M.R. James comment on trophies

[bow4elk]

bow4elk, I guess I hit a nerve on you! Just threw what I saw up for comment! Wasn't trying to ruin your day. And, I have met him before (was with Mr. St. Charles) and also I have much admiration for him. I guess it's like when they interview several people at an accident and they get several different views. That's what makes us individuals. Have a nice day! 

What hit a nerve with me is that quoted M.R. as saying:

"He says if you don't have an animal properly scored, pay the listing fee and have it entered into Pope and Young you can't call it a TROPHY, "PLAIN AND SIMPLE" !"

I know for certain without having seen the show that he did not say that, nor does he feel this way.  You took it out of context with an obvious spin.  I have no issue with challenging opinions but if you notice others were quick to pile on about in a negative tone, having taken what you wrote at face value.  Not productive, and it only serves to bash someone who has spent a lifetime promoting hunting.  M.R James is a friend of mine and I didn't appreciate the mis-representation of his character.

You can share your opinions here about issues within the hunting industry or otherwise.  If you name names, then be sure you present it in the appropriate context.  I think that's fair.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I have met Mr. MR myself (own an autographed arrow) and will have to side with the other that have personally met him, in a lot of situations people get "quoted" out of context.
I did not see the show, but when swapping stories with him (and Mr.StCharles also) he was just as happy to hear my stories of does, spikes and little bucks, as he was to share stories of mature animals.