In an era where smartphones are weapons powerful enough to ruin one’s life physically or emotionally, hunters are no exception to being hunted. From the methods they practice, the camo patterns they wear, the gear they use or the way they portray success, hunters are being attacked and publicly shamed in every angle they are exposed to.   Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast, Patrick will express his outrage on how people shame hunters and fishers on social media. He will also voice out his sentiment on how freedom of speech is being abused especially in the world of outdoor hunting and fishing. Deeply-rooted from a family of hunters, Patrick knows the ropes of the outdoors and strongly calls that outdoor culture shaming should never be normalized - it has to STOP.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote   “America is supposed to be freedom of speech and respecting other people's views. You can't scream fire in a full theater. Stop shaming people. If they're not hurting you, if you don't know true facts and numbers, you have zero credibility. If you're criticizing somebody for they were out there and they were part of the sport, shame on you!”                                                                                       - Patrick Mudge   In This Episode 4:18 - How social media bring about outdoor shaming   9:23 - Patrick's response to people who give shaming comments to hunters   12:58 - The cost of hunting relative to expenses in lease, licenses, ammunitions, and camos   16:42 - Patrick's bold statement to anybody shaming others in social media   23:28 - The hypocrisy around the denunciation of bow fishing   28:10 - Matt's insights about how camo should work in hunting   31:25 - Understanding the variables behind the price difference of camos 40:28 - Patrick's message about how freedom of speech is being abused   48:07 - Matt and Will's hunting excursion at the Reelfoot Lake   Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Page Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/backtothelodge/ Visit our Website https://backtothelodge.com/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/backtothelodge