Country singer Chris Janson, known for the hit “Buy Me a Boat,” isn’t worried about the online criticism that follows his hunting photos. In a recent interview with OutKick OutDoors, Janson explained that he limits his internet use, focuses on family, and lets his wife and team handle his social‑media presence.

Staying Out of the Comment Section

“I don’t watch much internet. I don’t watch much TV,” Janson said. “I hunt and fish and raise kids and love my wife.” He added that the best way to avoid the negativity is simply to stay off the platforms where the backlash gathers.

Why He Hunts

Janson emphasized that hunting is more than a hobby. “Who doesn’t love a big rack on a great big elk or a big whitetail? And who doesn’t love holding up a big fish in a picture?” he said, before noting that he is also a conservationist. He explained that at least half of the meat he harvests each year goes to other people’s dinner tables, helping feed families in need.

Hunting Funds Conservation

Regulated hunting, Janson pointed out, generates essential revenue for wildlife management. License fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment fund habitat restoration, research and conservation programs across the United States.

Local Partnerships and Charitable Work

Since 2019, Janson has partnered with Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris on a signature conservation hat. Proceeds benefit three Tennessee nonprofits: Tennessee Hunters for the Hungry, Tennessee Riverkeeper and the Harpeth Conservancy. Through the Hunters for the Hungry program, harvested deer are donated to processors who turn the venison into meals for food banks.

Janson also works with Crav’n Flavor to recognize hometown heroes with grocery assistance, and with seed company Pioneer on the “Hats Off to Farmers” initiative, which raises money for Rural Minds, a nonprofit that provides mental‑health resources to farmers and rural communities.

Connection to the Harpeth River

Living near the Harpeth River, Janson feels a deep personal tie to the waterway. “I have a very close connection with it,” he said, noting the river’s Native American history and its status as prime hunting grounds.

Responding to Critics

When asked about the anti‑hunting backlash that other country stars have faced, Janson said he simply encourages skeptics to try hunting or fishing for themselves. “If you haven’t, you can’t knock it,” he said. “The hunting thing may not be your thing, and I understand that. But the fishing thing, you can throw a fish back, and there’s nothing like catching a great big fish or even a small fish. It’s fun.”

Janson’s message is clear: responsible hunting supports families, funds conservation and strengthens rural communities. By keeping his focus on faith, family and the Constitution‑upheld right to enjoy the outdoors, he hopes more people will see the broader benefits of the sport.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.