North Fork Malheur Wilderness: Backpacking Eastern Oregon's Remote River Canyon
Tucked into the Malheur National Forest in Grant and Harney counties, the North Fork Malheur Wilderness offers 65,000 acres of remote canyon country, a wild redband trout river, and some of the least-trafficked trails in the entire state.
Building Your First AR-15 Lower: A Pacific Northwest Shooter's Guide to Assembly and Oregon Legality
Building your own AR-15 lower receiver is a satisfying project that saves money and teaches you the platform inside and out. Here's a step-by-step guide for Pacific Northwest shooters, including Oregon-specific legal considerations.
Sauvie Island Duck Hunting: Oregon's Premier Metro-Area Waterfowl Destination
Ten miles from downtown Portland, Sauvie Island's wildlife management area holds thousands of ducks and geese every fall. Here's everything you need to hunt one of Oregon's most productive and accessible waterfowl destinations.
Mann Lake Lahontan Cutthroat: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Desert Trophy Trout
Remote, alkaline, and full of trophy-sized Lahontan cutthroat trout, Mann Lake sits at the base of Steens Mountain in Harney County—one of Oregon's most unique and rewarding fly fishing destinations.
Fremont-Winema National Forest: A 3-Day Backpacking Loop Through Southern Oregon’s Ponderosa Highlands
The Fremont-Winema National Forest covers nearly 2.3 million acres of southern Oregon ponderosa highland, yet most backpackers skip it entirely. This 3-day loop through the Fremont corridor rewards off-the-beaten-path adventurers with solitude, wildlife, and stunning volcanic views.
NRL Hunter Competition: Getting Started in Practical Long-Range Field Shooting in the Pacific Northwest
NRL Hunter brings practical long-range field shooting to competitors across the Pacific Northwest. Here’s how to get started, what to expect at your first match, and why this sport will transform your hunting accuracy.
Northern Pintail Duck Hunting on Oregon's Pacific Flyway: Season Dates, Limits, and Decoy Tactics
The northern pintail is one of the most elegant and challenging ducks on the Pacific Flyway. Oregon hunters have solid opportunities from September through January—here's what you need to know to bring home one of the most beautiful birds in waterfowl hunting.
Odell Lake Mackinaw (Lake Trout): Deep Jigging and Trolling Oregon's High Cascade Trophy Fishery
Odell Lake holds Oregon's best mackinaw (lake trout) fishery, with trophy fish prowling deep, cold water year-round. Here's how to target them with deep jigging and trolling tactics at this stunning High Cascades gem.
PCP Air Rifles for Oregon Hunters: Off-Season Practice, Small Game, and Pest Control
High-powered PCP air rifles have crossed a threshold. With enough energy to ethically take small game and pest species, and enough precision to sharpen your marksmanship year-round, they've earned a real place in the Oregon outdoorsman's toolkit.
Bullet Seating Depth Tuning: How COAL Affects Accuracy in Hunting Handloads
Seating depth is one of the most powerful — and most ignored — accuracy variables in handloading. Here's how to test it systematically and find the sweet spot for your hunting rifle.