Unfortunately when I ruff grouse hunt, I run across these yahoos. I get what you are saying, it’s still my opinion and I stand by it.
Well, let me ask - do you hunt with a ‘bird gun” or a common pump or semi? If you carry an Elsie or a Fox or a B27 in 28 ga rather than a common 870/1300, then you may be a bit elitist to most folks you run into....
But, hey, those yahoos won’t care what you carry, but rather that you enjoy your hunt...
Hunting Ruffed Grouse, you likely follow a dog of either flushing or pointing variety- why would your dog be any better/fairer than their dog? Do you wear Filson tin cloth?
:>)