Yeah, some of the hunters I know are also the most active and knowledgeable conservationists/naturalists. But I've also watched hunters shoot migrating shorebirds during goose season, been threatened by them while bird watching, and heard plenty of similar stories from others. Someone killed a Razorbill last winter, a species that we don't even normally get in VT and was a rare treat for the birding community :(

My ex's father was a hunter, and that was the best venison I've ever had. I'd never fault a hunter for filling their fridge, as long as they aren't filling it with eagle :P