The significant increase in the number of turkey hunters demonstrates the popularity and growth of the sport over time.

“These days in Mississippi, you can throw a rock and hit three turkey hunters. It's a different time.”

He argues that hunters should reject a scarcity mindset and instead focus on expanding access and growing a community that works toward abundant wildlife populations.

“I completely reject and decline to even entertain the ideas of that scarcity mindset that we just got to fight harder, we got to figure out how to exclude somebody else. No. There are other things that have created crowding.”

High participation in turkey hunting is a positive development because it fosters public support for the conservation of the species.

“As long as you've got people interested in something like turkey hunting, they going to support it and do what it takes to make sure that it's there.”

Hunting should be viewed as a shared experience where hunters support each other rather than shaming or judging others for their specific harvest.

“Our mission is to put an end to deer and buck shaming and make it okay to hunt, how you hunt, and for whatever you hunt for. It's not about the most miles hiked, the biggest buck, or the latest gear.”

Recoil sensitivity is the most important factor for young shooters.

“I I think for a young shooter, >> I think recoil sensitivity is paramount.”

New shooters should be trained to handle recoil rather than choosing light-recoiling firearms.

“I think you should train your kids up on recoil. >> Otherwise, they're going to be afraid of it their entire lives.”

Young shooters should prioritize comfort when choosing a firearm over a specific caliber.

“I think bullet bullet matters more than head stamp or caliber. And I think you just got to get something that you're comfortable shooting.”