Bowfishing in Oregon: Getting Started with Carp, Rough Fish, and Summer Rivers
Bowfishing is one of the most action-packed ways to spend a summer evening. Oregon's rivers and lakes hold plenty of legal rough fish targets. Here's everything you need to start.
Reloading 10mm Auto: High-Performance Loads for Hunting, Defense, and the Range
The 10mm Auto is one of the most versatile pistol cartridges ever made. Here's how to reload it for hunting, self-defense, and target shooting — with load data and component recommendations.
Jackrabbit and Cottontail Hunting in Oregon's High Desert: A Year-Round Varmint Opportunity
Oregon's vast high desert holds some of the best small game hunting in the West. Here's everything you need to know to chase jackrabbits and cottontails on public land.
Summer Brook Trout in Oregon's High Alpine Lakes: A Backpacker's Fishing Guide
Oregon's high Cascade and Wallowa alpine lakes hold brook trout all summer long. Here's how to reach them, rig up, and catch fish at altitude.
Diamond Peak Wilderness: A 2-Day Summer Backpacking Loop in Oregon's High Cascades
One of Oregon's most rewarding yet undervisited wilderness destinations — Diamond Peak rises to 8,744 feet above subalpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and old-growth forest. Here is the full route guide for a 2-day loop.
Zeroing Your Hunting Rifle for Western Big Game: MPBR, Field Zeros, and Shots That Count
Stop defaulting to the 100-yard zero. Here is how to set a practical hunting zero for western terrain — plus what MPBR means and why it matters when a buck steps out at an unknown distance.
Reloading the 7mm Remington Magnum: Premium Elk Loads for Open-Country Hunters
A practical guide to handloading the 7mm Rem Mag for elk and western big game — powder selection, bullet weights, brass prep, and load data for shots past 400 yards.
Oregon Coast Clamming Guide: Razor Clams, Bay Clams, and Low-Tide Tactics for the Pacific Shore
Everything you need to know to dig clams on the Oregon coast — species, tides, tools, limits, and the best beaches and bays from Seaside to Coos Bay.
Crater Lake Rim Backpacking: Oregon's Most Scenic High-Route Overnight
The 33-mile Crater Lake Rim provides one of Oregon's most dramatic and underrated backpacking experiences. Here's how to plan a 2-3 day rim route above North America's deepest lake.
Hunting Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance: A Season-Ready Bore-to-Stock Guide
A dirty or neglected rifle will fail you at the worst possible moment. Here's how to properly clean, inspect, and maintain your hunting rifle from bore to stock — before the season starts and after the last shot.