Keith Mark & Shawn Michaels on WildEar

Mark:            You know what I really like about this WildEars, Shawn is like when we’re rifle hunt and sometimes it just doesn’t happen quick so you know when we’re working on way up to the game, we can talk and talk and talk and map out strategy but when you get to the moment of [...]

In Ear Amplifiers for Sportsmen

If you’re interested in watching a pretty entertaining infomercial, do a quick Google search for Sonic Ears.  The infomercial that turns up is one where a middle aged man is sitting at a table laughing at a conversation happening across the room.  While the infomercial may be a little hokey, the device they are trying [...]

Deciding on the Right Kind of Hearing Protection

Hearing protection for an outdoorsman is one of the many tools that will keep you fit and health throughout your hunting career.  After wandering through my local sporting goods store, I noticed that outdoorsmen have many choices for hearing protection.  But, with so many choices, what factors should you think of when selecting safe hearing [...]

Protection Keeps Hunting A Safe Activity

A recent study conducted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation analyzed data regarding sports participation and injuries.  The data from the study concluded that of the 29 activities analyzed, hunting with a firearm ranked the third safest activity a person could participate in.  This is ahead of the traditional American past times like baseball, football, [...]

Sound Protection and Your Ears

Ouch!  That’s loud!  These three words usually pop out of someone’s mouth after hearing a noise that is too noisy.  You may be wishing you had some type of sound protection to guard against the sound of a firearm offloading a round, or even the sound of a flock of overzealous pheasants.   But what happens [...]

Staying Safe During the Winter Hunting Season

With the winter outdoors season knocking on the door, changes in your routine are bound to happen.  Whether you are planning on staying local in the Minnesota area or hitting the road for an outdoor excursion, safety now becomes more than just hearing protection and safety clothing.  Here are five tips for staying safe during [...]

A Hunters Senses and Protecting Them

As a sportsman using your five senses is an integral part of being out in the field.  It doesn’t matter if you are out in the forests of Minnesota or Saskatchewan, a hunters ears, eyes, hands, mouth, and nose help to create a well-rounded day. Imagine being out in a Minnesota State Park, hearing, seeing, [...]

Protecting Your Ears From Noise

The skill of learning to protect your ears from noise is something you will want to acquire before it’s too late.  Since hearing loss is something that can’t be cured, taking the necessary steps to protect your ears is vital.  Protecting your ears can be done in an assortment of ways.  Depending on what types [...]

How to Still Hear while Wearing Ear Protection when Shooting

Ear Protection for Shooting and Hearing Boosters Some in ear hearing protection devices are specifically designed for the unique requirements of hunters. Hunters often rely on their hearing for a successful day in the field. For many, the secret to their success is their ability to quietly listen to their target long before they see [...]

Ear Protection and Tinnitus

Have you ever heard a noise only to realize that there was no actual source of that noise?  Sometimes it comes through as a high pitched buzzing sound or maybe a low frequency muffled tone.  As a sportsman using proper ear protection can help combat a condition called tinnitus.  Tinnitus is a condition in which [...]