I’ve been wearing Walker game ears for years. I wore them bow hunting, turkey hunting, squirrel hunting and bird watching. I started with one in my left ear ( my bad ear from to much shooting without hearing protection). Couldn’t tell directions. Got the second for my right ear. Game changer. Sometimes I have to turn my head around a little to really key in on a sound. But they work.I’m glad things are starting to come together for you. It’s difficult not being able to hear like one should. It’s not fun. I tried a pair of those tactical ears when I was elk hunting out west. I found the same thing, trying to pinpoint a sound wasn’t easy. However, that was years ago so I have been considering trying another type for squirrel hunting. It will not be another pair from Tactical company, considering one side on the pair I had stopped working and the company would not support me in any way.
What state do you reside in?
Most likely the reason for squirrels not minding your presence as much whilst you deer hunt has to do with the nut crop situation at that time.
Last year I got hearing aids. I only wear them hunting if using a 22. The game ears shut off when you shoot protecting your ears.
Obviously the hearing aids are set up for my hearing deficiencies and work better than the game ears but I can’t shoot a muzzleloader with them in.