Crane Prairie Reservoir: Fly Fishing for Trophy Rainbows and Brown Trout in Oregon's High Cascades
Crane Prairie Reservoir sits at 4,450 feet in the Oregon Cascades and produces some of the largest rainbow and brown trout in the state. Here's how to fish it right from late June through September.
Wilson's Snipe Hunting in Oregon: The Overlooked September Wetlands Bird
Wilson's snipe is real, it's abundant, and Oregon has a generous season that opens in early September. Here's how to hunt this challenging migratory bird in Willamette Valley wetlands and agricultural sloughs.
Reloading the .22 Hornet: Oregon's Classic Small-Bore Varmint Cartridge
The .22 Hornet is one of the oldest centerfire varmint cartridges still in production, and it's an excellent choice for Oregon ground squirrel hunters and small-game shooters who reload. Here's what you need to know.
Steel Challenge: Getting Started in Speed Shooting in the Pacific Northwest
Steel Challenge is one of the most beginner-friendly practical shooting sports in existence — no movement, simple rules, and every skill transfers directly to hunting and defensive shooting. Here's how to get started in the Pacific Northwest.
Olallie Lake Scenic Area: A Weekend Backpacking Loop on the Pacific Crest Trail
The Olallie Lake Scenic Area north of Mount Jefferson packs over 50 alpine lakes into a compact high-country plateau crossed by the Pacific Crest Trail. Here's how to plan a two-day loop through one of Oregon's most accessible and rewarding wilderness destinations.
Reloading the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser: Old World Precision for Modern Hunters
The 6.5x55 Swedish has been killing big game cleanly since 1894. If you own one of these rifles, handloading unlocks its full potential — here's how to build loads that honor the cartridge's legendary reputation.
Fall Wild Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Willamette Valley: Tags, Tactics, and the October Season
Oregon's fall turkey season opens in October and the Willamette Valley is loaded with Rios and Eastern hybrids. Here's how to fill your tag when the birds have shifted from spring breeding behavior.
Paulina Lake Trophy Brown Trout: Summer Trolling in Newberry's Caldera
Paulina Lake sits inside Newberry Volcano's ancient caldera at 6,330 feet and holds some of the largest brown trout in Oregon. Here's how to target them all summer long.
Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness: Backpacking Portland’s Most Accessible Old-Growth Escape
Just an hour from Portland, the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness offers old-growth Douglas fir, rewarding ridge hikes, and genuine solitude — if you know where to look. Here’s how to plan a weekend trip.
Chronograph Fundamentals for Handloaders: Why Velocity Data Transforms Your Reloading and Field Performance
A chronograph is the single most valuable piece of equipment a serious reloader can own. Here’s how to use one, what data to collect, and how to put the numbers to work at the range and in the field.