Text & Photos by Bailey Smolarek and Ben Siebers  While most of the United States associates turkey with fall and Thanksgiving, to hunters spring and turkey go hand in hand. Watching the woods come to life on a spring morning is and hearing the gobble of a tom cut through the cool morning air signals both a new season of hunting and unforgettable experiences.  Turkeys are native to North America and were likely first domesticated by the Olmecs in south-central Mexico almost 3,000 years ago. ...

Text and Photos by Bailey Smolarek and Ben Siebers Winter can be tough, especially in the North and especially this year. The days are short and cold, and the sun is low and distant. But there is a unique beauty to Earth’s quiet hibernation that can be enjoyed in all of its glory on a frozen lake. Unlike warm weather fishing when it’s easy to change location, identify natural weed edges and maneuver casts, ice fishing (aka hard water season) can feel much more like a shot in the dark. It ...