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Deer Trust Their Ears

While large, multi-directional ears are formidable tools in a whitetail's bag of tricks, new studies are providing insight into the range, complexity—and limits—of deer hearing.

#SundayGunday: SIG Sauer P220 10mm

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper discusses the SIG Sauer P220, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Otis Technology Ear Shield

Much slimmer than earmuff-style hearing protection, the new Ear Shield from Otis Technology keeps your ears safe while shooting without getting in the way.

Head to Head: .22 Hornet vs. .218 Bee

Both cartridges are easy on the ears and have minimal recoil, yet are effective for any of the smaller species for which they are suited. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Deer Defense Shield: Same Senses, Different Reactions

Researchers can dissect and explain the whitetail’s great eyes, ears and nose, but no amount of data can explain how and why each deer responds so differently to what it sees, hears and smells.

Field Tested: Chief Upland Over/Under Hunting Vest

The whistle rang in my ears as the Vizsla wheeled on cue. No pheasant there. The lack of a bird didn’t dim her spirits, however, as the dog’s excited bounce belied. Onward she ran, down row after row of stiff sorghum stalks in pursuit of her prey.

Browning Announces Sound Shield All-in-One Ear and Eye Protection

After rolling it out for industry insiders at SHOT Show 2016, Browning has officially launched its new Sound Shield shooting glasses, which have an added feature that hunters and shooters should enjoy: Ear plugs stored on a retractable cord in the end of the ear pieces. If you've got your eyes, you've got your ears.

SportEar

A lifetime of shooting and hunting takes its toll on your ears.

Wyoming: Wolves Kill 19 Elk in 'Surplus Killing' Incident

The ecological damage inflicted by wolf packs in the western region of the United States doesn't often reach the ears of hunters and outdoorsman in other portions of the country—it's a battle that's often fought quietly, if at all. News from Wyoming over the weekend, however, broke that trend. State wildlife officials from the Cowboy State announced that a pack of wolves had killed 19 elk near Bondurant, Wyo., in what they're calling a "surplus killing" incident.

Predator Hunting: How to Deal with Multiple Coyotes

One coyote can be hard enough to fool, but add two or more and your chances at clearing the field decrease drastically. Here are some tricks to help you handle multiple coyotes when seconds matter and eyes and ears are everywhere.

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