Reloading the 6.8 SPC: Custom AR Hunting Loads for Oregon's Most Underrated Intermediate Cartridge
The 6.8 SPC is a legitimate deer and blacktail cartridge in an AR-15 platform. With careful handloading, it delivers accuracy and terminal performance that factory ammo barely hints at.
Getting Started with IDPA Defensive Pistol Competition in Oregon: Clubs, Gear, and Your First Match
IDPA is the fastest-growing defensive pistol sport in the country — and Oregon has a thriving club scene. Here's what you need to know to show up ready for your first match.
Late-Season Elk Hunting in Oregon: November Rifle Tactics for Public Land Bulls After the Rut
Once the bugling stops and the orange army goes home, November elk hunting on Oregon public land gets hard — and rewarding. Here's how to find bulls after the rut.
Klamath River Salmon and Steelhead: Oregon's Historic Dam Removal and What It Means for Anglers
The largest dam removal in U.S. history has reopened hundreds of miles of the Klamath River to salmon and steelhead. Here's what Oregon anglers need to know heading into the 2026 fall season.
Electronic Hearing Protection for Hunters: Best Ear Pro for the Oregon Field, Blind, and Range
Most Oregon hunters protect their hearing on the range but neglect it in the field. Electronic hearing protection solves that — and actually makes you a more aware, effective hunter. Here is what to choose and why it matters.
Table Rock Wilderness: A Summer Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Molalla River Country
Just 45 minutes from the Portland metro, the Table Rock Wilderness offers old-growth solitude and dramatic basalt plateau views — and almost nobody knows it exists. Here's how to explore it in a weekend.
Reloading the 5.56 NATO for the AR-15: Mil-Spec, Varmint, and Match-Grade Loads for Pacific Northwest Shooters
The 5.56 NATO is the most-fired centerfire cartridge in America — and one of the most rewarding to handload. Here's how to build everything from bulk varmint ammo to sub-MOA match loads for your AR-15.
Oregon's Prineville Unit Archery Mule Deer: Public Land Bucks in Central Oregon's Crooked River Country
The Prineville Unit does not get the press of eastern Oregon's trophy units, but it holds good numbers of mule deer on accessible BLM and Ochoco National Forest land — and the archery pressure is surprisingly light.
Sandy River Fall Chinook: Early Run Bank Fishing Before the September Rush
The Sandy River's fall Chinook run kicks off in August, well before most Oregon anglers realize it. Here's how to get ahead of the crowd and put a chrome fish on the bank before summer ends.
Mount McLoughlin: Summiting Southern Oregon’s Highest Volcano and Camping the PCT
At 9,495 feet, Mount McLoughlin is the highest peak in the Southern Cascades and one of Oregon’s most rewarding climbs. Here’s the full guide to the summit trail, nearby PCT camps, and what to expect on Oregon’s forgotten giant.