It a personal decision and if Jeff feels comfortable doing it, I would say go for it. Since he stated he has a working relationship as well this would have some bearing on my decision as well.

People will voice their opinions freely but that is what it should be an opinion- if you have different views that is fine but I don't agree with someone trying to turn their opinion into a judgement

There are no rights and wrongs everyone gains a degree of satisfaction from the way they hunt -

I for one will support Jeff with either decision he makes, because he is a fellow sportsman and we need to stick together