work well and are comfortable.
I have a pair and also got each of my sons a pair. Can usually find them on sale for a good price and they work well and are comfortable.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 2:02 pm to SmokinBurger
As others have said tough to beat walkers for the money. They are also the worlds best noise canceling headphones if you run an aux cable through them!
Posted on 12/24/25 at 2:33 pm to SmokinBurger
was deer hunting and forgot my ear muffs. Stuck a shell cartridge casing in each ear before shooting. 
worked in a pinch and helped!
Bought some from Axial for christmas gifts for the stockings.
worked in a pinch and helped! Bought some from Axial for christmas gifts for the stockings.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:58 am to TopWaterTiger
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was deer hunting and forgot my ear muffs. Stuck a shell cartridge casing in each ear before shooting. worked in a pinch and helped!
Haha- I did this once a few years ago!
I have Razor Slim Electronic Muffs for the kids, I use them sometimes duck hunting too, I have some gel, or gummy maybe- ear plugs that work well, I can hear enough with them in, but they muffle the sound.
I don't shoot without pro anymore.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:41 pm to SmokinBurger
Have had the axil gs 2.0 for two years and love them. Use mowing the yard, hunting and in the gym. I forgot to put one in on a deer hunt out of box stand this year and was crazy the difference, that one ear rang all day. I have no idea how I hunted for so long without hearing protection.
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