Hells Canyon Chukar Hunting: Eastern Oregon's Hardest and Most Rewarding Upland Bird
Chukar hunting in Hells Canyon is brutal, beautiful, and addictive. Here's how to access the canyon country, find birds, and survive the steep terrain of eastern Oregon's most challenging upland hunt.
Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October
The Williamson River in Klamath County offers some of Oregon's finest fall rainbow trout fishing. October brings trophy-sized rainbows into feeding mode — here's how to fish it.
Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence
Redtail surf perch stack up along Oregon's central coast beaches every October. Here's how to read the surf, rig for perch, and catch limits from Lincoln City to Florence without a boat or guide.
Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide
October is prime time for Dungeness crab in Tillamook Bay. Learn where to set pots and rings, how to read the tides, and the best spots from Bay City to Garibaldi for Oregon Coast fall crabbing.
Oregon Elk General Rifle Season: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Tactics for October Bulls
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest holds some of Oregon's best Rocky Mountain elk hunting. Here's how to find and tag a late-October bull on northeast Oregon public land.
Willamette Valley Canada Goose Hunting: Field Decoy Spreads and Calling Tactics for October Honkers
The Willamette Valley fills with Canada geese every October. Here's how to scout fields, set effective decoy spreads, call Cacklers and Western Canadas, and get permission to hunt Oregon's most productive goose country.
Lower Deschutes River Fall Steelhead: Fly Fishing and Swinging Flies Through Oregon's Desert Canyon
October brings both seasoned summer-run fish and fresh fall steelhead to the Lower Deschutes. Here's how to read the water, pick your fly, and land fish in Oregon's premier canyon steelhead fishery.
Oregon Sporting Clays: Getting Started at the State's Best Courses for Wingshooting Prep
Sporting clays is the fastest way to rack up wingshooting repetitions before bird season. A complete Oregon beginner's guide covering top venues from Albany to Medford, gear and choke selection, shooting fundamentals, five-stand practice, and how clay target work translates directly to pheasant, duck, and dove hunting.
South Umpqua River Fall Steelhead: October Bank Fishing for Roseburg Area Wild Fish
The South Umpqua quietly delivers wild October steelhead for anglers willing to skip the crowds. A complete guide to access points from Days Creek to Canyonville, hardware and fly tactics, reading October conditions, and current ODFW regulations for the 2026–27 season.
Reloading the .223 Remington: Oregon's Premier Varmint and Predator Cartridge
Handloading the .223 Remington cuts your cost to under 40 cents a round and delivers precision factory ammo can't match. Here's a complete Oregon-focused guide to brass prep, powders, bullets, and proven starter loads for coyotes, ground squirrels, and high-desert varmints.