Village Press

New Release! The Lost Branch Sportsman's Club - Jake Smith, Jon Osborn, Chris Smith, and Greg Frey - returns with more hunting, fishing and outdoor stories, where chasing game and fish becomes more of a search for those moments that make us who we are and teach us how to escape from the expansion of a wild-less world.

Soft Cover. 150 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.

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

112 Pages, Hardbound

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.

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.

A smaller version of an old favorite. Heartwarming text and more than 200 photos depict Labs at home, at play and in the field. Signed by the author.

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.

A warm and colorful tribute to what many consider the most beautiful dog breed in the world: the setter. English, Irish, Gordon - these elegant animals serve as our gentle friends, compassionate confidants, and sporting companions while posing as either clowns or aloof aristocrats. Just Setters is not only an intimate portrayal and illustrated proof of their engaging personalities and gorgeous appearance, but also of their rightful place in our lives and hearts.

Hardbound. 144 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A collection of the most successful training techniques used by some of the best professional hunting-retriever trainers in the country. These methods are not only used for competition, but also for hunting, and offer fundamental advice.

Softbound. 233 pages.