Village Press

New Release! From one of America's foremost wingshooting authorities, Going There shows you the ins and outs of planning a wingshooting trip to the destination you've perhaps only dreamed of. This book talks about trips to the grouse and woodcock North Country, pheasant lodges on the prairie, quail plantations in the South, the fabled dove, duck and perdiz shooting in South America, the driven pheasants of the U.K...In short, this book will be your guide for the trip of a lifetime..

Softcover. 180 pages.

New Release! When it comes to actually shooting ducks and geese over water, the action is on the small places, inland lakes, ponds, potholes, floodings, creeks, and backwaters. Day in and day out, that's where the ducks are, and that's where Smith takes you. He lays out the different techniques, decoys, calling, gear, weather, dog skills, bird species, and expectations for these quiet and intimate spots. And in a sport where more is often viewed as better, Smith weaves personal hunting stories throughout, emphasizing the important role ethics play for the modern-day waterfowler, and how a full bag limit isn't the end goal but rather icing on the cake.

Softcover. 212 pages.

Channel your hunting dog's ambition with time-tested methods to develop a reliable retriever. Your dog will learn to obey commands on- and off-leash; bring birds to hand; remain steady to shot; quarter and flush upland game; find downed birds; and take hand signals. Learn from the best!

Softbound. 255 pages

How to make an obedient and enthusiastic gun dog in daily 10-minute training sessions. The 10-Minute Retriever reflects the authors' belief that daily ten-minute training sessions best suit a retriever's attention span and lead to rapid learning. This book is easy to use for the absolute beginner and yet deeply informative for the serious student of retriever training.

Softbound. 256 pages.

This playful little book is full of side-splitting inner monolugues about a Lab's favorite things, the people they meet and the places they go.

92 Pages, Hardbound

Here is a whimsical look at the many roles the Lab can fill.

112 Pages, Hardbound

Learn the training methods of our friends overseas, where sound hunting skills are the number one goal.

Spiralbound. 208 pages.

All the advice and information you could ever need on the sport from a duck hunter you can trust from, Retriever Journal Editor Steve Smith.

Second Edition. 130 Pages. Softcover.

The world of puppies is explored in these pages as never before with over 150 color photographs of rough-and-tumble pups in action and the engaging text of Steve Smith.

Hardbound. 120 pages.

HALF PINT EDITION

A new twist on an old favorite. Heartwarming text and photos complete this pint-sized tribute to puppies.

Hardbound. 96 pages.

Two hundred colorful photographs of retrievers at work and play. In the tradition of Just Labs and Just Goldens.

Hardbound. 146 pages.

New Release! An anthology of hunting, fishing, and outdoor stories from four authors who have been there. The members of the Lost Branch Sportsman's Club share their stories of days in the woods and on the water of (mostly) Michigan chasing big game, small game, trout, panfish, or simply being outdoors, where success doesn't come through bag limits and competition, but by being present. Authors include PDJ/RJ editor Jake Smith, and frequent contributors Jon Osborn, Chris Smith, and Greg Frey.

Soft Cover. 120 pages.

The Dahl's provide valuable guidance on training dogs to go straight, developing marking and hunting ability, using pressure effectively, and promoting stylish retrieves through clear lessons and judicious use of force.

Softbound. 240 pages.

The Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Raising a gentleman's gundog for home and field. This is a fully illustrated book with photographs and diagrams.

Hardcover. 256 pages. 200 color photographs. 8 1/2 x 11.

Take your retriever to the next level with these advanced methods. Condensing Tom's 40-plus years of dog training into a concise, easy-to-follow guide, your'll unlock your dog's potential, teaching him to honor, nail multiple marked retrieves, handle blind retrieves over land and water, and much more.

Softbound. 254 pages.