Great story , beautiful animal & equipment Mike !
Congratulations !:clapper:
On the first part of the story....Some folks make a living out of jacking people around....The motivation-reasoning for it ?
Attention mostly imho....
We are all different in our beliefs in many ways.....lack of respect for others is the root of most of these "issues ".....If something isn't your cup of tea...simply staying out of the conversation will be best . ((law breaker/breaking conversations being an exception to the rule for me ))
I've also been a hunter-trapper-fishermen all my life , that doesn't mean my beliefs/thoughts align with everyone that considers themselves a hunter;)
Best to be true to ones self and deal with the asses of life as they expose themselves.....as they try to impose their thoughts/beliefs upon you. In a word Respect...in another...mutual......
Best your way my friend & Congratulations !