Badger Creek Wilderness: A 2-Day Loop Through Mount Hood's Forgotten Eastern Reach
Badger Creek Wilderness sits in the rain shadow of Mount Hood — drier, quieter, and less crowded than anything on the west side. This 2-day loop gives you alpine meadows, old-growth forest, and solitude.
Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA
Competition 9mm loads are a different animal from factory self-defense ammo. Here's how to reload accurate, soft-shooting minor power factor ammunition for USPSA and IDPA competition.
Oregon's Muzzleloader Deer Season: Units, Gear, and Tactics for Primitive Weapons Success
Oregon's muzzleloader deer season offers a quieter, more challenging hunt with less pressure than rifle seasons. Here's what you need to know about units, equipment, and tactics to fill your tag.
Trolling for Rainbow Trout at Wallowa Lake: Oregon's Alpine Jewel
Wallowa Lake sits at 4,400 feet in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains — one of Oregon's most scenic fisheries. Here's how to troll it effectively for rainbow trout all summer long.
Mount Washington Wilderness: A Weekend Backpacking Loop Through Oregon's Wildest Lava Landscape
The Mount Washington Wilderness offers one of Oregon's most dramatic and undervisited backpacking experiences — a rugged lava landscape punctuated by the jagged volcanic spire of Mount Washington itself. Here is how to plan a 2-day loop.
Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes
The .22-250 Remington is one of the flattest-shooting, highest-velocity cartridges available for varmint and predator hunting. Here is a complete reloading guide with proven load data for Oregon hunters.
Black Bear Over Bait in Western Oregon: Legal Bait Stations, Summer Setup, and Making the Most of Your Tag
Oregon allows bear hunting over bait, and western Oregon's dense timber units offer some of the best black bear over-bait opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Here is how to set up legally and effectively.
Summer Steelhead on the Sandy River: Hatchery Returns, Access Points, and Late-Summer Tactics
The Sandy River is one of the most accessible summer steelhead fisheries in Oregon, offering hatchery returns from July through September right outside Portland. Here is how to fish it effectively.
DIY Arrow Fletching and Repair for Bowhunters: Keep Your Arrows Flying True Through the Season
Damaged fletching doesn't have to mean a wasted arrow. Learn how to refletch and repair your own arrows with the right tools, adhesives, and technique — before the season opener or in hunting camp.
Handgun Hunting in Oregon: Caliber Selection, Accuracy Fundamentals, and Taking Game with a Pistol
Hunting with a handgun is one of the most demanding and rewarding pursuits in the field. Here's a practical guide to calibers, shooting technique, and Oregon opportunities for serious pistol hunters.