Saturday, June 6, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Drift Creek Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Trip Through Oregon's Old-Growth Coast Range

Drift Creek Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Trip Through Oregon's Old-Growth Coast Range

The Drift Creek Wilderness in Lincoln County protects one of the largest remaining stands of old-growth temperate rainforest on Oregon's Coast Range. Here's everything you need for a weekend trip.

By HFR Staff  ·  June 6, 2026
Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
Reloading

Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

The .300 PRC is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges available today. Here's a practical guide to reloading it for field accuracy and terminal performance.

June 6, 2026
Oregon Mountain Goat Hunting: Trophy Permits, High-Country Units, and What It Takes to Find a Billy
Hunting

Oregon Mountain Goat Hunting: Trophy Permits, High-Country Units, and What It Takes to Find a Billy

Oregon mountain goat tags are among the rarest draws in the state. Here's what you need to know about units, season timing, and how to hunt these high-country animals effectively.

June 6, 2026
Summer Smallmouth Bass on the Owyhee River: Kayak and Wade Fishing Oregon's Canyon Country
Fishing

Summer Smallmouth Bass on the Owyhee River: Kayak and Wade Fishing Oregon's Canyon Country

The Owyhee River canyon in southeastern Oregon is one of the most underrated smallmouth bass fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to fish it in summer.

June 6, 2026
Home Defense Shotgun: Patterning, Load Selection, and Technique for the 12-Gauge Defender
Shooting

Home Defense Shotgun: Patterning, Load Selection, and Technique for the 12-Gauge Defender

The 12-gauge shotgun remains one of America's top home defense tools. Here's how to pattern your gun, choose the right load, and build the manual of arms into reliable muscle memory.

June 5, 2026
Tree Saddle Hunting for Bowhunters: A Lightweight Alternative to Traditional Treestands
Archery

Tree Saddle Hunting for Bowhunters: A Lightweight Alternative to Traditional Treestands

Tree saddles are revolutionizing how bowhunters access the vertical world. Lightweight, versatile, and deadly quiet — here's everything you need to get started with saddle hunting before the season opens.

June 5, 2026
North Fork John Day Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Northeast Oregon's Remote Gold Country
Backpacking

North Fork John Day Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Northeast Oregon's Remote Gold Country

The North Fork John Day Wilderness in Oregon's Blue Mountains offers solitude, pristine trout streams, and gold rush history. Here's a complete 3-day backpacking route guide for this undervisited gem.

June 5, 2026
Reloading the .300 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Elk and Western Big Game
Reloading

Reloading the .300 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Elk and Western Big Game

The .300 Winchester Short Magnum packs magnum-level performance into a short-action platform. Here's how to reload it for elk, mule deer, and open-country hunting with component selection, load data, and field notes.

June 5, 2026
Oregon Nearshore Rockfish and Lingcod: A Boater's Guide to Summer Bottom Fishing the Pacific Coast
Fishing

Oregon Nearshore Rockfish and Lingcod: A Boater's Guide to Summer Bottom Fishing the Pacific Coast

Oregon's nearshore rockfish and lingcod season opens June 1st, offering some of the Pacific Coast's most productive bottom fishing. Here's everything you need to know about gear, location, and regulations for a successful summer trip.

June 5, 2026
Gearhart Mountain Wilderness: A Summer Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon's Forgotten High Country
Backpacking

Gearhart Mountain Wilderness: A Summer Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon's Forgotten High Country

Gearhart Mountain Wilderness in Southern Oregon's Fremont National Forest is one of the state's least-visited designated wilderness areas — and one of its most rewarding summer destinations.

June 4, 2026