Well, why not honour the bloke? He's raised the profile of our preferred activity/profession, introduced a number of us to it as well as raised interest in the British wildlife and countryside. It's easy to then point the finger and say that he has 'done alright' out of it or pick holes in some of his stances, approaches or even techniques but, ultimately, he has given bushcraft a public face and a more instant recognition and acceptance from a broad community. It's then up to the individual to decide whether that merits recognition by the royal family.
Try saying "Mears" and "MBE" without going "Mmmmmm...."!