First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Scopes: What Western Hunters Actually Need to Know
The FFP vs. SFP debate has taken over the rifle scope market. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of which reticle plane actually matters for hunting in Oregon and the West — and when it doesn't.
Reloading the .45-70 Government: Big Bore Loads for Deer, Bear, and Everything In Between
The .45-70 Government is one of America's oldest cartridges and one of its most versatile. Here's how to handload it for modern lever-action rifles and single-shots from light deer loads to heavy bear medicine.
Dove Hunting in Oregon: A Complete Guide to the September Season
Oregon's dove season opens in September across the state's agricultural valleys and high desert rangelands. Here's everything you need to know to have a successful shoot.
Walleye Fishing at Brownlee Reservoir: Oregon's Best-Kept Secret
Brownlee Reservoir sits right on the Oregon-Idaho border and holds some of the best walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target them across all seasons.
Running a Suppressor: What Oregon Hunters Need to Know About Cans in the Field
Suppressors are legal for hunting in Oregon and increasingly common in the field. Here's a practical breakdown of NFA paperwork, real-world sound reduction, host rifle selection, and why a can might be the best upgrade you make this season.
Reloading the .44 Magnum for Hunting: Hard-Hitting Loads for Handgun and Lever-Gun Hunters
The .44 Magnum is a hunter's cartridge that rewards handloaders. Here's how to build accurate, hard-hitting loads for deer, bear, and hog — whether you're shooting a revolver or a lever-action carbine.
Canada Goose Hunting on the Columbia River: Field Blinds, Decoy Spreads, and the Oregon Resident Flock
Oregon's resident Canada geese offer one of the longest, most accessible hunting seasons in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to set up a killing field blind, build a convincing spread, and call birds all season long.
Summer Steelhead on the Lower Deschutes River: Wade Fishing Tactics for Oregon's Premier Run
The Lower Deschutes River is one of the West's top summer steelhead fisheries. Here's how to read water, pick flies, and land chrome-bright fish from the bank or in the wade.
Columbia River White Sturgeon: Bank Access, Bait Rigs, and Season Rules for Oregon Anglers
Oregon's Columbia River holds some of the largest white sturgeon in the world. Here's everything you need to know about legal retention windows, proven bait setups, and the best bank fishing spots from Bonneville to The Dalles.
Upland Bird Hunting in Eastern Oregon: Pheasant, Chukar, and Hungarian Partridge on Public Land
Eastern Oregon holds some of the best pheasant, chukar, and Hun hunting in the Pacific Northwest — if you know where to go and how to work the terrain. Here's a practical guide to all three species.