Jake Smith

Jake Smith is the editor of several national, award-winning bimonthly magazines. He has also written several outdoor and dog-training books and published more than 150 articles in national outdoor magazines. A former assistant high school bseball coach and two-time All-State high school shortstop, Jake now spends his time on the field coaching his kids' youth baseball teams.

Jake holds both BS and MS degrees in wildlife sciences and management, and lives in Traverse City, Michigan, with his wife, Vickie, their three children, and their Labrador retriever.