MATT SMITH                         
                         TEXAS

   I started hunting at a young age, both deer and birds. About 10 years ago I was introduced to bowhunting by a friend. Within 2 days of getting my first bow, I shot a wild hog and was hooked. I had shot several deer with a rifle, but nothing compared to getting in close and taking an animal with a bow. Bowhunting and archery in general is now a passion I live and sleep for. I've spent the last 10 years learning everything I can about bows and bowhunting. The most important thing I've learned in that time is that I'll never know all there is to know about archery. If I'm not working, hunting, or shooting my bow, I'm tuning bows or building arrows for friends. I've been to Africa once and can truely say it's a bowhunters paradise and I have plans on returning soon. I started shooting 3D late in 06' and have set high goals for myself for the 07' season. I would like to extend a huge Thank You to our troops for keeping America free and allowing us to do the things we love so much.