What's discouraging ?
I bought mine mainly to protect my hearing...but I also fell into the ruse that they would be great for hunting.
I use mine at the range but find amplified background noises effect my concentration so I'm using them less and less. I still use them and dove/quail hunting.
One thing I've noticed in trying to use them turkey hunting...It's hard to use game calls with them....since they amplify it's hard to tell how loud you're calling. Most days it too windy to use them deer hunting.
After using them on and off for a few years I've found that most days I can actually hear better in the woods without them.
