Hearing Protection

[Phishead]

Curious if anyone has a recommendation on hearing protection for the field. I’ve been looking at the Walker earbuds but the reviews are very inconsistent. Ears are starting to ring after a day of waterfowl hunting. Not a fan of the foam plugs given they reduce noise across the board. I normally wear muffs at the range but they’re not ideal for the field. I need something to reduce blast while amplifying ambient noise like geese in the distance. Any products y’all like?

[Russ McDonald]

I have the Walker Silencers which are the ear bud ones.  Love them.  I would imagine they would be awesome waterfowl.  I use them on the range.  Turkey hunting is hard because it muffles my calling so I don't know how loud I am calling.  I see that the have an over the ear bone style out.  https://www.walkersgameear.com/raptor-headset/.

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[Stein]

I use over the ear muffs, several different electronic ones on the market in the $50-75 range and they work great for hunting.  I have a Peltor set that need replacing after about 10 years of use.

[Russ McDonald]

I have the Walker Silencers which are the ear bud ones.  Love them.  I would imagine they would be awesome waterfowl.  I use them on the range.  Turkey hunting is hard because it muffles my calling so I don't know how loud I am calling.  I see that the have an over the ear bone style out.  https://www.walkersgameear.com/raptor-headset/.

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Looking at those Raptors there are for enhancement.  You would have to use foam plugs in yiur earsbfor protection but you will still be able to hear with the bone induction.

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[Emptyhanded]

I have a set of the walkers ear buds also, but both of them died with in a year of purchase. I used them for upland hunting and moving through cover with the dogs, the wind and brush noise was pretty bad with them in unless I turned my head a certain direction. I personally would not buy them again.

I have been looking at alternative options also and came across these companies.

https://www.decibullz.com/custom-molded-percussive-shooting-filters/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInanl-tfD7QIVFR-tBh15MgTbEAQYASABEgIRU_D_BwE

I am interested in these but am conserved with how well I’ll be able to hear with the “percussive filter”.

Here are two other electronic options I e been looking at. I’m hoping someone has some feed back.

https://www.goaxil.com/product-category/all-in-one-ear-buds/

https://www.soundgearhearing.com/collections/instant-fit/products/hearing-protection-for-hunters-shooters


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[Magnum_Willys]

Walker slim electronic muffs at $40 are only rated 23db but work fine for hunting for me with a braked Lapua.  Not sure about waterfowl but would think fine.

[northwesthunter84]

I switched to the Axil Ghost Strike Extremes this year.  Very happy with noise reduction and with battery life.  I used them duck hunting and deer hunting.  I love being able to talk in the blind without having to scream.  That said the over the ears Walkers did better with wind outside the blind.  If I knew my dad would not loose them (common theme), I would buy him a set.  Still trying to convince the misses to use some because she runs a lathe at work all the time.

[Russ McDonald]

I have a set of the walkers ear buds also, but both of them died with in a year of purchase. I used them for upland hunting and moving through cover with the dogs, the wind and brush noise was pretty bad with them in unless I turned my head a certain direction. I personally would not buy them again.

I have been looking at alternative options also and came across these companies.

https://www.decibullz.com/custom-molded-percussive-shooting-filters/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInanl-tfD7QIVFR-tBh15MgTbEAQYASABEgIRU_D_BwE

I am interested in these but am conserved with how well I’ll be able to hear with the “percussive filter”.

Here are two other electronic options I e been looking at. I’m hoping someone has some feed back.

https://www.goaxil.com/product-category/all-in-one-ear-buds/

https://www.soundgearhearing.com/collections/instant-fit/products/hearing-protection-for-hunters-shooters


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Were those the rechargeable ones?  I have had mine for a couple years now. 

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[Emptyhanded]

I have a set of the walkers ear buds also, but both of them died with in a year of purchase. I used them for upland hunting and moving through cover with the dogs, the wind and brush noise was pretty bad with them in unless I turned my head a certain direction. I personally would not buy them again.

I have been looking at alternative options also and came across these companies.

https://www.decibullz.com/custom-molded-percussive-shooting-filters/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInanl-tfD7QIVFR-tBh15MgTbEAQYASABEgIRU_D_BwE

I am interested in these but am conserved with how well I’ll be able to hear with the “percussive filter”.

Here are two other electronic options I e been looking at. I’m hoping someone has some feed back.

https://www.goaxil.com/product-category/all-in-one-ear-buds/

https://www.soundgearhearing.com/collections/instant-fit/products/hearing-protection-for-hunters-shooters


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Were those the rechargeable ones?  I have had mine for a couple years now. 

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Mine took the hearing aid batteries.


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[The Big Game Hunter]

I use Howard Leight Impact Sport over the ear muffs. They provide really good hearing enhancement (and protection) and they don't get in the way when I shoot shotguns or rifles. I've done quite a bit of waterfowl and big game hunting with those ear muffs with good results.
They cost around $50, so they're pretty reasonably priced. I bought my first pair almost 10 years ago and they're still working fine. As an added bonus, they use regular AAA batteries.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/best-hunting-ear-protection/

[Stein]

I just ordered these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N39QLRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[TheStovePipeKid]

I have a set of the original style Axil Ghost Stryke ear buds. They've lasted for several years of hunting and work well. They are the entry level model for the Axil brand if I'm not mistaken. If you plan on using the hearing protection several times a year for many years I would recommend saving up and getting a quality pair. Seems like most of the sub $100 pairs are hit or miss.

[Russ McDonald]

I have a set of the walkers ear buds also, but both of them died with in a year of purchase. I used them for upland hunting and moving through cover with the dogs, the wind and brush noise was pretty bad with them in unless I turned my head a certain direction. I personally would not buy them again.

I have been looking at alternative options also and came across these companies.

https://www.decibullz.com/custom-molded-percussive-shooting-filters/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInanl-tfD7QIVFR-tBh15MgTbEAQYASABEgIRU_D_BwE

I am interested in these but am conserved with how well I’ll be able to hear with the “percussive filter”.

Here are two other electronic options I e been looking at. I’m hoping someone has some feed back.

https://www.goaxil.com/product-category/all-in-one-ear-buds/

https://www.soundgearhearing.com/collections/instant-fit/products/hearing-protection-for-hunters-shooters


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Were those the rechargeable ones?  I have had mine for a couple years now. 

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Mine took the hearing aid batteries.


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Yeah I had those and hated them.  New gen us awesome.

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[wadu1]

I've been using Howard Leight - Impact Sport muffs for years. Thin and use a common AAA battery, use them on the range, duck blind and on walkabout big game hunting. I've used Walkers and Peltors and the Howard Leight just out perform and the other two. During duck season when I had a lease I used them every weekend for the entire season with only one battery change.   

[BeWitty]

Has anyone used the higher end options? Sound gear or Tetra?

Wondering if anyone has tried going through insurance or an HSA?