Jefferson Park Loop: A 3-Day Fall Backpacking Trip Through Oregon's Mount Jefferson Wilderness
Jefferson Park in early October means fall color, empty campsites, and Mount Jefferson all to yourself. Here's how to run the classic 22-mile loop from South Breitenbush Trailhead before winter closes in.
Lake of the Woods: Kokanee Trolling and Rainbow Trout Fishing in Oregon's Southern Cascades
Lake of the Woods near Klamath Falls offers outstanding October kokanee trolling and rainbow trout fishing at 4,950 feet in the southern Oregon Cascades. Here's how to fish it before the snow flies.
3-Gun Competition in Oregon: Getting Started in the Sport That Combines Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun
3-gun competition puts your rifle, pistol, and shotgun to work in dynamic timed stages that build real shooting skills. Oregon has an active 3-gun scene with monthly club matches — here's everything you need to know to show up and compete on day one.
Oregon Valley Quail Hunting: Willamette Valley Brush and Farmland Tactics for the State's Most Accessible Upland Bird
California quail — locally called valley quail — thrive in Oregon's Willamette Valley brushy habitat and offer one of the most accessible upland bird hunts in the PNW. Here's how to find coveys, pick the right gun, and work them effectively all season long.
Diamond Lake Rainbow Trout: Fall Shore Fishing and Trolling on Oregon's High Cascade Gem
Diamond Lake at 5,183 feet delivers some of Oregon's best fall rainbow trout fishing once summer crowds leave. Shore anglers, trollers, and fly fishers all find their groove from late September through October on this stunning Cascade gem below Mount Thielsen.
Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Oregon's Hard-Hitting Choice for Elk and Black Bear Country
The .338 Winchester Magnum is one of the most capable elk and bear cartridges a Pacific Northwest hunter can carry. Here's how to handload it for maximum performance — brass prep, powder selection, top hunting bullets, and field-proven load data.
Alsea River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Oregon's Central Coast Hidden Gem
The Alsea River's fall Chinook run peaks in late September and October, offering bank anglers some of the best uncrowded salmon fishing on the Oregon Coast. Here's where to go, how to fish it, and what gear to bring.
Sauvie Island Duck Hunting: Oregon's Premier Public Waterfowl Area for the October Opener
Sauvie Island's 12,000-acre wildlife area is one of Oregon's top public duck hunting destinations. Here's how to navigate the zones, set decoys, call effectively, and fill a mixed bag of mallards, wigeon, and divers on the Columbia River lowlands.
Upper Deschutes River Fall Brown Trout: Dry Fly and Streamer Tactics for Oregon's Blue-Ribbon Autumn Fishery
Late September through November transforms the Upper Deschutes into one of Oregon's finest brown trout fisheries. Blue-winged olive hatches, October Caddis, and aggressive streamer-eating fish await anglers willing to leave the crowds behind.
Grande Ronde River Fall Steelhead: Drift Fishing and Fly Tactics for Oregon's Premier Canyon Run
The Grande Ronde River cuts through one of the deepest canyons in the Pacific Northwest — and every October, wild B-run steelhead flood in from the Snake. Here's how to fish it.