Sunday, September 20, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Wilson River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Tillamook County's Most Productive September River

Wilson River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Tillamook County's Most Productive September River

The Wilson River is Tillamook County's most underrated fall Chinook fishery. Learn the best bank access points, timing windows, and bait rigs for Oregon's fast-moving coastal Chinook river.

By HFR Staff  ·  September 20, 2026
Reloading the 7mm-08 Remington: Oregon's Most Versatile Short-Action Cartridge for Deer and Elk
Reloading

Reloading the 7mm-08 Remington: Oregon's Most Versatile Short-Action Cartridge for Deer and Elk

The 7mm-08 Remington is one of the most overlooked hunting cartridges in the PNW — mild recoil, high BC bullets, and enough punch for elk. Here's a complete handloading guide with component selection, proven loads, and field tips for Oregon hunters.

September 19, 2026
Wallowa Lake Fall Kokanee Salmon: Trolling Oregon's Alpine Jewel for Landlocked Sockeye
Fishing

Wallowa Lake Fall Kokanee Salmon: Trolling Oregon's Alpine Jewel for Landlocked Sockeye

Wallowa Lake's kokanee salmon go bright red in September and October, schooling in clear alpine water beneath the Eagle Cap peaks. Here's your complete trolling guide for depth, speed, dodgers, and timing.

September 19, 2026
Oregon Coyote Hunting: Electronic Calling Tactics and Stand Setup for Year-Round Predator Success
Hunting

Oregon Coyote Hunting: Electronic Calling Tactics and Stand Setup for Year-Round Predator Success

Coyotes are everywhere in Oregon with no closed season and no bag limit. Learn electronic caller setup, stand strategy, cartridge selection, and nighttime tactics to put more dogs down on public and private land.

September 19, 2026
Roosevelt Elk Rut in Oregon's Northern Coast Range: September Bugling and Timber Tactics for Coastal Bulls
Hunting

Roosevelt Elk Rut in Oregon's Northern Coast Range: September Bugling and Timber Tactics for Coastal Bulls

The Roosevelt elk rut peaks late September through mid-October in Oregon's Coast Range — and it's world-class hunting hiding in plain sight. Here's a complete guide to calling, wallows, unit breakdown, and packing out a 900-pound coastal bull.

September 18, 2026
Reloading the .243 Winchester: Varmint to Deer Loads for Oregon's Most Versatile Cartridge
Reloading

Reloading the .243 Winchester: Varmint to Deer Loads for Oregon's Most Versatile Cartridge

The .243 Winchester handles varmints at 400 yards and blacktail deer in the timber with equal authority. Here's a complete Oregon reloading guide — brass prep, powder selection, and field-proven load data for 55- to 100-grain bullets.

September 18, 2026
Getting Started in PRS Long-Range Precision Rifle Competition in Oregon
Shooting

Getting Started in PRS Long-Range Precision Rifle Competition in Oregon

PRS precision rifle competition is the most honest test of real-world rifle skills that exists. Here's how to get started — gear, cartridges, Oregon ranges, and what to expect at your first match.

September 16, 2026
Reloading the .45-70 Government: Lever-Action Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Brush Country Deer
Reloading

Reloading the .45-70 Government: Lever-Action Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Brush Country Deer

The .45-70 Government spans everything from mild Trapdoor loads to full-power single-shot charges. Here's how to reload it safely and effectively for Oregon's timber hunting with a Marlin 1895 or Ruger No. 1.

September 16, 2026
Tillamook Bay Fall Chinook: Trolling and Anchoring Oregon's Premier Estuary for September Kings
Fishing

Tillamook Bay Fall Chinook: Trolling and Anchoring Oregon's Premier Estuary for September Kings

When fall Chinook push into Tillamook Bay, Oregon's largest coastal estuary becomes one of the state's most productive salmon fisheries. Here's how to anchor and troll for September kings from Barview to the upper bay.

September 16, 2026
Oregon Fall Wild Turkey: Hunting Willamette Valley and Cascade Foothill Toms
Hunting

Oregon Fall Wild Turkey: Hunting Willamette Valley and Cascade Foothill Toms

Oregon's fall wild turkey season is an underutilized gem — over-the-counter tags, uncrowded woods, and Rio Grande birds in prime oak country. Here's how to find and hunt them this October.

September 15, 2026