Country music singer responds to bear hunt criticism: ‘Do you want to go eat at Chick-fil-A?’
He took part in a 10-day hunting trip in Alaska.
Liam Carter 
Country music star and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Cody Johnson is pushing back against the backlash he faced after sharing photos of a recent grizzly bear hunt. The singer completed a 10-day hunting excursion in Alaska last month, drawing criticism from some online observers.
Defending the Hunt
In a recent interview with American Country Countdown host Ryan Fox, Johnson noted that while the social media reaction was harsh, the response from those on the ground in Alaska was entirely different. He explained that residents praised the hunt, noting that unchecked grizzly bear populations can rapidly become problematic for local ecosystems.
Conservation and Perspective
Johnson stressed that his outing was more than just a trophy hunt. According to the singer, the expedition served as a meat-harvesting trip and functioned under a conservationist effort tag. He remains steadfast in his pride regarding the experience, despite the public debate surrounding his actions.
Addressing the irony of the criticism, Johnson questioned the disconnect he perceived in his detractors, stating, “I just think that it’s awful ironic that people would say, ‘How dare you kill this poor bear, but do you want to go eat at Chick-fil-A?’” You can read more about this story at 205focus.com.
