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.
Archery Elk on Oregon's Heppner Unit: DIY Blue Mountains Bull Tactics for August
The Heppner Unit in northeast Oregon's Blue Mountains holds a solid population of Rocky Mountain elk on public land. Here's how to find bulls, beat the pressure, and punch your archery tag in August.
Fall Coho Salmon on Oregon's Mid-Coast Rivers: Siletz, Yaquina, and Salmon River Timing and Tactics
September and October coho returns to Oregon's mid-coast rivers are among the most accessible and rewarding salmon fisheries in the state. Here's how to read the conditions and catch fish on three of the best.
Scope Cant and Reticle Leveling: The Overlooked Accuracy Killer for Long-Range Hunters
A canted scope introduces errors that grow geometrically with distance. Here's how to diagnose the problem, level your optic correctly, and verify zero — before it costs you an elk.
Reloading the .33 Nosler: A Premium Elk Cartridge for Oregon's Open-Country Hunters
The .33 Nosler delivers near-.338 Lapua performance in a standard-length action. Here's what Oregon elk hunters need to know about handloading this modern magnum.