Saturday, June 13, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
Rifle Stock Choice for Western Hunters: Chassis Systems vs. Traditional Bedded Stocks

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.

By HFR Staff  ·  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
Diamond Lake Rainbow Trout: Summer Trolling Tactics for Oregon's Premier Volcanic Fishery
Fishing

Diamond Lake Rainbow Trout: Summer Trolling Tactics for Oregon's Premier Volcanic Fishery

Nestled beneath the spire of Mount Thielsen in southern Oregon, Diamond Lake produces some of the biggest rainbow trout in the state. Here's everything you need to know to load the boat this summer.

June 12, 2026
Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers
Hunting

Late-Season Turkey Hunting in Oregon's Blue Mountains: Tactics for June Gobblers

As spring turkey seasons push into June in eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains units, pressured birds go quiet and call-shy. Here's how experienced hunters adjust their tactics to close the deal on late-season toms.

June 12, 2026
Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains
Reloading

Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

The .338 Winchester Magnum has been putting elk in the freezer since 1958. Here's how to reload it with modern components to maximize terminal performance for Oregon's elk seasons.

June 12, 2026
Getting Into 3-Gun Competition: A Pacific Northwest Shooter's Starting Guide
Shooting

Getting Into 3-Gun Competition: A Pacific Northwest Shooter's Starting Guide

3-gun competition combines rifle, pistol, and shotgun into some of the most dynamic shooting sport stages you'll ever run. Here's how Pacific Northwest shooters can get started without burning money on gear they don't need.

June 12, 2026
Badger Creek Wilderness: A 2-Day Loop Through Mount Hood's Forgotten Eastern Reach
Backpacking

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.

June 11, 2026