I'm not anti AR, in fact own several of them for playing around and plinking, just don't consider them a good selection for a hunting weapon.

Like it or not a certain segment of society views them negatively. Kind of like the dudes that pull up in their camo jacked up 4wd truck, all decked out in camo and face paint, trying to get hunting permission from good old mister conservative farmer. It portrays an image that isn't the best for hunters and sportsmen.