B. Belgarde

Purple Heart Recipient
Hunting

2026

Military Branch: USMC

Event Name: 2026 SD Archery Mule Deer

I will be forever grateful to the most patient and caring hosts, guides, and every one of the landowners that made this the most amazing experience of a lifetime. The incredible guides we had on this hunt will be friends for life. Hunting Mule deer is an entirely different way to hunt than I have ever done. It has been a very long time for me to be that excited when I watched my 10-point finally drop. Drew, Brad, Finn and everyone else are amazing and this would not be possible without their very hard work. This by far is the very best WWIA event I have had! Forever grateful.

B. Belgarde, USMC, Purple Heart recipient