Friday, November 6, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Rogue Valley Blacktail Deer Rifle Season: November Hunting in Oregon's Jackson and Josephine Counties

Rogue Valley Blacktail Deer Rifle Season: November Hunting in Oregon's Jackson and Josephine Counties

Post-rut November blacktails in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley are on their feet and feeding hard on acorns. Here's how to find them in the oak hills of Jackson and Josephine Counties.

By HFR Staff  ·  November 6, 2026
Coos Bay Dungeness Crab: Oregon's South Coast November and December Crabbing Guide
Fishing

Coos Bay Dungeness Crab: Oregon's South Coast November and December Crabbing Guide

Coos Bay is Oregon's largest estuary — and November is prime time to load up on hard-shelled, sweet-meated Dungeness. Here's where to go, how to rig, and when to pull.

November 6, 2026
Nestucca River November Steelhead: Tillamook County's Overlooked Winter Run Guide
Fishing

Nestucca River November Steelhead: Tillamook County's Overlooked Winter Run Guide

The Nestucca River peaks for winter steelhead in November — but most anglers overlook it for the Trask and Wilson. Here's how to fish it right, from the best holes between Beaver and Cloverdale to float rigs, plugs, and reading the gauge.

November 5, 2026
Oregon Wild Turkey Fall Season: Cascade Foothills and Willamette Valley November Hunting Guide
Hunting

Oregon Wild Turkey Fall Season: Cascade Foothills and Willamette Valley November Hunting Guide

November is Oregon's most underrated turkey hunting month. While deer and elk hunters dominate the woods, Merriam's and Rio Grande flocks are moving through Cascade foothills and Willamette Valley oak edges with minimal pressure. Here's how to tag one.

November 5, 2026
Siletz River November Steelhead: Winter Run Tactics for Oregon's Central Coast
Fishing

Siletz River November Steelhead: Winter Run Tactics for Oregon's Central Coast

The Siletz River draws its own run of native winter steelhead in November — wild, chrome-bright fish with less pressure and more fight. Here's how to find and catch them.

November 4, 2026
Coquille and Sixes Rivers: Oregon's South Coast November Bank Steelhead Guide
Fishing

Coquille and Sixes Rivers: Oregon's South Coast November Bank Steelhead Guide

While crowds chase the Rogue and Umpqua, the Coquille and Sixes rivers on Oregon's south coast come alive with chrome-bright wild steelhead in November — and most days you'll have a prime run to yourself.

November 3, 2026
Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem
Fishing

Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem

Hosmer Lake south of Bend holds Atlantic salmon and stunning brook trout in crystal-clear alpine water. October and November are peak season — spawning brookies, reliable Callibaetis hatches, and almost no crowds. Here's how to fish it.

October 30, 2026
Siuslaw National Forest Archery Elk: Hunting Roosevelt Bulls with a Bow in Oregon's Coastal Rainforest
Archery

Siuslaw National Forest Archery Elk: Hunting Roosevelt Bulls with a Bow in Oregon's Coastal Rainforest

The November archery season in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest is a special window for Roosevelt elk hunters. Learn unit breakdowns, November tactics, gear setup, and how to find bulls in the coast range rainforest.

October 30, 2026
Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay
Fishing

Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay

October halibut fishing off the Oregon coast is a short but rewarding window. Here's how to target Pacific halibut from Newport, Depoe Bay, and Florence before the season closes.

October 29, 2026
Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon
Fishing

Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon

The Owyhee River tailwater below Owyhee Dam is Eastern Oregon's best-kept brown trout secret. Here's how to fish it in October with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in one of the state's most remote desert canyons.

October 28, 2026