Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness: Backpacking Northeast Oregon's Most Remote High Country
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness straddles the Oregon-Washington border in the Blue Mountains and sees a fraction of the foot traffic of the Eagle Cap or Wallowas. If you want solitude, elk country, and high meadows that feel genuinely remote, this is your place.
Summer 3D Archery: How to Use the Pacific Northwest Circuit to Prepare for Hunting Season
The Pacific Northwest 3D archery circuit runs all summer, and it’s the most underused training tool in a bowhunter’s arsenal. Here’s how to treat the circuit like a hunting simulator instead of just a weekend hobby.
Reloading the .338 Federal: Big-Game Performance in a Short-Action Package
The .338 Federal delivers .338-caliber terminal performance in a short-action rifle that weighs less and cycles faster than its magnum cousins. If you’re hunting elk in Oregon’s timber, it deserves a hard look — and it reloads beautifully.
Grande Ronde River Smallmouth Bass: Summer Wade and Float Fishing in Northeast Oregon's Canyon
The Grande Ronde River cuts through some of the most dramatic canyon country in Northeast Oregon, and every summer it comes alive with aggressive smallmouth bass. Here's how to chase them on foot and by boat.
Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon's Forgotten High Country
The Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness sits between two of Oregon's most famous river drainages but sees a fraction of the traffic. Here is a complete 3-day loop through meadows, volcanic lakes, and old-growth forest in one of the state's most underrated wilderness areas.
Reloading the .40 S&W: Competition Loads for USPSA and Practical Defense Rounds
The .40 S&W remains one of the most reloadable handgun cartridges out there — high-volume competitors love it, and the defensive potential is real. Here is a practical guide to components, load data, and building both competition and duty-weight loads.
Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator
Bobcats are more common in Oregon than most hunters realize — and they are open to pursuit year-round in many parts of the state. Here is everything you need to know to get started calling, locating, and tagging Oregon's most underrated predator.
Summer Yellow Perch Fishing in Eastern Oregon: The Overlooked Panfish That Delivers
Yellow perch are thriving in Eastern Oregon reservoirs and slow-moving rivers — and most anglers drive right past them. Here is where to find them, how to target them, and why they deserve a spot in your summer fishing rotation.
Hang-On Treestands for Pacific Northwest Bowhunters: Selection, Hang Height, and Safety That Keeps You Hunting
Tree saddles get all the press right now, but hang-on stands remain the most practical elevated platform for most Pacific Northwest bowhunters. Here's how to select the right stand, hang it correctly in Douglas fir and alder country, and stay safe doing it.
Reloading the .35 Whelen: Oregon's Underrated Heavy-Timber Elk Cartridge
The .35 Whelen has been quietly handling elk, moose, and bear for nearly a century. It fits in a standard long-action receiver, drives 250-grain bullets at honest velocity, and hits like a freight train in the thick timber where Oregon elk actually live. Here's how to load it right.