Odell Lake Mackinaw: Fall Jigging and Trolling for Oregon's High Cascade Lake Trout
October is the best month to target Odell Lake's trophy mackinaw as lake trout move shallow to spawn. Here's where to find them, what jigs to throw, and how to work one of Oregon's most overlooked trophy fisheries.
Eastern Oregon Ground Squirrel Varmint Shooting: Rimfire and Centerfire High Desert Tactics
Harney County and Lake County hold some of the best varmint shooting in the PNW. Here's where to find ground squirrels, what calibers to run, and how to build the landowner relationships that keep access open.
Oregon Ring-Necked Pheasant Hunting: Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon Tactics for the October Opener
From Willamette Valley wildlife refuges to Malheur County stubble fields, Oregon offers pheasant hunting for every upland bird hunter. Here's where to go, what to shoot, and how to find roosters all season.
North Umpqua River Fall Steelhead: Fly Fishing Oregon's Blue-Ribbon Wild Fish Water
The North Umpqua is Oregon's most legendary steelhead river — wild fish, classic runs, and fly-only water that rewards skill and patience. Here's your October game plan.
Metolius River Wild Redband Trout: Fall Fly Fishing Oregon's Premier Spring Creek
The Metolius River reaches peak productivity in fall, when blue-winged olive hatches trigger aggressive feeding from wild redband trout. Here's your complete guide to Oregon's most unique spring-fed fishery.
Chetco River Fall Chinook Salmon: A Bank Angler's Guide to Brookings and Oregon's Wild South Coast Run
The Chetco River near Brookings is one of Oregon's most productive and least-crowded fall Chinook fisheries. Learn the best bank spots, timing, gear, and bait techniques for landing chrome-bright kings this October.
Reloading the 6.5 Creedmoor: Oregon's Most Popular Long-Range Cartridge for Deer, Elk, and Target Shooting
Powder selection, proven load data, bullet choices, and brass prep tips for the 6.5 Creedmoor — Oregon's go-to long-range hunting and target cartridge for the modern reloader.
Willamette River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Oregon's Main Valley River from Portland to Corvallis
The Willamette's fall Chinook run is one of Oregon's most accessible and underrated fisheries. Here's where to fish, what to use, and how to put hatchery kings on the bank from Oregon City to Albany.
Oregon Mule Deer Rifle Season: John Day Country Tactics for October Bucks in the High Desert
Glass-heavy tactics, unit breakdowns, and rifle selection for eastern Oregon's best October mule deer country — the John Day drainage in Grant, Harney, and Wheeler counties.
Jefferson Park Loop: A 3-Day Fall Backpacking Trip Through Oregon's Mount Jefferson Wilderness
Jefferson Park in early October means fall color, empty campsites, and Mount Jefferson all to yourself. Here's how to run the classic 22-mile loop from South Breitenbush Trailhead before winter closes in.