Monday, September 14, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Columbia River Walleye: Trolling and Jigging Tactics for Oregon's Most Underrated Freshwater Trophy

Columbia River Walleye: Trolling and Jigging Tactics for Oregon's Most Underrated Freshwater Trophy

Oregon's Columbia River holds a thriving walleye population that most anglers overlook. From the John Day Dam tailrace near Rufus to Hat Rock State Park near Umatilla, here's how to find, target, and catch one of the PNW's best-eating freshwater fish this September.

By HFR Staff  ·  September 13, 2026
Reloading the .308 Winchester: Oregon's All-Around Cartridge for Hunters and Target Shooters
Reloading

Reloading the .308 Winchester: Oregon's All-Around Cartridge for Hunters and Target Shooters

The .308 Winchester is North America's most versatile centerfire cartridge, and reloading it unlocks accuracy and savings that factory ammo can't match. Here's a complete guide to components, load data, and development.

September 12, 2026
Oregon Sooty Grouse Hunting: Cascade and Coast Range Tactics for the State's Most Overlooked Upland Bird
Hunting

Oregon Sooty Grouse Hunting: Cascade and Coast Range Tactics for the State's Most Overlooked Upland Bird

Sooty grouse are Oregon's largest native grouse and one of the most underrated upland hunting opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to find and hunt them in Cascade and Coast Range timber country.

September 12, 2026
Sandy River Fall Chinook: A Bank Angler's Guide to Portland's Best September Salmon Fishery
Fishing

Sandy River Fall Chinook: A Bank Angler's Guide to Portland's Best September Salmon Fishery

The Sandy River is Portland's backyard salmon fishery, and every September it delivers one of the most accessible fall Chinook runs in the state. Here's how to fish it from the bank.

September 12, 2026
Oregon Pronghorn Archery Hunt: DIY High Desert Tactics for September Antelope
Hunting

Oregon Pronghorn Archery Hunt: DIY High Desert Tactics for September Antelope

Oregon's archery pronghorn season puts bowhunters in the high desert during the pre-rut and rut. Here's how to locate bucks, plan water-hole ambushes, and close the distance on Oregon's fastest big game animal.

September 11, 2026
.22 LR as a Training Tool: How Precision Rimfire Shooting Makes You a Better Big-Game Hunter
Shooting

.22 LR as a Training Tool: How Precision Rimfire Shooting Makes You a Better Big-Game Hunter

Trigger time is trigger time, and the .22 LR delivers more of it per dollar than any centerfire. Here's how to structure a rimfire training program that directly translates to better shooting in the field.

September 10, 2026
Reloading the .30-06 Springfield: America's Hunting Cartridge for Oregon's Deer and Elk Country
Reloading

Reloading the .30-06 Springfield: America's Hunting Cartridge for Oregon's Deer and Elk Country

The .30-06 Springfield has been killing deer and elk in Oregon's mountains since before most of our grandfathers were born. Here's everything you need to build accurate, effective handloads for the cartridge that started it all.

September 10, 2026
Rogue River Fall Chinook: Bank Fishing Oregon's Premier Southern Coast Salmon Run
Fishing

Rogue River Fall Chinook: Bank Fishing Oregon's Premier Southern Coast Salmon Run

The Rogue River's fall Chinook run peaks through September and October, bringing some of Oregon's biggest king salmon to accessible bank water from Gold Beach to Grants Pass. Here's how to capitalize on it.

September 10, 2026
September Mourning Dove Hunting in Eastern Oregon's Wheat Country
Hunting

September Mourning Dove Hunting in Eastern Oregon's Wheat Country

Eastern Oregon's vast wheat fields and irrigation pivots attract thousands of mourning doves each September. Here's how to find them, set up effectively, and make the most of the season opener.

September 10, 2026
Three Sisters Wilderness: A 4-Day September Backpacking Loop from Pole Creek Trailhead
Backpacking

Three Sisters Wilderness: A 4-Day September Backpacking Loop from Pole Creek Trailhead

The Three Sisters Wilderness offers some of the most spectacular high-Cascade scenery in Oregon. Here is a proven 4-day loop from Pole Creek through the alpine lake country, timed perfectly for mid-September when crowds thin and weather stays cooperative.

September 10, 2026