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Getting Started in PRS: A Practical Guide to Precision Rifle Competition

Getting Started in PRS: A Practical Guide to Precision Rifle Competition

Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competition has exploded in popularity, and for good reason — it's the most challenging and skill-building shooting sport available to the everyday rifleman. Here's how to get started without spending a fortune.

By HFR Staff  ·  May 14, 2026
Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: A 4-Day Backpacking Route Through Oregon's Volcanic Heart
Backpacking

Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: A 4-Day Backpacking Route Through Oregon's Volcanic Heart

The Three Sisters Wilderness in Oregon's Cascade Range holds some of the most spectacular alpine terrain in the Pacific Northwest. This 4-day loop takes you past glacial lakes, volcanic moonscapes, and all three Sisters peaks.

May 14, 2026
Reloading the .243 Winchester: Dual-Purpose Loads for Varmints and Deer
Reloading

Reloading the .243 Winchester: Dual-Purpose Loads for Varmints and Deer

The .243 Winchester is one of the most versatile cartridges ever designed — capable of smoking prairie dogs at 400 yards and taking deer cleanly at 300. Here's how to handload it for both jobs.

May 14, 2026
Pronghorn Antelope Hunting in Oregon: Tags, Units, and High Desert Tactics
Hunting

Pronghorn Antelope Hunting in Oregon: Tags, Units, and High Desert Tactics

Oregon's high desert holds some of the best pronghorn hunting in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to draw a tag, pick the right unit, and bring one of these lightning-fast animals home.

May 14, 2026
Oregon Pacific Halibut Fishing: Offshore Tactics for the Summer Season
Fishing

Oregon Pacific Halibut Fishing: Offshore Tactics for the Summer Season

Oregon's offshore halibut season kicks off each spring and brings some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting bottom fishing. Here's what you need to know to put fish in the box.

May 14, 2026
Eagle Cap Wilderness: A 4-Day Lakes Basin Loop in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains
Backpacking

Eagle Cap Wilderness: A 4-Day Lakes Basin Loop in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains

The Eagle Cap Wilderness holds some of the most spectacular alpine terrain in the Pacific Northwest. This 4-day Lakes Basin loop covers Glacier Lake, Mirror Lake, and the heart of the Wallowas.

May 13, 2026
How to Choose a Rifle Scope for Western Big Game Hunting
Shooting

How to Choose a Rifle Scope for Western Big Game Hunting

Choosing the wrong scope is one of the most expensive mistakes a western hunter can make. Here's a practical framework for picking glass that matches your cartridge, terrain, and budget.

May 13, 2026
Reloading the 6.5 PRC for Precision Hunting: Components, Load Data, and Field Results
Reloading

Reloading the 6.5 PRC for Precision Hunting: Components, Load Data, and Field Results

The 6.5 PRC is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges available today. Here's a practical reloading guide covering brass, primers, powder, bullets, and proven load data.

May 13, 2026
Smallmouth Bass on the John Day River: A Float Fishing Guide
Fishing

Smallmouth Bass on the John Day River: A Float Fishing Guide

The John Day River in eastern Oregon holds world-class smallmouth bass fishing — and almost nobody knows about it. Here's how to plan your float, find fish, and land bronzebacks in canyon country.

May 13, 2026
Spring Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Willamette Valley
Hunting

Spring Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Willamette Valley

Oregon's Willamette Valley is turkey country in May. Here's how to find birds, set up a calling sequence, and punch your spring tag before season closes.

May 13, 2026