Thoughts on taking infant hunting afield
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it never ceases to amaze and disturb me seeing human beings posting thier lives on social media for "likes"
I mean really.... who fuggen cares if some facebook junky takes his 5 day old kid hunting..... how ridiculous is the need for likes and social media attention?
To me it's completely irresponsible but perhaps for some who live remote lifestyles raising kids..... it's just part of life.
For the rest of us who don't live remote offgrid lifestyles..... I would just have to ask why? If it's all about getting social media responses.... that disturbs me somewhat. So much can go wrong with a fragile infant along on a hunt but I guess stupid people are gonna do stupid things LOL
I mean really.... who fuggen cares if some facebook junky takes his 5 day old kid hunting..... how ridiculous is the need for likes and social media attention?
To me it's completely irresponsible but perhaps for some who live remote lifestyles raising kids..... it's just part of life.
For the rest of us who don't live remote offgrid lifestyles..... I would just have to ask why? If it's all about getting social media responses.... that disturbs me somewhat. So much can go wrong with a fragile infant along on a hunt but I guess stupid people are gonna do stupid things LOL
Common sense should prevail.
How close is a proper washing facility for diaper changes in the forest, and for disposing of diapers and wipes?
Does the baby pose an interesting snack for bear/coyotes in the area?
Heading protection?
Climate during hunting season, and exposing a baby to it?
I’m not knocking it if they got a way of navigating these things. I just don’t think I would be able to satisfy these concerns.
How close is a proper washing facility for diaper changes in the forest, and for disposing of diapers and wipes?
Does the baby pose an interesting snack for bear/coyotes in the area?
Heading protection?
Climate during hunting season, and exposing a baby to it?
I’m not knocking it if they got a way of navigating these things. I just don’t think I would be able to satisfy these concerns.
Whoring out wildlife to make a buck, all the while making it harder for those who truly enjoy wild things to continue doing so. Bringing in new hunters who are in it for the wrong reasons, leading to crowding, lower draw odds, etc.
One thing's for sure, influencers certainly haven't made hunting better for me.
More like a couple of wannabe influencers trying to get more followers.
This kind of person was called drama whores twenty years ago but in 2025 they are folk heroes.
Whatever they are, it's a very sad exanple of parenting and the CAS should have a look at it.
That kid will be sitting around the fire one day talking about how he's been getting out in the field since the day he was 5! 
Posting it online is bound to draw a reaction.
It reminds me of a day I was skating the Seylnn Skate park around 1990 in North Van.... I was 20 and some OG skaters showed up in a hearse and one of the dudes, maybe 30 something, was there with his old lady and a fresh looking baby swaddled up in a blanket . He wasn't a 5 day older but I doubt he was 6 months.... anyways buddy is shredding the park and decides it's time to give junior a ride, proceeds to work the upper tub area nicely with some classic old school slashing layback moves and his kid in his arms, smiling ear to ear...
Posting it online is bound to draw a reaction.
It reminds me of a day I was skating the Seylnn Skate park around 1990 in North Van.... I was 20 and some OG skaters showed up in a hearse and one of the dudes, maybe 30 something, was there with his old lady and a fresh looking baby swaddled up in a blanket . He wasn't a 5 day older but I doubt he was 6 months.... anyways buddy is shredding the park and decides it's time to give junior a ride, proceeds to work the upper tub area nicely with some classic old school slashing layback moves and his kid in his arms, smiling ear to ear...
desert spider
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Without knowing the caliber, let's take a 308 as an example to see what would happen to the 5 day old child..
A .308 rifle shot is extremely loud, typically producing a sound level of around 165-170 decibels (dB) at the muzzle. For comparison, human pain threshold for noise is around 120-130 dB, and sounds above 140 dB can cause immediate and permanent hearing damage. Newborn babies have particularly sensitive hearing, as their auditory systems are still developing, making them even more vulnerable to loud noises.
If a newborn were close to a .308 rifle when it was fired—say, within a few feet—the intense sound pressure would almost certainly cause severe and immediate damage to their hearing. This could include:
In short, a .308 rifle shot near a newborn would likely cause immediate, severe, and permanent hearing damage, potentially leaving them deaf. This is why firearms should never be discharged anywhere near unprotected ears, especially those of infants.
A .308 rifle shot is extremely loud, typically producing a sound level of around 165-170 decibels (dB) at the muzzle. For comparison, human pain threshold for noise is around 120-130 dB, and sounds above 140 dB can cause immediate and permanent hearing damage. Newborn babies have particularly sensitive hearing, as their auditory systems are still developing, making them even more vulnerable to loud noises.
If a newborn were close to a .308 rifle when it was fired—say, within a few feet—the intense sound pressure would almost certainly cause severe and immediate damage to their hearing. This could include:
- Ruptured Eardrums: The sudden pressure wave could tear the delicate eardrum, leading to pain, bleeding, and hearing loss.
- Permanent Hearing Loss: The cochlea, the inner ear structure responsible for converting sound into nerve signals, could be irreversibly damaged by the blast, resulting in partial or complete deafness.
- Tinnitus: A persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears could develop, though this might be harder to detect in a newborn.
- Long-term Developmental Impact: Since hearing is critical for language development in infants, such damage could lead to delays in speech and cognitive growth.
In short, a .308 rifle shot near a newborn would likely cause immediate, severe, and permanent hearing damage, potentially leaving them deaf. This is why firearms should never be discharged anywhere near unprotected ears, especially those of infants.
I wouldn't take dogs or infants to the range, but clearly there are hunting dogs that go into the field sans hearing protection.... not to compare that to an infant on a social media post.
It's interesting though as dessert spider points out that gun shots are loud enough to cause permanent damage but people exposed to ear damaging levels of noise whether it's industry, war or music suffer the consequences differently.
I've never heard talk of it, but does anyone know if it's common for bird dogs to lose their hearing after being exposed to years of shotgun blasts with no ear protection?
It's interesting though as dessert spider points out that gun shots are loud enough to cause permanent damage but people exposed to ear damaging levels of noise whether it's industry, war or music suffer the consequences differently.
I've never heard talk of it, but does anyone know if it's common for bird dogs to lose their hearing after being exposed to years of shotgun blasts with no ear protection?
JohnnyCarlsson
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Not very bright…..
