Hunting Protection

Hearing protection should be a concern for every hunter. Repeated exposure to gunshots results in a dramatic hearing loss over time. With the increasing amount of hearing protection products on the market today, hopefully we'll see a decrease in hearing loss among hunters.

Though there are a number of things to think about, price is often the top concern for people selecting hearing protection devices. If cost is your top concern, make sure you check online, gun shops and even your local department stores. If you are patient you will often find the product you like at a price you like.

Price and next effectiveness may be the order of importance to most hunters. To help with effectiveness hearing protection devices often have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) assigned to them. The NRR rating tells what decibel (dB) intensity the device will shield you from. You can also combine protections such as ear-plugs and ear-muffs to provide greater protection. If you combined devices calculate the NRR rating by adding 5 to the greatest NRR rating of the devices you are using.

The inexpensive option for hearing protection is Ear Plugs. While simple, not all Ear Plugs are produced equivalent. As with any product the higher quality ones will prove to be the best product long term. Choose an ear plug that fits comfortably in your ear. Some of the less expensive ear plugs may cause irritations and very little protection. Size is a nice feature of most earplugs. You can carry them in your pocket or hunting pouch and not give much thought to them.

EAR MUFFS Ear muffs are the next most affordable choice. They range from inexpensive sets to high end electronic ear muffs. Inexpensive ear muffs may offer immediate protection for very little out of pocket, but they may lose their seal as time goes on, leaving you with little or no protection. Electronic ear muffs can be a very good choice, but it may be difficult to choose which is best. Many electronic ear muff manufacturers do not include an NRR rating with their products.

The "newest and greatest" item for hearing protection includes digital technology. There are a small number of models available today but the field is growing. One example of digital protection is the SportEAR. These "digital-ears" help hunters hear the smallest movement of an animal then protect as soon as they perceive any sound louder than a preset decibel. Digital devices provide NRR rating and a maximum output number. You will want to shop to locate one that fits your needs and budget. Most digital ears are small, comfortable and allow you to set the volume. Digital Ear protection may be the most expensive but they provide allot of "bang" (no pun intended) for the buck. Some manufacturers will adjust the frequencies higher or lower at your request. One of the finest options of the new digital hunting protection devices is that they can also be used by anyone with hearing problems, as well. Most of the devices are made to generally fit anyone but custom fitting may be available from the manufacture.

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