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jb2012 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:27 pm I’m only 24, but growing up I was “too cool” for earpro, and now my ears ring just about constantly. Now anytime I’m shooting I have at least one type of ear pro, and I really like to double up. The hog problem unfortunately won’t be solved by hunting/trapping. There will eventually have to be a systemic exhaustive plan to eradicate or highly reduce the pests. Like mentioned earlier, one male and female can very quickly turn into thousands.

The pictures posted are definitely true of the damage. Hunting will not eliminate the problem. It is said that a sow has a litter of 6 every few months and 12 survive. We need to develop hog birth control. I always watch the videos where they try to kill the biggest boar. Seems like killing the piglets would be better and better eating. The good news is that it opens up some great hunting opportunity. The bad news is that you need some expensive gear (thermal) and friendly landowners. I need to invite some Yankees down here.

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I took my Governor out with .410 shells and fired one round to get the idea of what it would be like to shoot a rattler. No hearing protection. I was stunned at how loud that was and how long my hearing was diminished. Even now I don't hear the weather radio alarm unless I am close. Age related or firearm related?

I decided that if I met up with a rattler I would throw the Governor at it rather than shoot it.

Hearing damage is cumulative and we all develop loss with age so do your best to protect your ears while you are young. I am not a fan of electronic muffs and I don't believe they provide adequate protection, at least the ones I tried. I flew for many years using good active noise reduction headsets but they really don't make anything like that for shooting.