The guys that say that don't use hearing protection while hunting are the same guys that say WHAT when you ask them a question. I would not hunt without my PRO EARS electronic ear muffs. They keep my ears warm, can hear deer walking in the woods, can havea conversations with them on, and protects from hearing damage. Don't buy the $100.00 Pro-Hunter brand as I have had two of them break within two days from purchase. The PRO EARS have a 5 year warranty.

My dad suffered permanent hearing damage from shooting a .38 caliber revolver in a valley about 25 years ago.