Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem
Hosmer Lake south of Bend holds Atlantic salmon and stunning brook trout in crystal-clear alpine water. October and November are peak season — spawning brookies, reliable Callibaetis hatches, and almost no crowds. Here's how to fish it.
Siuslaw National Forest Archery Elk: Hunting Roosevelt Bulls with a Bow in Oregon's Coastal Rainforest
The November archery season in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest is a special window for Roosevelt elk hunters. Learn unit breakdowns, November tactics, gear setup, and how to find bulls in the coast range rainforest.
Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay
October halibut fishing off the Oregon coast is a short but rewarding window. Here's how to target Pacific halibut from Newport, Depoe Bay, and Florence before the season closes.
Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon
The Owyhee River tailwater below Owyhee Dam is Eastern Oregon's best-kept brown trout secret. Here's how to fish it in October with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in one of the state's most remote desert canyons.
Oregon Pronghorn Rifle Hunt: Hart Mountain and Steens Unit Tactics for the High Desert's Speed Goat
Pronghorn antelope are North America's fastest land animal, and hunting them on Oregon's Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain units is one of the West's most rewarding rifle hunts. Here's how to scout, draw, and fill a tag in the high desert.
Hells Canyon Chukar Hunting: Eastern Oregon's Hardest and Most Rewarding Upland Bird
Chukar hunting in Hells Canyon is brutal, beautiful, and addictive. Here's how to access the canyon country, find birds, and survive the steep terrain of eastern Oregon's most challenging upland hunt.
Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October
The Williamson River in Klamath County offers some of Oregon's finest fall rainbow trout fishing. October brings trophy-sized rainbows into feeding mode — here's how to fish it.
Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence
Redtail surf perch stack up along Oregon's central coast beaches every October. Here's how to read the surf, rig for perch, and catch limits from Lincoln City to Florence without a boat or guide.
Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide
October is prime time for Dungeness crab in Tillamook Bay. Learn where to set pots and rings, how to read the tides, and the best spots from Bay City to Garibaldi for Oregon Coast fall crabbing.
Oregon Elk General Rifle Season: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Tactics for October Bulls
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest holds some of Oregon's best Rocky Mountain elk hunting. Here's how to find and tag a late-October bull on northeast Oregon public land.