Grassy Knob Wilderness: Backpacking Oregon's Remote South Coast Rainforest
Tucked in the Siskiyou National Forest above Port Orford, the Grassy Knob Wilderness is one of Oregon's smallest and least-visited designated wilderness areas — but it delivers old-growth Sitka spruce, dramatic coastal views, and genuine solitude.
Reloading the .300 Savage: A Classic Short-Action Deer Cartridge Worth Rediscovering
The .300 Savage may be 100 years old, but it's still a deadly deer cartridge — and a rewarding one to reload. Here's everything you need to know about components, load data, and getting the most from this underrated round.
Oregon's Desolation Unit Archery Mule Deer: Public Land Bucks in the John Day Canyon Country
The Desolation Unit sits in the heart of Oregon's John Day country — open canyon terrain, light hunting pressure, and genuine trophy mule deer. Here's how to scout and hunt it before the August archery opener.
Illinois River Summer Steelhead: Wild Fish in Oregon's Most Remote Siskiyou Canyon
The Illinois River is one of Oregon's last truly wild steelhead rivers — remote, uncompromising, and worth every step of the approach. Here's what you need to know to fish it in July and August.
Low-Light Archery Hunting: Equipment, Setup, and Shot Execution for Oregon's Best 20 Minutes of the Day
The last 20 minutes of daylight produce more big game encounters than any other window of the day. Here's how to set up your compound bow, choose the right accessories, and execute the shot when the light is barely there.
Semi-Auto Hunting Rifles for Western Big Game: Platform, Calibers, and Field Performance in Oregon's Mountains
Semi-automatic hunting rifles have crossed into serious big game territory. Here's a practical look at the best platforms, calibers, and real-world performance for elk, mule deer, and blacktail hunters in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Imnaha Canyon to Eureka Bar: A 3-Day Wilderness Hike Through Oregon's Most Remote Hells Canyon Country
The lower Imnaha River canyon route to Eureka Bar on the Snake River is one of the most remote and rewarding backpacking trips in all of Oregon. Here's a complete guide to the 3-day route, logistics, and what to expect when you drop into North America's deepest river gorge.
Oregon's Fort Rock Unit Archery Mule Deer: High Desert Bucks in Lake County's Hidden Gem
The Fort Rock Unit in south-central Oregon doesn't get the attention of more famous mule deer draws, but it offers consistent over-the-counter archery opportunity, light pressure, and big-bodied high desert bucks for hunters willing to put in the glassing hours.
Willamette River Summer Smallmouth Bass: Wade and Float Tactics from Corvallis to Salem
The Willamette's mainstem runs clear and warm by July, and the smallmouth bass fishing between Corvallis and Salem reaches its annual peak. Here's how to find fish, what to throw, and the best access points for wading or floating this underrated Oregon river.
Oregon Public Land Navigation: Using USFS, BLM, and OnX Maps to Find Hunting Ground Everyone Misses
The best elk, mule deer, and pronghorn country in Oregon isn't on the roads everyone drives. It's in the corners that take real map skills to reach. Here's how to find it.