It’s a route answer which he has given before many, many times. Previously, he would state that he hunted “infrequently” during the course of his life. He just muffed it and dropped that one word “infrequently”.
Oh, it couldn’t be because he wants to give the impression that he is pro-gun? It couldn’t be possible that his statement was part of a political calculation? nowandlater, we’re talking politics here. The man is trying to play the Great Game, and he’s starting to flounder.
My advice to him would be to put aside all the games and just tell the truth. I would have more respect for him if he just came forward with his true views.