OFFICERS

We are the traditional bowhunting organization set in the beautiful state of Georgia. We are a group of folks that believe the simple arc of a drawn bow is a beautiful thing. That to go to the woods with simple bows and arrows is one of life’s great pleasures. We tend to rate a hunt’s success by the experience far more than the antler score. We believe skill comes from learning, and animals taken with simple equipment and woodsmanship simply mean more.

Will Cochran // President

Hello my name is Will Cochran I am currently serving as President for the TBG . I have been hunting with Traditional equipment for ten years . I am a Life Member of TBG . I believe the hunting with a Trad bow is the purest form of hunting that one can do . I am also a member of the Professional bowhunters Society ,Compton traditional Bowhunters And the North Georgia Traditional Archery Club. When not shooting I work for Georgia metals. I attend and serve at Trinity baptist church. My wife (Elizabeth) and I along with my three kids also run a small cattle operation. I strive to serve thus organization to the best if my abilities.

Seth Holland // Vice President

I'm Seth Holland, your TBG Vice President. I began my time at TBG as Central Zone Rep in 2023. I work full-time as a fireman and make custom arrows with my side gig Broken Shaft Archery. I enjoy hunting with a traditional bow and look forward to seeing you at our group hunts. If you have any questions about traditional archery, specifically help with arrow tuning, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Jace Heard // Southern Zone Rep.

Hello TBG members, I'm Jace Heard and I live in Cairo, Ga. I've been a member of TBG since 2022 but hunting with a traditional bow for several years before that. I've killed both deer and hogs with a traditional bow and have enjoyed attending the Southern Zone group hunts in the past. I look forward to continuing those hunts and helping others gain success through these hunts. I have enjoyed all the friendships I've made in TBG and look forward to helping it grow in the future.

James Wood // Central Zone Rep.

Hello, TBG members! I'm James Wood from Monticello, Ga. I have been hunting with traditional archery equipment since October of 2020. I started bowhunting with a compound when I was 14 years old and switched over to traditional archery for more of a challenge. It has been a blast and I have enjoyed every bit of it - the successes and the heartbreaking failures. I have a particular love for self-bows and wood arrows. I enjoy hunting every big game animal our great state has to offer, from the most remote areas in the Cohutta Wilderness to the coastal swamps and even suburban bowhunting. I look forward to serving as your Central Zone rep where I plan to continue to have the central zone shoot at the Holland's place as well as hosting a fall and spring hunt. It's an honor to give back to an organization that has been a blessing to my life. I also record a lot of my hunts on my YouTube channel GungHoBows.

Tony Smith // Youth Program Coordinator

Hello guys and gals. I've been the TBG youth program coordinator for the last several years and I've been abundantly blessed by the many young kids (and adults) we've had the opportunity to introduce to the joys of traditional archery. I feel it is our responsibility to make sure folks these days don't lose touch with their basic traditional skills and values. Life is all about endeavors that bring us joy and allow us to serve our fellow brothers and sisters. That is our hope and the mission of the TBG youth program.

Joe Coots // Northern Zone Rep

My trad journey began almost 10 years ago when I met Tony Smith at the Rock Ranch and he was running the TBG booth. I shot a few times and really enjoyed it and kept thinking about it every year when I was hunting with my compound bow. Then, in 2020 someone gave a 1969 Ben Pearson Cougar Recurve to my brother, and he knew I wanted to try it out, so he gave it to me. Three years later, I’ve killed 1 deer with traditional equipment and had countless more encounters with misses and disappointments, and a fever to keep getting better.

I say that so everyone knows up front I’m no traditional bowhunting expert. I am a south Georgia transplant to Walton County with a journalism degree from UGA and a passion to
grow this organization. I appreciate everything this organization has done for me and I want others to experience the same thing. I began my tenure as editor in November 2023.

As the TBG editor, I compile the quarterly newsletter and maintain the TBG social media accounts. I enjoy seeing all of your Trad Bow success and look forward to meeting you in the future.

Anthony Finn // Secretary-Treasurer

As a passionate traditional archer and a committed supporter of TBG's values, I began my tenure as the Secretary-Treasurer in September 2025. I am committed to maintaining clear and timely communication with members and eager to contribute to the organization. I look forward to meeting you all at future TBG events.

Drew Hall// Editor

My trad journey began more than 10 years ago when I met Tony Smith at the Rock Ranch and he was running the TBG booth. I shot a few times and really enjoyed it and kept thinking about it every year when I was hunting with my compound bow. Then, in 2020 someone gave a 1969 Ben Pearson Cougar Recurve to my brother, and he knew I wanted to try it out, so he gave it to me. Three years later, I’ve killed 1 deer with traditional equipment and had countless more encounters with misses and disappointments, and a fever to keep getting better.