Saturday, June 20, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness: Backpacking Northeast Oregon's Most Remote High Country

Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness: Backpacking Northeast Oregon's Most Remote High Country

The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness straddles the Oregon-Washington border in the Blue Mountains and sees a fraction of the foot traffic of the Eagle Cap or Wallowas. If you want solitude, elk country, and high meadows that feel genuinely remote, this is your place.

By HFR Staff  ·  June 20, 2026
Summer 3D Archery: How to Use the Pacific Northwest Circuit to Prepare for Hunting Season
Archery

Summer 3D Archery: How to Use the Pacific Northwest Circuit to Prepare for Hunting Season

The Pacific Northwest 3D archery circuit runs all summer, and it’s the most underused training tool in a bowhunter’s arsenal. Here’s how to treat the circuit like a hunting simulator instead of just a weekend hobby.

June 20, 2026
Reloading the .338 Federal: Big-Game Performance in a Short-Action Package
Reloading

Reloading the .338 Federal: Big-Game Performance in a Short-Action Package

The .338 Federal delivers .338-caliber terminal performance in a short-action rifle that weighs less and cycles faster than its magnum cousins. If you’re hunting elk in Oregon’s timber, it deserves a hard look — and it reloads beautifully.

June 20, 2026
Grande Ronde River Smallmouth Bass: Summer Wade and Float Fishing in Northeast Oregon's Canyon
Fishing

Grande Ronde River Smallmouth Bass: Summer Wade and Float Fishing in Northeast Oregon's Canyon

The Grande Ronde River cuts through some of the most dramatic canyon country in Northeast Oregon, and every summer it comes alive with aggressive smallmouth bass. Here's how to chase them on foot and by boat.

June 20, 2026
Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon's Forgotten High Country
Backpacking

Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon's Forgotten High Country

The Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness sits between two of Oregon's most famous river drainages but sees a fraction of the traffic. Here is a complete 3-day loop through meadows, volcanic lakes, and old-growth forest in one of the state's most underrated wilderness areas.

June 19, 2026
Reloading the .40 S&W: Competition Loads for USPSA and Practical Defense Rounds
Reloading

Reloading the .40 S&W: Competition Loads for USPSA and Practical Defense Rounds

The .40 S&W remains one of the most reloadable handgun cartridges out there — high-volume competitors love it, and the defensive potential is real. Here is a practical guide to components, load data, and building both competition and duty-weight loads.

June 19, 2026
Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator
Hunting

Hunting Bobcats in Oregon: Regulations, Calling Tactics, and Chasing the West's Most Elusive Predator

Bobcats are more common in Oregon than most hunters realize — and they are open to pursuit year-round in many parts of the state. Here is everything you need to know to get started calling, locating, and tagging Oregon's most underrated predator.

June 19, 2026
Summer Yellow Perch Fishing in Eastern Oregon: The Overlooked Panfish That Delivers
Fishing

Summer Yellow Perch Fishing in Eastern Oregon: The Overlooked Panfish That Delivers

Yellow perch are thriving in Eastern Oregon reservoirs and slow-moving rivers — and most anglers drive right past them. Here is where to find them, how to target them, and why they deserve a spot in your summer fishing rotation.

June 19, 2026
Hang-On Treestands for Pacific Northwest Bowhunters: Selection, Hang Height, and Safety That Keeps You Hunting
Archery

Hang-On Treestands for Pacific Northwest Bowhunters: Selection, Hang Height, and Safety That Keeps You Hunting

Tree saddles get all the press right now, but hang-on stands remain the most practical elevated platform for most Pacific Northwest bowhunters. Here's how to select the right stand, hang it correctly in Douglas fir and alder country, and stay safe doing it.

June 18, 2026
Reloading the .35 Whelen: Oregon's Underrated Heavy-Timber Elk Cartridge
Reloading

Reloading the .35 Whelen: Oregon's Underrated Heavy-Timber Elk Cartridge

The .35 Whelen has been quietly handling elk, moose, and bear for nearly a century. It fits in a standard long-action receiver, drives 250-grain bullets at honest velocity, and hits like a freight train in the thick timber where Oregon elk actually live. Here's how to load it right.

June 18, 2026