Sunday, June 14, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Newberry Volcano National Monument: A Summer Guide to Oregon's Volcanic Caldera

Newberry Volcano National Monument: A Summer Guide to Oregon's Volcanic Caldera

Newberry Volcano National Monument sits 20 miles south of Bend and contains two alpine lakes, an obsidian flow, cinder cones, and miles of uncrowded trails — all inside the collapsed caldera of one of the largest volcanoes in the Cascades.

By HFR Staff  ·  June 14, 2026
Bowhunting from a Ground Blind: Setup, Scent Control, and Shot Execution for Oregon Deer and Elk
Archery

Bowhunting from a Ground Blind: Setup, Scent Control, and Shot Execution for Oregon Deer and Elk

Ground blinds have changed the bowhunting game for hunters who cannot — or choose not to — climb trees. But success from the ground requires specific tactics. Here's how to do it right for Oregon deer and elk.

June 14, 2026
Crow Hunting in Oregon: Calling Tactics, Decoy Spreads, and the Year-Round Season
Hunting

Crow Hunting in Oregon: Calling Tactics, Decoy Spreads, and the Year-Round Season

Oregon offers a year-round crow season with no bag limit — and these birds are smarter than most hunters expect. Here's how to call and decoy crows effectively across Oregon's farmland and timber country.

June 14, 2026
Reloading the .45 ACP: Match-Grade and Major Power Factor Loads for Competition and Defense
Reloading

Reloading the .45 ACP: Match-Grade and Major Power Factor Loads for Competition and Defense

The .45 ACP is one of the most reloadable cartridges ever designed — forgiving, accurate, and easy on brass. Here's a complete guide to loading it for competition, defense, and the range.

June 14, 2026
Summer Bass Fishing at Prineville Reservoir: Oregon's High Desert Largemouth Fishery
Fishing

Summer Bass Fishing at Prineville Reservoir: Oregon's High Desert Largemouth Fishery

Prineville Reservoir sits in the heart of Crook County at 3,000 feet elevation, and it delivers some of the most underrated largemouth bass fishing in Central Oregon. Here's how to find fish all summer long.

June 14, 2026
Rifle Stock Choice for Western Hunters: Chassis Systems vs. Traditional Bedded Stocks
Shooting

Rifle Stock Choice for Western Hunters: Chassis Systems vs. Traditional Bedded Stocks

Should your hunting rifle wear an aluminum chassis or a traditional bedded stock? Both have real advantages in the field. Here is how to decide which makes sense for your hunting style and budget.

June 13, 2026
Elkhorn Crest Trail: A 3-Day Wilderness Traverse Through Oregon's Blue Mountains
Backpacking

Elkhorn Crest Trail: A 3-Day Wilderness Traverse Through Oregon's Blue Mountains

The Elkhorn Crest Trail in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest offers 23 miles of high alpine ridge walking, granite lakes, and panoramic views across northeastern Oregon. Here is how to plan a 3-day traverse from Anthony Lakes to Marble Creek Pass.

June 13, 2026
Early Season Blacktail Deer Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Opening Day Tactics for Fog and Timber
Hunting

Early Season Blacktail Deer Hunting in Oregon's Coast Range: Opening Day Tactics for Fog and Timber

Columbia blacktail deer are one of Oregon's most challenging and rewarding game animals. Here is how to find them on opening day of the general season in the dense timber and fog of the Coast Range.

June 13, 2026
Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting
Reloading

Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting

The .260 Remington is one of the most underrated cartridges in the reloader's library. Here is how to build accurate, efficient loads for both the field and the 1,000-yard line.

June 13, 2026
Summer Largemouth Bass at Applegate Lake: A Southern Oregon Fishing Guide
Fishing

Summer Largemouth Bass at Applegate Lake: A Southern Oregon Fishing Guide

Applegate Lake sits at 2,000 feet in the Siskiyou Mountains and holds a surprisingly healthy population of largemouth bass. Here is how to find and catch them all summer long.

June 13, 2026