A. Smith

Purple Heart Recipient
Hunting

2024

Military Branch: US Army

Event Name: SD Rocky Point Recreation Area Antelope Hunt

Thank you! This event was an opportunity of a lifetime. Every day I had to ask if this was real life. I had to pinch myself because I could not believe it wasn’t a dream. I shot an antelope with a bow, caught walleye and bass before sunrise and shot our limit of grouse, all in three days. It was epic! All of those precious memories were only possible because of the selfless, professional and caring community of volunteers. Brad, Parker, Crystal, Jeremy and Jay, along with all the landowners and meal preppers made this one of the most fulfilling four days of my life. These trips are the best therapy in the world, and I’m forever in debt to WWIA. Someday, someway, I will figure out how to pay it back. Best regards.