When I climbed up that stupid trail I messaged you about the other day I was packing my 8 lb pig of a browning BPS pump. 😬 Can't say that it was enjoyable to carry, but it's all I've got.
I've been using some Orvis branded ear plugs that appear to be the same or similar to the Comfort model of those Phonak plugs.
Orvis Adaptive Hearing Protection
They seem to work well enough for me, I haven't tried any electronic protection yet. I can still hear quail scurrying around in the...
"Dad took me out pheasant hunting and all I got was this lousy duck."
Cooked the liver and heart as a prize for the excellent water retrieve by the puppers.