Drop-Away vs. Whisker Biscuit Arrow Rests: Which Is Right for Your Hunting Bow?
The drop-away vs. whisker biscuit debate has been running for decades. This breakdown covers accuracy, reliability, field performance, setup difficulty, and how to choose the right arrow rest for your bowhunting situation.
Oregon Desert Trail: Planning a Section Hike Through Hart Mountain and the Steens
The Oregon Desert Trail's Hart Mountain to Steens Mountain section is 80-100 miles of remote high desert wilderness. A complete guide to timing, water planning, permits, wildlife, and what makes this route one of Oregon's finest backcountry experiences.
Bipods and Shooting Rests for Western Hunters: Field-Proven Setups for Long Shots
A quality bipod or tripod rest turns marginal shots into makeable ones. This guide covers Harris vs. Atlas bipods, tripod shooting systems, rear bags, and how to choose the right setup for your hunting style and terrain.
Reloading the 7mm PRC: Long-Range Loads for Elk and Open-Country Hunting
The 7mm PRC is reshaping western hunting — and handloaders are unlocking its full potential. A complete breakdown of brass, primers, powders, and bullet selection for elk and mule deer at extended range.
Summer Channel Catfish on Oregon's Snake River at Farewell Bend
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area holds some of the best channel catfish fishing in the Pacific Northwest. From June through September, learn the rigs, baits, and bank access spots that produce fish on Oregon's high desert Snake River.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.